Exam Pattern : The competitive examination comprises three successive stages viz : –
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Main Examination (Conventional)
- Interview
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type) : The preliminary examination will consist of the one paper (General Studies) of which answer sheet shall be on OMR sheets.
- Time : Two Hours (120 Minutes)
- Maximum Marks : 150
- No. of Questions : 150
Main Examination (Conventional) : The main examination will consist three compulsory paper & one Optional Paper. Total marks assigned to Written Examination is 900. The applicants will have to obtain at least 30 marks in Hindi paper which will be qualifying in nature.
1st Question Paper :
- Subject : General Hindi
- Maximum Marks : 100
- Time : 3 hours
2nd Question Paper :
- Subject : General Studies Paper I
- Maximum Marks : 300
- Time : 3 hours
3rd Question Paper :
- Subject : General Studies Paper II
- Total Marks : 300
- Time : 3 hours
Syllabus For 63rd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Bihar PCS) Exam :
Syllabus For General Studies (Pre. Examination) :
The preliminary exam will consist of one paper (General Studies). General studies will cover following topics…
- General Science : Questions on General Science will cover general appreciation and understanding of science including matters of everyday observation and special study of any scientific discipline. This will also include questions on role of science and technology in the development of India.
- Current events of national and international importance : This will also include questions on Games & Sports.
- History of India & Bihar
- Polity and economy of India
- Economy of Bihar After Independence
- Indian National Movement and Bihar Contribution in INM
- Geography of India & Bihar
- General Mental Ability
Note : The candidates are expected to have general awareness about the above topics with special reference to Bihar.