70th BPSC Study Material, Check Subject Wise Topics and Books

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts recruitment exams to fill various Group A, B, and C vacancies within the state administration. In this article, we have discussed the 70th BPSC Study Materials, which make the preparation journey essay.

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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced the recruitment drive for various Group A, B, and C positions in the state government. Candidates looking to join the Bihar state administration must go through a selection process which is the same as the UPSC Civil Services Examination. The BPSC exam is consists of three stages:

Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
Main Exam (Mains)
Interview

To succeed in this examination, candidates have the best study materials and notes required for the BPSC exam. These notes can help them prepare effectively. In this article we shared the best study notes for the BPSC Group A, B and C posts.

BPSC Study Material

BPSC Study Material
Mental ability	Indian polity
Indian movement	Indian agriculture
Bihar economy	Agriculture
Indian economy	Geography of Bihar
Panchayati Raj	History of Bihar
Bihar polity	Current affairs
General science

BPSC Exam Pattern

The BPSC exam pattern consists of three stages Prelims, Mains and Interview which is discuss below:

Stage	Type of Exam	Subjects Covered
Preliminary Examination	Objective (MCQs)	General Studies (Paper I), General Studies (Paper II – CSAT)
Main Examination	Descriptive	General Hindi, General Studies (Multiple Papers), Optional Subjects
Interview	Personality Test	Assesses candidate’s personality and suitability for administrative roles

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

Subjects	No. of questions	Total Marks	Type of Questions	Duration
General Studies	150	150	MCQs	2 hours
Total	150 questions	150 marks	MCQs	2 hours

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Subject	Total Marks	Duration
General Hindi (Qualifying)	100	3 hours
General Studies I	300	3 hours
General Studies II	300	3 hours
Essay	300	3 hours
Optional Paper (Qualifying)	100	3 hours
Total	900 marks (excluding qualifying paper marks)	3 hours for each paper

Study Important subjects for BPSC

BPSC Preliminary Examination

General Studies Paper I

Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy)
Economic and Social Development (Sustainable Development, Poverty, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives)
Environmental Ecology, Biodiversity, Climate Change
General Science

General Studies Paper II (CSAT):

Comprehension
Interpersonal skills including communication skills
Logical reasoning and analytical ability
Decision-making and problem-solving
General mental ability
Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) (Class X level)

BPSC Main Examination

General Hindi (Qualifying Paper)

2. General Studies:

Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
Indian Geography (Physical, Economic, Social)
Indian Polity and Governance (Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy)
Economy and Economic Development
Science and Technology
Environment and Disaster Management
Current Events of National and International Importance

3. Optional Subjects (Candidates can choose one)

History
Geography
Political Science & International Relations
Sociology
Economics
Public Administration
Philosophy
Psychology
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
Anthropology
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce & Accountancy
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
Hindi Literature
English Literature
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Science
Philosophy
Physics
Zoology

70th BPSC Study Material Important Topics

History
Ancient History	Medieval History	Modern History
Indus Valley Civilization	Regional Kingdoms	Later Mughal Period & Sikhism
Buddhism & Jainism	Delhi Sultanate	Maratha Empire
Maurya Period	Mughal Dynasty	Early European Advents
Vedic Culture	Miscellaneous	Revolts
The Gupta Period	Indian National Movements	Governor Generals and Viceroys
Regional Kingdoms	Gandhi and his Teachings	Indian National Congress
Miscellaneous	Freedom fighters and Organizations	Making of Constitution
Indo-Pak Wars	Indo-Sino Wars

BPSC Political Science Notes

Political Science
Articles & Amendments	Parliament	Cabinet Ministry
Judiciary	State Legislature	Constitutional
Fundamental Rights, Duties and DPSP	Commissions, Committees, and Councils	Miscellaneous
Constitution of India	Non constitutional body	-Statutory bodies

BPSC Science Notes

Science
Physics	Chemistry	Biology	Science & Technology
SI Units and Measurements	Atomic Structure	Human Body	Astronomy and Space Technology
Magnetism/Electricity	Radioactivity	Plant	Computers and Mobile Technology
Forces/gravity	Chemical Bonding	Animal	Inventions and Discoveries
Motion	Facts about elements	Diseases	Miscellaneous
Work, Power, Energy/Temperature	Acid, Base and Salts	Nutrition	Nuclear and Bio-Technology
Optics	Miscellaneous	Cell	–
Laws and Principles	Theories	Miscellaneous	–

BPSC Economy Notes

Economy
Minimum Support Price (MSP)	Indian Economy- 5-Year Plan, Agriculture, Industry	Budget
Five-Year Plans	Money & Banking- Banking Acts, Banking Committees, Banking Reforms, Negotiable Instruments	Financial Markets
Inflation & Taxation	Unemployment & Poverty	International Organizations
National Income	Insurance	Miscellaneous

BPSC 70th Preparation Books

NCERT Books: Start with NCERT textbooks from Class 6 to Class 12 for subjects like History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and Science.
Standard Reference Books:
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
- Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh
- Certificate Physical and Human Geography by Goh Cheng Leong
- Bihar Samanya Gyan by Dr. Binay Karna and Manwendra Mukul
Current Affairs:
- Newspapers: The Hindu, The Indian Express
- Magazines: Yojana, Kurukshetra, Down to Earth
Previous Year Question Papers: Solve and analyze previous years’ question papers to understand the exam pattern and important topics.
Mock Tests and Practice Papers: Practice mock tests regularly to improve time management and assess your preparation level.
BPSC-specific Study Guides:
- Bihar GK by Dr. C. L. Khanna
- Objective Bihar GK & Current Affairs by Sanjay Kumar Sinha
Other Useful Resources:
- India Year Book
- Economic Survey of Bihar
- Reports and publications by Bihar government departments

BPSC Study Notes FAQs

Can I clear BPSC in first attempt?

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam is a gateway to prestigious government jobs in the state. While the competition is fierce, cracking the exam in your first attempt is definitely achievable with the right strategy and dedication.

Can I crack BPSC by self study?

Self-study can be a great way to prepare for the exam, but it's important to avoid common mistakes that many students make.

Is NCERT enough for BPSC?

Yes, NCERT books are sufficient for general exam preparation as a significant portion of the questions, especially in Math and Science, is derived from NCERT material.