BPSC Prelims exam at a glance
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BPSC Prelims key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). |
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| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in — BPSC ↗ |
| Mode | OMR-based offline objective (pen-and-paper). |
| Frequency | Once a year (Combined Competitive Examination, “CCE”). |
| Scoring & marking | The Prelims is a single General Studies objective paper of 150 questions / 150 marks in 2 hours (general studies, current affairs and general/mental ability; there is no separate CSAT paper). Negative marking of 1/4 was newly introduced from the 70th CCE (2024–25) — the Prelims previously had no negative marking, so older “no negative marking” guidance is outdated. The Prelims is a screening stage — its marks are not counted in the final merit (Mains plus interview only). |
| Score validity | Used to shortlist for the Mains of the same cycle. |
| Language | Hindi and English (bilingual paper). |
Who is eligible for BPSC Prelims?
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; age limits with category/gender/domicile relaxations per Bihar rules.
Last verified August 2026 against BPSC (official), Careers360 — BPSC 70th CCE negative marking. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
BPSC Prelims section breakdown
The BPSC Prelims 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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Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q)
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General Studies (30 Q)
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Current Affairs (18 Q)
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Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
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Reasoning (15 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: BPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: BPSC Prelims (out of 100).
How BPSC Prelims is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
BPSC Prelims time strategy
With 100 questions in 94 minutes, you have about 56 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q)
- General Studies (30 Q)
- Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Reasoning (15 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 Prelims topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of BPSC Prelims, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q)
- GK-BR — Geography · 4
- GK-BR — History · 4
- GK-BR — Polity · 3
- GK-BR — Culture · 3
- GK-BR — Environment · 1
General Studies (30 Q)
- S&T — Space · 3
- Environment — Conservation · 2
- Environment — Symbols · 2
- Environment — Legislation · 2
- S&T — Digital · 2
- S&T — Health · 2
- Economy — Taxation · 1
- Economy — Federalism · 1
Current Affairs (18 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 18
Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q)
- Quant — Percentage · 7
- Quant — Number Series · 5
- Quant — Data Interpretation · 4
- Quant — Mensuration · 2
- Quant — Ratio & Proportion · 2
- Quant — Mixtures · 1
- Quant — Partnership · 1
Reasoning (15 Q)
- Reasoning — Blood Relations · 6
- Reasoning — Directions · 5
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 4
BPSC Prelims difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
BPSC Preliminary exam practice (Bihar Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Bihar General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's BPSC Prelims bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
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Expert take: what BPSC Prelims really tests
The BPSC CCE Prelims is a single 150-mark General Studies objective paper for Bihar’s combined services. As of the 70th CCE it now carries 1/4 negative marking — a notable break from its earlier no-penalty format — and it is a screening stage whose marks don’t count toward final selection.
Preparation tips
- Build broad GS coverage plus strong Bihar-specific static GK and current affairs.
- Adapt to the new 1/4 negative marking — the old “attempt everything” approach no longer holds.
- There is no separate CSAT, so don’t neglect the aptitude/mental-ability questions in the GS paper.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Relying on outdated guidance that claims “no negative marking”.
- Blind bulk-guessing now that wrong answers cost 0.25 each.
BPSC Prelims 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.
- General studies + current affairs
- Bihar-specific static GK
- General/mental ability
- Adapt to the newly-added 1/4 negative marking
- Accuracy over volume
- Revision
- Full OMR mocks (single GS paper)
- Previous BPSC papers
- Time management
Where BPSC Prelims can take you
A strong BPSC Prelims result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Bihar gazetted posts
- State civil services
Best books & official prep for BPSC Prelims
- Official notification & syllabus — BPSC
Official practice: BPSC publishes the notification and syllabus on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Previous-year papers: BPSC previous-year papers are widely available.
Sample BPSC Prelims practice questions
5 questions taken from the BPSC Prelims mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. What is the state bird of Bihar?
- Sarus crane
- House sparrow
- Indian peacock
- Indian roller
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Answer: B — House sparrow
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Q2. India's GST was introduced on:
- 26 January 2017
- 1 July 2017 (via the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act)
- 15 August 2017
- 1 April 2018
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Answer: B — 1 July 2017 (via the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act)
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Q3. The area of an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm is:
- 18 sq cm
- 9√3 sq cm
- 36 sq cm
- 6√3 sq cm
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Answer: B — 9√3 sq cm
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Q4. What is the capital city of Bihar?
- Gaya
- Bhagalpur
- Patna
- Muzaffarpur
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Answer: C — Patna
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Q5. The 14th Finance Commission recommended devolving:
- 32% only
- 50%
- 42% of the central divisible pool of taxes to states (subsequently 41% under 15th FC)
- 20%
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Answer: C — 42% of the central divisible pool of taxes to states (subsequently 41% under 15th FC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is the BPSC Prelims exam pattern?
- BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) — Preliminary General Studies contains 100 questions across 5 sections: Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Total duration is 94 minutes (about 56 seconds per question).
- Does BPSC Prelims have negative marking?
- No — BPSC Prelims has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is BPSC Prelims scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. BPSC Prelims (out of 100).
- How can I practise BPSC Prelims online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length BPSC Prelims mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of BPSC Prelims?
- BPSC Prelims is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. BPSC Preliminary exam practice (Bihar Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Bihar General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the BPSC Prelims exam?
- BPSC Prelims runs for 94 minutes total across 5 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 Prelims?
- BPSC Prelims is split into: Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. BPSC Preliminary exam practice (Bihar Public Service Commission). 100 MCQ across General Studies, Bihar General Knowledge, Indian Polity, History & Culture, Current Affairs and Aptitude. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. English medium. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during BPSC Prelims?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the BPSC Prelims test adaptive?
- No — BPSC Prelims is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many BPSC Prelims mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct BPSC Prelims variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free BPSC Prelims test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge BPSC Prelims test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are BPSC Prelims previous year question–style papers included?
- Every BPSC Prelims mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free BPSC Prelims mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's BPSC Prelims mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the BPSC Prelims mock test on mobile?
- Yes. BPSC Prelims 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 Prelims syllabus?
- The BPSC Prelims syllabus maps to its 5 sections: Bihar General Knowledge (15 Q), General Studies (30 Q), Current Affairs (18 Q), Quantitative Aptitude (22 Q), Reasoning (15 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 Prelims?
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; age limits with category/gender/domicile relaxations per Bihar rules. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic BPSC Prelims practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the BPSC Prelims exam and how should I prepare?
- Official BPSC Prelims 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 a free BPSC Prelims mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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