Free BPSC Mock Test 2026: Bihar Civil Services Prelims Practice Paper

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination for recruitment to Group B and Group C state government services in Bihar. Commonly referred to as BPSC PCS, the exam recruits candidates for prestigious posts including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Revenue Officer, District Minorities Welfare Officer, Planning Officer, and many more across Bihar's vast government machinery.

With Bihar's growing administrative depth and increasing number of vacancies per cycle, BPSC has become one of the most sought-after state PSC exams in Eastern India.

Test your preparation with our Free BPSC Prelims 2026 Mock Test.

BPSC 2026 Prelims Exam Pattern & Mock Test Structure

Duration: 120 Minutes | Negative Marking: -0.25 per wrong answer | Total Marks: 150

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Bihar's Unique Significance in BPSC Examination

Bihar has a deeply rich historical heritage — making the Bihar Special History component both intellectually fascinating and intensely important for BPSC aspirants:

Ancient Bihar History (15–20 Q)

• Magadh Empire: Haryanka, Nanda, and Maurya dynasties — Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, and the Mauryan empire
• Patliputra (modern Patna): Capital of the Maurya and Gupta empires
• Buddhism in Bihar: Siddharth Gautama's enlightenment at Bodh Gaya; Nalanda University (world's earliest residential university)
• Jainism in Bihar: Mahavira born in Vaishali; Jain Tirthankaras
• Guptas: Samudra Gupta, Chandra Gupta II; Bihar's role in the Golden Age of India

Medieval Bihar History (8–10 Q)

• Bakhtiyar Khilji's invasion, destruction of Nalanda (1193)
• Sher Shah Suri (born in Bihar — Sasaram): Grand Trunk Road, Rupiya currency, administrative reforms
• Mughal administration in Bihar

Modern Bihar & Freedom Movement (15–18 Q)

• Champaran Satyagraha (1917): Gandhi's first major action in India — against British indigo plantation
• Bihar in 1857: Kunwar Singh (Jagdishpur's Babu Kunwar Singh — Bihar's most celebrated 1857 warrior)
• Jayaprakash Narayan: Bihar Movement (1974), Total Revolution concept
• Emergency (1975–77): Bihar's role in resisting Emergency

Bihar Geography & Economy (10–12 Q)

• Rivers: Ganga (crosses Bihar), Gandak, Kosi (sorrow of Bihar), Sone, Punpun
• Floods: Bihar is India's most flood-affected state annually (Kosi and Gandak rivers)
• Agriculture: Bihar's main crops: Maize, Wheat, Rice, Litchi (Muzaffarpur)
• Industries: Barauni Refinery (IOCL), Muzaffarpur Sugar Mills, Silk (Bhagalpur Silk — "Tasar Silk")
• Divisions and Districts: 9 Divisions, 38 Districts, 534 Blocks

Bihar Polity & Administration (8–10 Q)

• State Assembly: 243-member Vidhan Sabha (one of India's largest)
• Bihar CM and Cabinet (current composition)
• Panchayati Raj in Bihar: Structure, reservation, MGNREGA implementation
• Special Category Status debate
• Prohibition in Bihar: Bihar's alcohol prohibition policy since 2016

Why Take Our BPSC Prelims Mock Test?

1. Bihar-Specific Content: Our History section heavily emphasises Bihar's own political, cultural, and geographical history — not just generic national history.
2. Current Bihar Affairs: Nitish Kumar government schemes, Bihar's infrastructure projects, BPSC notification updates, and recent state-level developments.
3. Condensed 120-Minute Format: 150 questions in 120 minutes = 48 seconds per question. Practice builds the necessary speed.
4. Score 100+ for Safety: BPSC prelims cutoffs vary by category but scoring 100/150 marks keeps you comfortably above typical general category cutoffs.

Section-Wise Strategy for BPSC Prelims

• History (50 Q): Highest weightage. Split your prep 40% Bihar history + 40% Freedom Movement + 20% Ancient/Medieval India. Use Bipin Chandra's "India's Struggle for Independence" for the freedom movement.
• General Science (30 Q): NCERT Class 8–10 Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) is your primary source. Focus on practical science — everyday phenomena, diseases, human biology.
• Current Affairs & GS (70 Q): 3–6 months national CA + Bihar state CA + basic Polity (Laxmikanth) + Geography. Bihar's annual flood situation, MGNREGA performance, and agricultural statistics are frequently tested.

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Pro Tips for BPSC 2026

• Bihar History is the Core: No state PSC exam in India has as much state-specific History weightage as BPSC. Invest 30% of your GS preparation in Bihar-specific content.
• Follow Prabhat Khabar: Bihar's premier Hindi newspaper — carries Bihar government news, scheme announcements, and state current affairs daily.
• Paryavaran Aur Vigyan: General Science in BPSC is relatively straightforward. NCERT + Class 10 Science magazines give 25+/30 marks easily.
• Bihar Current Affairs Separately: Join a Bihar-specific current affairs magazine or follow Bihar government's official portal for state schemes like Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, STET, and BPSC-related notifications.

Related Civil Services Exams

• UPSC CSE: For all-India civil services, take the Free UPSC CSE Prelims Mock Test.
• UPPSC PCS: For UP state civil services (similar format), try the Free UPPSC PCS Mock Test.
• BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment): For Bihar state teaching posts, prepare accordingly.

Bihar's administrative machinery needs committed, knowledgeable officers who understand its unique challenges — floods, agriculture, tribal welfare, and rapid development. BPSC is your path to making that difference. Start your preparation today!

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