The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) conducts the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination for recruitment in various state government departments. To prepare effectively, candidates must clearly understand the exam nature, pattern, and syllabus.

Here is the detailed syllabus and exam scheme, including important instructions from the official notification. All details provided here are based on the latest BSSC CGL 4 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION 2025.

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BSSC CGL 2025 – Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Bihar Staff Selection Commission – Combined Graduate Level (BSSC CGL)
Exam Authority	Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)
Stages of Exam	1. Preliminary Exam (Objective, Open Book) 2. Main Exam (Two Papers)
Application Rule	If applications exceed 40,000, Prelims will be held
Prelims Exam Pattern	• 150 Questions (Objective) • 4 marks per correct answer • –1 mark for wrong answer • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes • Medium: Hindi / English (English version final in case of dispute)
Prelims Nature	Open Book Exam – Candidates can carry 3 original textbooks (GS, Maths, Science). Guides, photocopies, notes & electronic devices strictly prohibited.
Mains Exam Pattern	• Paper I (Hindi Language): Qualifying (30% minimum required) • Paper II: General Studies, Science, Mathematics, Mental Ability (Higher difficulty level)
Selection Ratio	From Prelims, 5 times the vacancies (category-wise) shortlisted for Mains
Tie-Breaking Rules	1. Candidate with older date of birth ranked higher 2. If DOB same → Alphabetical order of name (A–Z)
Books Allowed in Prelims	Only NCERT/BSEB/ICSE/Other Board textbooks. Must have candidate’s name & roll no. written. Exchange or extra markings will lead to cancellation.

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✅ This Exam Highlights Box gives a quick-glance overview for students.

Nature of the Examination

• The exam will be of objective type (MCQs).
• As per BSSC Examination Rules, 2010, if more than 40,000 applications are received, a Preliminary Exam will be conducted.
• If the number of applicants is very high, the Prelims may be conducted in multiple phases, and results will be prepared through normalization process.
• From the Prelims, candidates equal to 5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
• In case of tie in marks:
  1. The older candidate (by date of birth) will be placed higher in the merit list.
  2. If DOB is the same, the candidate whose name comes first in alphabetical order (A to Z) in English will be ranked higher.

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BSSC CGL Preliminary Examination

Exam Pattern – Prelims

Details	Information
Type of Questions	Objective (Multiple Choice)
Number of Questions	150
Marks per Question	+4 marks for each correct answer
Negative Marking	–1 mark for each wrong answer
Total Marks	600
Duration	2 hours 15 minutes
Medium	Hindi / English (If discrepancy, English version will be considered final)
Mode	Open Book – Candidates can bring 3 textbooks (one each for General Studies, Mathematics, and General Science). Only NCERT/BSEB/ICSE/Other Board Textbooks allowed. Guides, photocopies, handwritten notes, or electronic devices are strictly prohibited. Books must have candidate’s name & roll number written on them. Exchange of books during the exam is banned.

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Prelims Syllabus

Section	Topics Covered
General Studies	• Current Affairs – Scientific progress, National/International awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals, currencies, sports & players, important events • India & Neighboring Countries – History, culture, geography, economic scenario, freedom movement • Indian Agriculture & Natural Resources • Indian Constitution, Polity, Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Five-Year Plans • Contribution of Bihar in the National Movement
General Science	• Physics • Chemistry • Biology • Geography fundamentals
Mathematics	• Number system & calculations • Whole numbers • Decimals & fractions • Relationship between numbers • Fundamental arithmetic operations • Percentage, Ratio & Proportion • Average • Simple & Compound Interest • Profit & Loss
Mental Ability Test	• Analogy (सादृश्य) • Similarities & Differences • Spatial visualization & orientation • Problem solving & analysis • Observation & visual memory • Discrimination & relationship concepts • Arithmetic reasoning & number series • Coding & decoding

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BSSC CGL Main Examination

The Mains Exam has two papers:

Paper	Details
Paper I – Hindi Language (Qualifying)	• Minimum 30% marks required • Only those who qualify will have Paper II evaluated
Paper II – General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, and Mental Ability	• Questions from Prelims syllabus but with higher difficulty level • Tests comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability along with knowledge of current affairs, polity, economy, history, geography, and Bihar’s contribution

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Important Instructions for Candidates

1. Prelims exam will be open book, but only original textbooks (NCERT/BSEB/ICSE/other boards) are allowed.
2. Each candidate can carry only 3 books (one for each section).
3. Guides, photocopies, notes, or electronic items will lead to cancellation of candidature.
4. Books must clearly mention candidate’s name & roll number.
5. Exchange of books during the exam is strictly prohibited.

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✅ Key Takeaways

• Prelims = Screening test (Objective, Open Book, 150 questions, 600 marks).
• Mains = Two papers (Hindi + General subjects). Hindi is qualifying.
• Tie-breaking rules = By Date of Birth, then alphabetical order of name.
• Focus areas = Current Affairs, Bihar-related topics, Polity, Economy, Class 10th level Science & Maths, Reasoning.

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👉 With this official exam scheme + detailed syllabus, aspirants can prepare in a well-structured way and maximize their chances of success in BSSC CGL 2025.

सिलेबस – प्रारंभिक परीक्षा का सिलेबस निम्न प्रकार से है:-
खंड (क) सामान्य अध्ययन :- इसमें प्रश्नों का उद्देश्य अभ्यर्थी के आस-पास के वातावरण की सामान्य जानकारी तथा
समाज में उनके अनुप्रयोग के संबंध में उसकी योग्यता की जाँच करना होगा। वर्तमान घटनाओं और दिन-प्रतिदिन
की घटनाओं के सूक्ष्म अवलोकन तथा उनके प्रति वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण जैसे मामलों की जानकारी संबंधी ऐसे प्रश्न भी
शामिल किये जायेंगे, जिनके बारे में जानकारी रखने की किसी भी शिक्षित व्यक्ति से अपेक्षा की जाती है। इसमें
बिहार, भारत और इसके पड़ोसी देशों के संबंध में विशेष रूप से प्रश्न पूछे जा सकते हैं।
(i) सम-सामयिक विषयः– वैज्ञानिक प्रगति, राष्ट्रीय /अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पुरस्कार, भारतीय भाषाएँ, पुस्तक, लिपि, राजधानी,
मुद्रा, खेल-खिलाड़ी, महत्वपूर्ण घटनाएँ।
(ii) भारत और उसके पड़ोसी देश :– पड़ोसी देशों का इतिहास, भारत का इतिहास, संस्कृति, भूगोल, आर्थिक
परिदृश्य, स्वतंत्रता आन्दोलन, भारतीय कृषि तथा प्राकृतिक संसाधनों की प्रमुख विशेषताएं, भारत का संविधान एवं
राज्य व्यवस्था, देश की राजनीतिक प्रणाली, पंचायती राज, सामुदायिक विकास, पंचवर्षीय योजना एवं राष्ट्रीय
आन्दोलन में बिहार का योगदान ।
खंड (ख) सामान्य विज्ञान एवं गणितः– इसमें सामान्यतः मैट्रिक स्तर के निम्न विषय से प्रश्न पूछे जा सकते हैं :-
(i) सामान्य विज्ञान:– भौतिक शास्त्र, रसायन शास्त्र, जीव विज्ञान, भूगोल ।
(ii) गणितः– संख्या पद्धति से संबंधित प्रश्न, पूर्ण संख्याओं का अभिकलन, दशमलव और भिन्न, संख्याओं के बीच
परस्पर संबंध, मूलभूत अंक गणितीय संक्रियाएं, प्रतिशत, अनुपात तथा समानुपात, औसत, ब्याज, एवं लाभ और हानि ।
खंड (ग) मानसिक क्षमता जाँच :- इसमें शाब्दिक एवं गैर शाब्दिक दोनों प्रकार के प्रश्न पूछे जा सकते हैं। इस
घटक में निम्न से संबंधित यथासंभव प्रश्न पूछे जा सकते हैं:- सादृश्य, समानता एवं भिन्नता, स्थान कल्पना, समस्या
समाधान, विश्लेषण, दृश्य स्मृति, विभेद, अवलोकन, संबंध अवधारणा, अंक गणितीय तर्कशक्ति, अंक गणितीय संख्या
श्रृंखला, कूट लेखन एवं कूट व्याख्या।

मुख्य परीक्षा

मुख्य परीक्षा के लिए दो पत्र होंगे:-
(क) हिन्दी (जो अर्हक होगा यानि जो परीक्षार्थी इसमें 30 प्रतिशत या 30 प्रतिशत से अधिक अंक लायेंगे उन्हीं का
दूसरा पत्र मूल्यांकित (Evaluate) किया जाएगा।)
(ख) मुख्य पत्र जिसमें निम्न विषय शामिल होंगे:-
(क) सामान्य अध्ययन
(ख) सामान्य विज्ञान एवं गणित
(ग) मानसिक क्षमता जाँच (Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability)

BSSC GGL 4 OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION 2025