| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | 13 September 2025 | Upcoming |
| Application Start | 03 December 2025 | Upcoming |
| Application Last Date | 24 December 2025 | Upcoming |
| Mains Exam | 25 April – 30 April 2026 | Upcoming |
| Mains Result | May–June 2026 | Upcoming |
| Interview | After Mains Result | Upcoming |
ELIGIBILITY
FieldValueEducationGraduation (any stream) from recognized universityAge Min20 yearsAge Max37 years (UR Male) / 40 years (Female UR, BC/EBC Male & Female)NationalityIndian
PRELIMS SYLLABUS (General Studies — 150 Marks)
- General Science — Everyday science, science & tech (no specialization needed)
- Current Affairs — National & International importance
- History of India & Bihar — Broad aspects, focus on Bihar history
- Geography of India & Bihar — Physical, social, economic geography; agriculture & natural resources
- Indian Polity & Economy — Political system, economic structure of India & Bihar
- Indian National Movement — Role of Bihar in freedom struggle
- Mental Ability — General mental aptitude
MAINS SYLLABUS
Paper 1 — General Hindi (100 Marks, Qualifying)
- Hindi grammar
- Comprehension
- Precis writing
- Translation (English to Hindi)
- Essay writing in Hindi
Paper 2 — General Studies I (300 Marks)
- History of India (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- History of Bihar — major events, personalities
- Indian National Movement
- Post-independence India
- Art & Culture of India and Bihar
- Current Affairs — National & International
Paper 3 — General Studies II (300 Marks)
- Indian Polity — Constitution, governance, political system
- Bihar polity & administration
- Indian Economy — planning, development
- Bihar economy — agriculture, industries, schemes
- Geography of India & Bihar
- Science & Technology — impact on India & Bihar (applied focus)
- Bihar special schemes — Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Bihar Student Credit Card, Jeevika, etc.
- Disaster management — especially Bihar floods (Kosi, Gandak)
- Social issues — female literacy, child marriage, caste dynamics
Paper 4 — Essay (300 Marks)
- 3 essays expected (different sections)
- Topics from — social, economic, political, literature, culture, science & technology domains
- Focus on Bihar-specific issues and national policy
Paper 5 — Optional Subject (Qualifying/100 Marks)
34 subjects available. Candidates choose any 1.
Optional subjects list: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Commerce & Accountancy, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Geography, Geology, History, Law, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science & International Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology, Hindi Language & Literature, Urdu Language & Literature, Bengali Language & Literature, Maithili Language & Literature, Sanskrit Language & Literature, Persian Language & Literature, Arabic Language & Literature, Pali Language & Literature, English Language & Literature