BPSC LDC Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recruits for the post of Lower Division Clerk (LDC), a significant opportunity for 12th-pass candidates to secure a clerical position in the Bihar government. To succeed in this competitive exam, a thorough understanding of the syllabus and the latest exam pattern for both the Preliminary and Main examinations is the first and most crucial step.

This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the BPSC LDC syllabus and the detailed exam structure for both Prelims and Mains to help you create a winning preparation strategy for 2025.

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BPSC LDC 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The selection process is a three-stage journey. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main (Written) Exam, subject to qualifying the skill test.

Preliminary Exam Pattern (Qualifying)

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Studies	50	200
General Science and Mathematics	50	200
Mental Ability Test (Comprehension/ Logic/ Reasoning)	50	200
Total	150	600

Marking Scheme for Prelims:

Correct Answer: +4 marks.
Negative Marking: -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Total Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.
Nature of Exam: Objective type (MCQs), qualifying in nature.

Main Exam Pattern (Merit Deciding)

The Main Exam consists of two papers, with the final merit being decided by Paper-II.

Paper-I: General Hindi (Qualifying)

Subject	No. of Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Hindi	100	400	2 hours 15 minutes

Paper-II: General Knowledge (Merit Paper)

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
General Studies	50	200
General Science and Mathematics	50	200
Mental Ability Test	50	200
Total	150	600

Key Points for Mains:

General Hindi: This paper is qualifying in nature. Candidates must secure at least 30% marks for their Paper-II to be evaluated.
Merit Calculation: The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in Paper-II of the Main Exam only.
Marking Scheme: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer.
Duration for Paper-II: 2 hours 15 minutes.

Skill Test (Computer Typing)

This is the final stage and is qualifying in nature. Candidates must pass this test to be considered for the final merit list. The test requires a Hindi typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) on a computer, completing a 300-word passage in 10 minutes with less than 1.5% mistakes.

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BPSC LDC Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

The syllabus for the BPSC LDC exam is largely similar to the BSSC Inter Level examination, with questions designed to test general knowledge and aptitude.

Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus

Subject	In-Depth Topics & Chapters
General Studies	This section tests knowledge of the environment and its application to society. Current Affairs: National and International events, scientific developments, national/international awards, sports, currencies, books and authors, capitals, important schemes. India and its Neighboring Countries: History, geography, economy of neighboring countries. History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history of India, with a focus on the Indian National Movement. Geography: Physical, social, and economic geography of India. Polity: Indian Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Five-Year Plans. Bihar GK: History, geography, economy, culture, rivers, and major personalities of Bihar.
General Science and Mathematics	This section is divided into two parts, with questions typically of the 10th standard level. General Science: Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Gravity, Sound, Light, Electricity. Chemistry: Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals-Non-metals. Biology: Cells, Human Body Systems, Diseases, Nutrition, Environment. Mathematics: Number System: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions. Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit & Loss.
Mental Ability Test (Reasoning)	This section includes both verbal and non-verbal types of reasoning. Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series (Number & Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement. Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, Figure classification, Mirror Images, Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures.

Subject

In-Depth Topics & Chapters

General Studies

This section tests knowledge of the environment and its application to society.

Current Affairs: National and International events, scientific developments, national/international awards, sports, currencies, books and authors, capitals, important schemes.
India and its Neighboring Countries: History, geography, economy of neighboring countries.
History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern history of India, with a focus on the Indian National Movement.
Geography: Physical, social, and economic geography of India.
Polity: Indian Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Five-Year Plans.
Bihar GK: History, geography, economy, culture, rivers, and major personalities of Bihar.

General Science and Mathematics

This section is divided into two parts, with questions typically of the 10th standard level.

General Science:
- Physics: Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Gravity, Sound, Light, Electricity.
- Chemistry: Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals-Non-metals.
- Biology: Cells, Human Body Systems, Diseases, Nutrition, Environment.
Mathematics:
- Number System: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, and Fractions.
- Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit & Loss.

Mental Ability Test (Reasoning)

This section includes both verbal and non-verbal types of reasoning.

Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification, Series (Number & Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Logical Venn Diagrams, Seating Arrangement.
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Series, Figure classification, Mirror Images, Water Images, Paper Folding & Cutting, Embedded Figures.

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Download BPSC LDC Syllabus 2025 PDF

(Candidates are advised to download the official syllabus PDF from the BPSC website for complete details.)

FAQs: BPSC LDC Syllabus 2025

Q1: What is the negative marking scheme in the BPSC LDC exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a significant negative marking. For every incorrect answer, 1 mark is deducted, while for every correct answer, 4 marks are awarded.

Q2: Are the marks of the Preliminary exam counted for the final merit list?

Ans: No, the Preliminary exam is only qualifying in nature. Its purpose is to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. The final selection is based on the Mains Paper-II score.

Q3: Is the Hindi paper in the Mains exam used for merit calculation?

Ans: No. The General Hindi paper (Paper-I) in the Mains is also qualifying in nature. A candidate must score at least 30% in this paper for their Paper-II to be evaluated.

Q4: What is the final selection based on?

Ans: The final merit list and selection are based solely on the marks obtained by the candidate in Paper-II (General Knowledge) of the Main Examination, provided they also qualify in the Computer Typing Test.

Q5: Is there an interview for the BPSC LDC post?

Ans: No, there is no interview in the selection process for the post of Lower Division Clerk.