Bihar Staff Selection CommissionUpdated 2025

BSSC Syllabus 2025 — CGL & Inter Level

Complete subject-wise syllabus for BSSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) and BSSC Inter Level (10+2) exams conducted by Bihar Staff Selection Commission. Includes exam pattern, marks distribution, and topic-wise chapter tests.

Official exam board: bssc.bihar.gov.in

📝 Exam Pattern at a Glance

BSSC CGL Prelims

📋 150 Questions · 150 Marks
135 Minutes (2 hr 15 min)
−0.2 marks per wrong answer
General Studies50 Q
General Science & Mathematics50 Q
Comprehension & Mental Ability50 Q

BSSC Inter Level Prelims

📋 150 Questions · 150 Marks
135 Minutes (2 hr 15 min)
−0.2 marks per wrong answer
General Hindi50 Q
General Studies50 Q
Mathematics & Mental Ability50 Q

📚 BSSC CGL Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics

General Studies

  • Indian History — Ancient, Medieval, Modern
  • Bihar History — Maurya Empire, Medieval Bihar, Freedom Struggle
  • Indian Geography — Rivers, Mountains, Climate, Soils
  • Bihar Geography — Districts, Rivers, Agriculture
  • Indian Polity — Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Parliament
  • Indian Economy — GDP, Banking, Budget, Five Year Plans
  • Bihar Economy — GSDP, Industries, Agriculture
  • General Science — Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Environmental Science
  • Current Affairs — National & Bihar

General Science & Mathematics

  • Physics — Light, Sound, Motion, Electricity
  • Chemistry — Elements, Acids-Bases-Salts, Periodic Table
  • Biology — Human Body, Diseases, Plants
  • Number System — HCF, LCM, Fractions
  • Percentage, Profit & Loss
  • Average, Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time, Work & Distance
  • Trigonometry (Basic)

Comprehension & Mental Ability

  • Hindi / English Reading Comprehension
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Test
  • Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
  • Syllogism
  • Number Series & Coding-Decoding
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Analogies
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📚 BSSC Inter Level Syllabus — Subject-wise Topics

General Hindi

  • Sandhi aur Sandhi Viched
  • Samas aur Samas Viched
  • Muhavare aur Lokoktiyaan
  • Vilom Shabd (Antonyms)
  • Paryayvachi Shabd (Synonyms)
  • Vakya Shuddhi (Sentence Correction)
  • Tatsam-Tadbhav Shabd
  • Hindi Comprehension Passage
  • Anek Shabdon ke Liye Ek Shabd

General Studies

  • Indian & Bihar History
  • Indian & Bihar Geography
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian & Bihar Economy
  • General Science (Basic)
  • Bihar Current Affairs
  • Sports & Awards
  • National & International Events

Mathematics & Mental Ability

  • Number System & Simplification
  • Percentage & Ratio
  • Profit, Loss & Discount
  • Average & Age Problems
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction Test
  • Seating Arrangement & Puzzles
  • Number Series & Coding
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the syllabus for BSSC CGL?

BSSC CGL syllabus has 3 sections: (1) General Studies — 50 questions covering History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science, Bihar GK; (2) General Science & Mathematics — 50 questions covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Number System, Arithmetic; (3) Comprehension & Mental Ability — 50 questions covering Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.

What is the syllabus for BSSC Inter Level?

BSSC Inter Level syllabus has 3 sections: (1) General Hindi — 50 questions covering Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Muhavare, Vilom Shabd), Comprehension; (2) General Studies — 50 questions on History, Geography, Polity, Science, Bihar GK; (3) Mathematics & Mental Ability — 50 questions on Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit-Loss, Average, SI/CI) and Reasoning.

What is the exam pattern for BSSC CGL?

BSSC CGL Prelims: 150 questions, 150 marks, 135 minutes, -0.2 negative marking. Mains: 300 questions, 300 marks, 165 minutes, -1 mark negative marking. Qualifying marks vary by category and year.

Is Hindi compulsory in BSSC CGL?

In BSSC CGL, Hindi is not a separate section. The Comprehension & Mental Ability section includes Hindi comprehension passages. In BSSC Inter Level, General Hindi is a dedicated section worth 50 marks.

Where can I practice BSSC syllabus topics for free?

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What Bihar GK topics are in BSSC syllabus?

Bihar GK topics in BSSC syllabus include: Bihar History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern), Bihar Geography (Rivers, Districts, Agriculture), Bihar Economy (Industries, GSDP), Bihar Polity (Panchayati Raj, Assembly), Bihar Culture (Festivals, Music, Dance), and Bihar Current Affairs.

Official Source: bssc.bihar.gov.in · Always check the official notification for the latest syllabus updates.