The BSSC CGL exam is conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission for various graduate-level posts. The exam consists of two stages: Prelims and Mains.

BSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern Syllabus 2026
Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies	50	200	2 hours 15 minutes
General Science and Mathematics	50	200
Comprehension/ Logical Reasoning/ Mental Ability	50	200
Total	150	600

Prelims Exam includes:

• General Studies, General Science, and Mathematics
• 150 questions, 600 marks, 2 hours 15 minutes duration
• 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark for each incorrect answer.

Mains Exam consists of two papers:

BSSC CGL Mains Syllabus Exam Pattern 2026
Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper- 1
Hindi Language	100	400	2 hours and 15 minutes
Paper- 2
Section A-General Studies	50	200	2 hours and 15 minutes
Section B- General Science and Math	50	200
Section C-Reasoning Ability	50	200

• Paper 1: Hindi language (100 questions, 400 marks)
• Paper 2: General Studies, General Science, and Reasoning (150 questions, 600 marks)

 

General Studies Syllabus

Current International & National Affairs

1. Important Summits & Events
2. International Awards
3. First in the world
4. International leadership
5. International Reports
6. International committees and recommendations
7. Important Sports Institutes, Sports Competitions and Awards of India and Madhya Pradesh.
8. News related to the state of Bihar.

National and Regional Constitutional / Statutory Bodies

1. Election Commission of India
2. State Election Commission
3. Union Public Service Commission
4. Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
5. Comptroller and Auditor General.
6. NITI Aayog
7. Human Rights Commission
8. Women Commission
9. Child Protection Commission
10. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission
11. Backward class Commission
12. Information Commission
13. Vigilance Commission
14. National Green Tribunal
15. Food preservation Commission

History Of India

1. Major features, Events and their administrative, Social and Economic Systems of Ancient and Medieval India
2. Social and Religious Reform movements in 19th and 20th century
3. Independence Struggle and the Indian National Movement for Freedom
4. Integration and Reorganization of India after Independence

History of Bihar

1. Major events and Major dynasties
2. Contribution of Bihar in the Freedom Movement
3. Major arts and Sculpture
4. Major Tribes and Dialects
5. Major festivals, Folk music, Folk arts and Folk literature
6. Important Literators and their literature
7. Religious and tourist places
8. Important Tribal Personalities

General Science Syllabus

1. Basic Principles of Science
2. Important Indian Scientific Research Institutions and Their achievements, Satellite and Space technology
3. Environment and Biodiversity
4. Ecological System
5. Nutrition, Food, and Nutrient
6. Human Body
7. Agricultural Product Technology
8. Food Processing
9. Health Policy and Programmes
10. Pollution, Natural Disasters and Management

Mathematics Syllabus

1. Percentage
2. Time & Work
3. Area
4. Profit & Loss
5. Simple & Compound Interest
6. Time & Distance
7. HCF & LCM
8. Problem On Ages Etc.
9. Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Pictorial Graph, Pie Chart)

Reasoning Syllabus

1. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
2. Decision-making
3. Problem-solving
4. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
5. General mental ability
6. Basic numeracy

The BSSC CGL 4 Syllabus 2026 primarily follows the structure of the previous year’s syllabus, covering comprehensive subjects to test candidates’ knowledge in various areas through Preliminary and Mains exams. The syllabus includes General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, Reasoning Ability, and Hindi for mains. Clear understanding of these topics, aligned with the exam pattern, is crucial for aspirants preparing for the Bihar Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam.

 

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Detailed Syllabus Overview

General Studies:

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Freedom Movements)
• Bihar History (Major events, revolutions, prominent leaders)
• Indian and World Geography (rivers, climate, soil, agriculture)
• Polity (Constitution, fundamental rights, directive principles)
• Economy (Indian economy, GDP, budget, economic planning)
• Current Affairs (National and international events, awards, sports, Bihar current issues)
• Static GK (Books, capitals, currencies, organizations)

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General Science & Mathematics:

• Physics (Motion, force, energy, light, sound, magnetism)
• Chemistry (Acids, bases, elements, compounds, periodic table)
• Biology (Human body, cells, tissues, diseases, reproduction)
• Environment (Pollution, biodiversity, ecosystem management)
• Mathematics – Arithmetic (Number system, averages, percentages, ratio, profit & loss, time & work)
• Algebra and Geometry (Equations, HCF/LCM, mensuration, simple & compound interest, time-speed-distance)
• Data Interpretation (Tables, graphs, charts)

Reasoning Ability:

• Coding-Decoding (Word and number patterns)
• Series (Alphabet and number sequences)
• Analogies (Logical relations)
• Classification (Odd one out)
• Direction Test (Directions and distance-based problems)
• Blood Relations
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagram
• Puzzle Solving

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Hindi (Mains Exam Only):

• Grammar and Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Sentence Correction

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The Preliminary exam is objective and serves as a screening stage. Candidates who qualify in prelims appear for the Mains exam, which includes a Hindi language paper and a combined objective test covering general studies, science, mathematics, and reasoning.

BSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Studies	50	200	2 Hours 15 Minutes
General Science & Mathematics	50	200
Comprehension/ Logical Reasoning/ Mental Ability	50	200
Total	150	600	2 Hours 15 Minutes

 

BSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2026
Paper	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Hindi	100	400	2 hours 15 Minutes
Total		100	400	2 Hours 15 Minutes
Paper II	Section A: General Studies	50	200	2 Hours 15 Minutes
	Section B: General Science & Mathematics	50	200
	Section C: Reasoning Ability	50	200
Total		150	600	2 Hours 15 Minutes

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Recommended Books for Preparation

• “Objective General Studies for BSSC CGL and Other Competitive Exams” – by Arihant Experts
• “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” – by R.S. Aggarwal
• “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” – by R.S. Aggarwal
• “Objective Hindi for Competitive Exams” – by Edgar Thorpe and Showick Thorpe
• “Lucent’s General Knowledge” – for current affairs, Indian polity, and economy

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FAQs

Q1: What subjects are included in the BSSC CGL 4 syllabus for 2026?
A1: The syllabus includes General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, Reasoning Ability at prelims, and additionally Hindi in the mains exam stage.

Q2: How many questions does the BSSC CGL Preliminary exam have?
A2: The Preliminary exam has a total of 150 questions divided into three sections of 50 questions each.

Q3: What is the duration of the BSSC CGL exams?
A3: Both Preliminary and Mains exams have a duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes each.

Q4: Is the Hindi subject part of the preliminary exam?
A4: No, Hindi is tested only in the Mains exam (Paper I).

Q5: Are there any negative markings in the BSSC CGL exam?
A5: The official notification generally specifies negative marking; candidates should confirm from the official notification for the latest details.