BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims) — Free Online Mock Test
Bihar state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
BPSC exam at a glance
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| Conducting body | The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). |
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| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in ↗ |
| Mode | A three-stage selection (Combined Competitive Exam) — a Preliminary objective test (screening), a descriptive Mains, and an Interview. |
| Frequency | Notified when vacancies arise (roughly annually). |
| Scoring & marking | The Preliminary is a single General Studies paper — 150 objective (MCQ) questions for 150 marks in 2 hours — with about 1/3 negative marking; it is a qualifying screen and its marks are not counted in the final merit. The Mains is descriptive (General Hindi qualifying, two General Studies papers, an Essay and an optional subject), followed by an Interview. |
| Score validity | Each recruitment cycle is separate; qualifying applies to that notification. |
| Language | Hindi and English. |
Who is eligible for BPSC?
A graduate degree from a recognised university; the age range is typically 21 to about 37, with category relaxations (higher for reserved categories and women).
Last verified July 2026 against BPSC — official website. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
BPSC section breakdown
The BPSC mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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GS Paper I (150 Q)
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GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q)
BPSC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: BPSC penalises wrong answers (-0.66 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: BPSC Prelims (out of 400).
How BPSC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
BPSC time strategy
With 250 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 58 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- GS Paper I (150 Q)
- GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
BPSC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of BPSC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
GS Paper I (150 Q)
- Indian Polity · 24
- Indian History · 23
- Indian Geography · 13
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 13
- Science & Technology 2023-2025 · 5
- History — Bihar (Ancient) · 4
- Geography — Bihar Rivers · 4
- Bihar GK — Heritage · 4
GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q)
- Reading — Vaccines · 6
- Reading — Neural Networks · 5
- Reading — Plate Tectonics · 5
- Reading — Photosynthesis · 5
- Reading — Trade History · 4
- Reading — Industrialisation · 4
- Reading — Marine Biology · 3
- Reading — Stoicism · 3
BPSC difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Bihar state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
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Expert take: what BPSC really tests
The BPSC Combined Competitive Exam follows the classic three-stage civil-services pattern — a qualifying Prelims, a descriptive Mains, and an interview — but its distinctive edge is how heavily it weights Bihar-specific general knowledge. The Prelims is a single 150-question General Studies paper that only screens you for the Mains, and with negative marking now in play, accuracy on Bihar history, geography and current affairs is what separates a clear qualification from a near miss.
Preparation tips
- Give Bihar-specific GK (history, geography, economy) serious, repeated attention — it is heavily weighted.
- Treat Prelims as a screen: qualify comfortably, but remember only the Mains counts for merit.
- Solve BPSC previous-year papers and build accuracy against the negative marking.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Neglecting Bihar-specific content in favour of only national GK.
- Ignoring answer-writing practice until after Prelims — the Mains is where merit is decided.
BPSC study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build the GS base from NCERTs — history, geography, polity, economy
- Study Bihar-specific history, geography and economy (heavily weighted)
- Start daily current affairs with a Bihar and national focus
- Solve BPSC previous-year prelims papers and take sectional tests
- Mind the 1/3 negative marking — build accuracy, not just coverage
- Consolidate static GK and revise from short notes
- Practise descriptive answer-writing for the GS papers and essay
- Prepare an optional subject and clear the qualifying General Hindi
- Prepare for the interview with a focus on Bihar and your background
Where BPSC can take you
A strong BPSC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Bihar civil services
- Deputy Collector / DSP
- State administrative posts
- Public administration career
Best books & official prep for BPSC
- NCERT textbooks (Classes 6–12) — NCERT
- Bihar-specific GK & current affairs — Various
- Lucent’s General Knowledge — Lucent
- BPSC previous-year papers — Various
Official practice: BPSC publishes the syllabus and notifications on its site; Bihar-specific GK and previous-year papers are the highest-yield preparation.
Previous-year papers: BPSC releases past papers — the closest guide to the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the BPSC exam pattern?
- Bihar Public Service Commission — Civil Services Prelims contains 250 questions across 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 58 seconds per question).
- Does BPSC have negative marking?
- Yes — BPSC carries negative marking of -0.66 per wrong answer and 2 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is BPSC scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 400. BPSC Prelims (out of 400).
- How can I practise BPSC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length BPSC mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of BPSC?
- BPSC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Bihar state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the BPSC exam?
- BPSC runs for 240 minutes total across 2 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in BPSC?
- BPSC is split into: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Bihar state civil services Prelims. GS Paper I (150) covering polity, history, geography, current affairs, economy. CSAT (100). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during BPSC?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the BPSC test adaptive?
- No — BPSC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many BPSC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct BPSC variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 12500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free BPSC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge BPSC test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are BPSC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every BPSC mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 250-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free BPSC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's BPSC mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the BPSC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. BPSC mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the BPSC syllabus?
- The BPSC syllabus maps to its 2 sections: GS Paper I (150 Q), GS Paper II — CSAT (100 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for BPSC?
- A graduate degree from a recognised university; the age range is typically 21 to about 37, with category relaxations (higher for reserved categories and women). Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic BPSC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the BPSC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official BPSC exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free BPSC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
- Who conducts BPSC and which state is it for?
- BPSC is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruitment to posts in the Bihar state government. The official exam is held in Hindi and English, and Wrexa Edge's BPSC mock test gives you free English-medium practice on the exact Bihar exam pattern with instant scoring.
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