BSSC CGL Syllabus 2025 & Detailed Exam Pattern

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) 3rd Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination is a major recruitment drive for graduates to secure various prestigious posts like Secretariat Assistant, Planning Assistant, and Malaria Inspector in the Bihar government. To succeed in this highly 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 BSSC CGL 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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BSSC CGL 2025: Exam Overview & Pattern

The selection process is a two-stage journey consisting of a Preliminary Exam and a Main Exam. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main (Written) Exam.

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.

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BSSC CGL Syllabus 2025: In-Depth Topic Breakdown

Success in the BSSC CGL exam depends on a deep understanding of every topic. The syllabus is vast, with a significant focus on Bihar-specific general knowledge.

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, and culture 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 and the world. Polity & Constitution: Indian Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Community Development, Five-Year Plans. Bihar General Knowledge: History, geography, economy, culture, rivers, Panchayati Raj, major personalities, and the role of Bihar in the national freedom struggle.
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, Units and Measurements. Chemistry: Matter, Chemical Reactions, Acids-Bases-Salts, Metals-Non-metals, Carbon compounds. Biology: Cells, Human Body Systems, Diseases, Nutrition, Environment, Plant and Animal Kingdom. Mathematics: Number System: Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions, and relationships between numbers. 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, Semantic), 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, Pattern Completion.
Mains - General Hindi (Qualifying)	This paper tests basic proficiency in the Hindi language. Hindi Grammar (व्याकरण): संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, संधि, समास, अलंकार. Vocabulary: पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थक शब्द, मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ. Sentence Structure, Error Detection, Fill in the blanks. Unseen Passage (अपठित गद्यांश).

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BSSC CGL Syllabus 2025: FAQs

Q1: What is the negative marking scheme in the BSSC CGL 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.

Q5: Is there an interview for the BSSC CGL posts?

Ans: No, for the 3rd BSSC CGL recruitment, there is no interview in the selection process for the posts advertised.