71st BPSC General Studies (Prelims) Paper – Key Details
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims on 13 September 2025.
Exam timing was 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (2-hour duration).
Mode: Offline (OMR) format.
Total Questions: 150 objective / MCQ questions carrying 150 marks (1 mark per correct answer).
Negative Marking: For every incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted.
How to Download Question Paper PDFs (All Sets)
How to Download Question Paper PDFs (All Sets)Multiple sources have published direct / memory-based PDFs of the full GS Prelims paper (All Sets: A, B, C, D). Here are ways to access:
| Source | What you get | Link / Steps |
|---|---|---|
| StudyIQ | Memory-based PDFs (English & Hindi) + subject-wise questions, exam analysis. | |
| JagranJosh | Direct PDF link of GS Paper for all sets; set-wise download. | |
| CareerPower | Question paper + (Unofficial) Answer Key; difficulty as per candidate feedback. | |
| Collegedekho | Unofficial answer keys for each set; helps in matching answers to downloaded papers. |
To download:
Go to any of above sites, e.g. StudyIQ or JagranJosh.
Look for headline “BPSC 71st Question Paper 2025 / Download PDF” or “BPSC 71st Prelims Paper General Studies All Sets”.
Select the language version you prefer (English / Hindi) if available. StudyIQ provides both.
Click the download link; save the PDF. Use it for practice and analyzing pattern.
Subject-wise / Topic Distribution & Difficulty
Subject-wise / Topic Distribution & DifficultyHere’s how the paper shaped up, according to the analysis after the exam:
| Subject / Topic | Approx Number of Questions (Out of 150) |
|---|---|
| Science & Technology | ~30 |
| History | ~25 |
| Geography | ~22 |
| Current Affairs | ~21 |
| Polity | ~14 |
| Economy | ~9 |
| Bihar-specific topics & State GK | ~5-7 |
| Reasoning, Environment, etc. | Small number (Reasoning ~8, Environment ~3) |
Difficulty & Good Attempts
Many sources describe the paper as moderate to difficult overall.
Geography & Science had tougher questions in some parts. Polity and Economy were moderate.
Questions specific to Bihar’s history, geography, current events seemed more frequent than in some older prelim
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Why Practice All Sets & Use Unofficial Keys
The question paper was published in multiple sets (A / B / C / D). The differences are mainly in question order or slight variations. Using all sets helps ensure you cover all questions.
Unofficial answer keys (from coaching / exam prep sites) help you estimate your score quickly while you wait for official keys.
What Candidates Should Do Next
To make best use of the 71st BPSC GS paper:
Download all sets (English & Hindi) and solve them under timed conditions: 2 hours.
Mark answers using unofficial keys to see strengths/weaknesses. Keep track of incorrectly answered questions.
Analyze pattern: Note which topics have more weight, repeat questions, recurring themes (especially Bihar-specific ones).
Revise based on gap: If Economy or Polity is weaker, allocate more time. Use static GK & current affairs resources.
Simulate exam environment: Use OMR / pen-paper practice so you are used to shifting between sections.
⚠ Important Points & Caveats
PDF versions available via unofficial / coaching sites may contain memory-based questions; small errors are possible. Always cross-verify with the official answer key when published.
Negative marking: Each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark; leaving blank has no penalty. So guessing has its risk.
Time management is crucial: With 150 questions in 2 hrs → avg 0.8 minutes per question. Do easier ones first.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Snapshot
To align your prep well, here’s how the bigger 71st BPSC exam is structured:
Prelims: Single General Studies paper, 150 MCQs, 150 marks. Only qualifying exam.
Mains: After prelims, Mains consists of multiple papers like General Studies I & II, Essay, General Hindi, plus an Optional Subject. Marks much higher, and performance there decides final selection.
