BPSC Prelims Syllabus — Complete General Studies Topic List
The BPSC Prelims General Studies paper covers the topics below. We have topic-wise and PYQ tests for each section.
General Science & Current Events
- General Science — basic concepts of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- Current events of national and international importance
History of India & Bihar
- Ancient, Medieval and Modern India
- History of Bihar — Magadha, Maurya, Pala, the 1857 Revolt, Champaran Satyagraha
- Bihar's contribution to the freedom movement
Geography
- Physical, social and economic geography of India and the world
- Geography of Bihar — rivers, agriculture, minerals, climate
Indian Polity & Economy
- Indian Constitution, political system, Panchayati Raj
- Economy of India and Bihar after independence, plans and schemes
General Mental Ability
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Basic numerical aptitude
See the BPSC Prelims guide for the exam pattern, then practise with all tests and current affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are in the BPSC Prelims?
General Science & current affairs, History of India and Bihar, Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, and General Mental Ability.
Does the BPSC syllabus include Bihar-specific topics?
Yes. Bihar's history, geography, economy and culture are a major part of the BPSC syllabus and are asked every year.
What is the Mains syllabus?
The Mains consists of General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies Paper 1 & 2, and an optional/essay paper. This page focuses on the Prelims General Studies syllabus.