State PSC · Updated Oct 2026
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) (Bihar): syllabus, topic-wise weightage and study plan
Every topic of the BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) (Bihar) syllabus with its weightage and a first-pass study time, so preparation follows where the marks are.
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Exam pattern at a glance
- Prelims: Papers General studies Questions
- 150
- Prelims: Papers General studies Marks
- 150
- Prelims: Papers General studies Duration hours
- 2
- Prelims: Papers General studies Options
- 5
- Prelims: Marking
- +1 / -1/3; five options (A-E), option E = 'not attempted'; leaving a question with no bubble also attracts the penalty
- Prelims: Qualifying papers
- none at prelims; the single GS paper is a screening test, marks not counted in final merit
- Prelims: Typical exam month
- 72nd CCE prelims: first set for 26 Jul 2026, moved to 25 Oct 2026, then postponed again (Oct 2026); new date awaited
- Prelims: Advertisement
- 72nd CCE, notified 5 May 2026, ~1,186 posts after corrigendum
- Mains: Papers General hindi
- 100
- Mains: Papers Gs1
- 300
- Mains: Papers Gs2
- 300
- Mains: Papers Essay
- 300
- Mains: Papers Optional
- 100
- Mains: Merit papers
- GS1 + GS2 + Essay = 900
- Mains: Interview marks
- 120
- Mains: Grand total
- 1020
- Mains: Qualifying papers
- General Hindi 100 (min 30%), Optional 100 marks (2 h, MCQ/objective, qualifying; category-wise minimum reported as 40% UR / 36.5% BC / 34% EBC / 32% SC-ST-women-PwD)
- Mains: Exception
- for CDPO / Financial Administrative Officer / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer posts the optional is a 300-mark descriptive merit paper
- Mains: Duration hours
- 3 (optional 2)
- Mains: Format
- descriptive except optional
- Mains: Typical exam month
- about 3-4 months after prelims
Check the latest notification before the exam. Official syllabus ↗
Chapter-wise weightage and study hours
Weightage is the chapter's share of past-paper questions, normalised within its subject; hours are a first pass without revision.
Subject weights = midpoints of coaching estimates for the 71st (2025) paper (Testbook, IAS Hub); they disagree, so treat as relative. Bihar-specific questions (history, geography, economy, schemes) are pulled into a separate 'Bihar Special' subject. Topic splits are our estimates (*). Official syllabus heads: General Science; current events; History of India and Bihar; Geography (India and Bihar); Indian Polity & Economy (incl. Bihar planning); National Movement and Bihar's role; General Mental Ability.
Each paper's chapters share its marks equally (*). General Hindi uses the official section marks. The optional is qualifying only (marks not in merit) for general posts since the 68th CCE; it is listed via bpsc_optionals.json. The planner's optional slot assumes 250-mark papers, so down-weight this one.
* Estimated weight: no reliable past-paper figure exists for this chapter, so the number is our estimate from the paper structure.
Prelims: Current Affairs, Schemes & Reports 79 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National & International Current Events* | 46% | 12 | 51 |
| 2 | Government Schemes & Policies* | 31% | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Indices, Reports, Defence, Sports & Awards* | 23% | 6 | 13 |
| Total | 79 |
Prelims: General Science 77 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics in Everyday Life* | 25% | 6.5 | 23 |
| 2 | Chemistry in Everyday Life* | 25% | 6.5 | 18 |
| 3 | Biology, Human Body & Health* | 25% | 6.5 | 23 |
| 4 | Environment, S&T Developments* | 25% | 6.5 | 13 |
| Total | 77 |
Prelims: History of India & National Movement 79 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient India* | 25% | 5.5 | 23 |
| 2 | Medieval India* | 25% | 5.5 | 18 |
| 3 | Modern India & Indian National Movement* | 25% | 5.5 | 28 |
| 4 | Art & Culture* | 25% | 5.5 | 10 |
| Total | 79 |
Prelims: Bihar Special 57 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Bihar & Bihar's Role in National Movement* | 25% | 5 | 21 |
| 2 | Geography of Bihar: Divisions, Rivers, Resources* | 25% | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | Economy of Bihar & Planning since Independence* | 25% | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Bihar Polity, Schemes, Culture & Current Affairs* | 25% | 5 | 13 |
| Total | 57 |
Prelims: Geography (India & World) 52 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General & Physical Geography* | 33% | 5.3 | 21 |
| 2 | Geography of India* | 33% | 5.3 | 21 |
| 3 | World Geography & Mapping* | 33% | 5.3 | 10 |
| Total | 52 |
Prelims: Indian Polity 43 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constitution, Rights & Duties* | 33% | 4.7 | 18 |
| 2 | Union & State Government, Judiciary* | 33% | 4.7 | 15 |
| 3 | Panchayati Raj, Community Development & Bodies* | 33% | 4.7 | 10 |
| Total | 43 |
Prelims: Indian Economy 28 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Concepts, Planning, Budget & Banking* | 50% | 5 | 18 |
| 2 | Agriculture, Industry & Economic Reforms* | 50% | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 28 |
Prelims: General Mental Ability 34 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arithmetic & Number Problems* | 50% | 5 | 21 |
| 2 | Reasoning: Series, Coding, Relations, Directions* | 50% | 5 | 13 |
| Total | 34 |
Mains: General Hindi (qualifying) Qualifying · 42 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay Writing | 30% | 30 | 14 |
| 2 | Grammar | 30% | 30 | 14 |
| 3 | Sentence Composition | 25% | 25 | 8 |
| 4 | Precis Writing | 15% | 15 | 6 |
| Total | 42 |
Mains: GS Paper 1 (Modern History, Culture, Current Events, Statistics) 155 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern History of India (from mid-19th century)* | 20% | 60 | 33 |
| 2 | Western Education in Bihar & Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle (Santhal, 1857, Birsa, Champaran, 1942)* | 20% | 60 | 28 |
| 3 | Indian Art & Culture (Mauryan & Pala Art, Patna Kalam, Gandhi-Tagore-Nehru)* | 20% | 60 | 25 |
| 4 | Current Events of National & International Importance* | 20% | 60 | 41 |
| 5 | Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagrams* | 20% | 60 | 28 |
| Total | 155 |
Mains: GS Paper 2 (Polity, Economy, Geography, S&T) 155 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Polity (incl. Functioning in Bihar)* | 17% | 50 | 36 |
| 2 | Indian Economy & Planning Process* | 17% | 50 | 30 |
| 3 | Economy of Bihar & Development Issues* | 17% | 50 | 22 |
| 4 | Geography of India (Physical, Economic, Social)* | 17% | 50 | 25 |
| 5 | Geography of Bihar* | 17% | 50 | 17 |
| 6 | Role & Impact of Science and Technology in India and Bihar* | 17% | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 155 |
Mains: Essay 100 h
| # | Chapter / topic | Weightage (% of subject) | Avg. questions | Study hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moral & Philosophical Essays* | 20% | 60 | 14 |
| 2 | Hypothetical Essays* | 20% | 60 | 11 |
| 3 | Social, Economic, Political, Religious & Administrative Issues; Atmanirbhar & Digital India* | 20% | 60 | 17 |
| 4 | Bihar: Problems, Solutions & Possibilities; Proverbs & Sayings of Bihar* | 20% | 60 | 17 |
| 5 | Weekly Full Essay Practice* | 20% | 60 | 41 |
| Total | 100 |
A sample first week
A first week at 6 hours a day, built from the weightage above: each subject gets sessions in proportion to its marks, starting with its heaviest chapters, mixed so no day is one subject only. Your real plan in the app fits your own hours and exam date.
| Day | Session 1 (2 h) | Session 2 (2 h) | Session 3 (2 h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Prelims: Current Affairs, Schemes & ReportsNational & International Current Events | Prelims: General ScienceEnvironment, S&T Developments | Prelims: History of India & National MovementArt & Culture |
| Tue | Prelims: Bihar SpecialEconomy of Bihar & Planning since Independence | Prelims: GeographyWorld Geography & Mapping | Prelims: Indian PolityPanchayati Raj, Community Development & Bodies |
| Wed | Prelims: Indian EconomyAgriculture, Industry & Economic Reforms | Prelims: General Mental AbilityReasoning: Series, Coding, Relations, Directions | Mains: GS Paper 1Indian Art & Culture (Mauryan & Pala Art, Patna Kalam, Gandhi-Tagore-Nehru) |
| Thu | Mains: GS Paper 2Geography of Bihar | Mains: EssayHypothetical Essays | Prelims: Current Affairs, Schemes & ReportsNational & International Current Events (contd.) |
| Fri | Prelims: General ScienceEnvironment, S&T Developments (contd.) | Mains: GS Paper 1Indian Art & Culture (Mauryan & Pala Art, Patna Kalam, Gandhi-Tagore-Nehru) (contd.) | Mains: GS Paper 2Geography of Bihar (contd.) |
| Sat | Mains: EssayHypothetical Essays (contd.) | Mains: GS Paper 2Geography of Bihar (contd.) | Mains: EssayHypothetical Essays (contd.) |
| Sun | Revise this week's chapters, take one timed mock or sectional test, and log the score. | ||
How Daily Tayyari plans your day
Pick your exam and date
Choose the exam (and GATE paper or UPSC optional) and your exam date. The full official syllabus loads with every chapter listed above.
Tell it your daily hours
Say how many hours you can study on weekdays and weekends. The plan only ever fills that time.
Get today's tasks
Each morning you see a short list of tasks: new chapters weighted by marks, plus practice and revision, sized to fit your day.
Spaced revision, automatically
Finished chapters come back after 1, 3, 7, 15, 30 and 60 days, and sooner if a chapter felt hard.
Green, yellow, red status
See whether you are on track, slightly behind or behind, and when the syllabus will be finished at your real pace.
Mock test tracking
Log scores from any test series. Chapters that went badly are marked weak and revised sooner.
Frequently asked questions
Which chapters carry the most weight in BPSC?
Going by our compiled weightage, the heaviest chapters are National & International Current Events, Modern History of India (from mid-19th century), Western Education in Bihar & Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle (Santhal, 1857, Birsa, Champaran, 1942), Indian Art & Culture (Mauryan & Pala Art, Patna Kalam, Gandhi-Tagore-Nehru), Current Events of National & International Importance. They are worth starting early, but past papers vary from year to year, so plan to cover the whole syllabus.
Is this BPSC weightage official?
No. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) publishes the syllabus, not chapter weightage. These numbers come from analyses of previous years' papers, so treat them as a guide to priority, not a promise of what will be asked.
How many hours does the BPSC syllabus take?
Our first-pass estimate adds up to about 900 hours of study, before revision and mock tests. At 6 hours a day, 6 days a week, that is roughly 5.8 months. Daily Tayyari replaces these defaults with your actual pace after the first week or two.
Is Daily Tayyari free, and does it work in Hindi?
Yes. It is free with no ads and no payment; you sign in with Google only so your plan is saved. You can switch between Hindi and English at any time, and chapter names are shown in both.