BPSC 71st Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern for CCE Exam

The BPSC Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) is one of the most prestigious examinations in the state of Bihar, which attracts lakhs of candidates every year. The BPSC Exam includes a prelims and a mains exam. Having a thorough knowledge of the BPSC 71st Syllabus 2026 for each subject will acquaint candidates with what to expect from the exam and kickstart their preparation in the right direction. In this article, we have mentioned the subject-wise BPSC Syllabus for the prelims and mains exams. Also, we have provided the direct link to download the syllabus PDF. 

BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The BPSC CCE 71st Notification 2026 will be released soon for recruiting candidates for vacancies of various administrative posts. As with the other State Service Commissions and UPSC, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) also conducts the Combined Competitive BPSC Exam in three stages, i.e., preliminary, mains, and interviews. The BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 are essential for candidates to know to prepare for the exam. 

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BPSC Selection Process 2026

Candidates have to clear each stage to be eligible for the next stage. If candidates clear the prelims, they can give the mains, clearing which they would be summoned for the final stage, i.e., an interview for the BPSC CCE Exam. Candidates can check the stages below.

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Mains Examination
3. Interview

BPSC Exam Pattern 2026

The BPSC sets the syllabus for both preliminary and main exams. The BPSC 71st CCE Examination includes prelims of 150 marks and is objective in nature, while the main exam is of 1000 marks and subjective, in which Hindi is a qualifying in nature. The personal interview is for 120 marks. The total duration of the preliminary and mains is 2 hours and 3 hours for each paper, respectively.

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The preliminary is qualifying in nature; it is considered to select candidates for the main exam. Those who qualify for the preliminary exam are called for BPSC Mains. The marks in prelims will not be taken into consideration for the final merit list. Before going to the syllabus of the BPSC Prelims Exam, candidates must check the BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern in the table below.

Important Points:

1. Marks of paper be considered for qualifying candidates for the mains exam.
2. There is a negative marking of ⅓ marks in the 71st BPSC Prelims exam.
3. BPSC Prelims is screening in nature.
4. Candidates need to score minimum marks as decided by the commission to qualify for the main exam.
5. All the questions are set in English and Hindi except for those questions that are meant to test the candidate’s knowledge of English.

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2026

The candidates are called for the BPSC main exam only if they qualify in the BPSC preliminary exam and secure the required cut-off marks as decided by the Commission. Since the BPSC Prelims Exam is qualifying in nature, it does not matter what one score. The BPSC Main Exam has a qualifying paper in General Hindi. Apart from this, there will be General Studies Paper 1 and General Studies Paper 2, carrying 300 marks each. There will be an optional paper that the candidate has chosen earlier while filling out the application form. The Optional Paper carries 300 marks. The list of the 34 optional subjects has been given below.

BPSC 71st Syllabus 2026

Understanding the BPSC Syllabus 2026 provides information about the subjects and topics from which questions will be asked in the exam. Familiarity with the BPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 helps candidates understand the questions, the marking system, and the types of questions for each stage of the selection process. 

BPSC Syllabus 2026 for Prelims Exam

The BPSC syllabus 2026 for the BPSC 71st Prelims exam is the same as that of the previous exams of the BPSC. It covers the aspects of general science, politics, economy, history, and the national movement. The candidates have to go through the syllabus and prepare themselves well because the exam will have questions of a good standard. Here is a detailed syllabus for the BPSC 71st Prelims exam:

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BPSC Syllabus 2026 for Mains Exam

The BPSC main syllabus 2026 for all 4 papers is discussed below. It includes papers like General Hindi, General Studies 1, General Studies 2, and Optional Subjects.

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BPSC Interview Test

Candidates who had qualified for the BPSC Mains Exam would be called for the ‘Interview’ Round.  Candidates are interviewed by a Board appointed by the Commission. The main fields checked by the interviewer are given below.

1. The candidate will be interviewed by a board who will have before them a record of the candidate's career and interests filled by the candidate in the application form.
2. The objective of the interview is to check the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in the state services by a board of competent and unbiased observers.
3. In the personality test, apart from their academic study, candidates must be aware of the affairs happening both within and outside their state.
4. The interview is more of a purposeful conversation intended to explore the mental qualities and analytical ability of the candidate.

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