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Key Facts: BSSC CGL Exam
150
Prelims Questions
BSSC exam pattern
600
Prelims Marks
BSSC exam pattern
135 mins
Prelims Duration
BSSC exam pattern
+4 / −1
Marking Scheme
BSSC exam pattern
₹540
General Category Fee
Typical BSSC notification
₹135
SC/ST/Women/PwD Fee
Typical BSSC notification
BSSC CGL Prelims: 150 MCQs, 600 marks, 135 minutes, +4/−1. Equal weight on GS, Science & Maths, and Reasoning. Application fee typically ₹540 / ₹135 by category. Graduation required. Mains includes qualifying Hindi (30% min) plus a second paper like prelims.
Sample BSSC CGL Practice Questions
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1Who was the first Chief Minister of Bihar after Independence?
2Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas) is celebrated every year on which date?
3The capital city of Bihar is:
4Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on:
5How many seats does Bihar have in the Lok Sabha?
6The Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has how many elected seats?
7Champaran Satyagraha (1917), led by Mahatma Gandhi, primarily opposed:
8The Mahabodhi Temple UNESCO site is located in which Bihar district?
9Madhubani (Mithila) painting traditionally originates from:
10Which river is often called the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?
About the BSSC CGL Exam
The BSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) exam recruits graduates for Group B/C posts such as Assistant Branch Officer, Planning Assistant, Junior Statistical Assistant, Auditor, and Data Entry Operator across Bihar government departments. The Preliminary exam — the common practice focus — has 150 objective questions for 600 marks in 2 hours 15 minutes, with +4 for correct and −1 for incorrect answers. Syllabus weight is equal across General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, and Comprehension/Logical Reasoning/Mental Ability. Mains adds a qualifying Hindi paper; Paper-2 mirrors the prelims subjects. Bihar-specific GK is a decisive scoring area.
Assessment
Prelims: 150 MCQs, 4 marks each (600 total), 1 mark negative for wrong answers. Sections: GS (50), Science & Maths (50), Reasoning (50). Mains adds qualifying Hindi Paper-1 (100 Q / 400 marks, min 30%) plus Paper-2 (150 Q / 600).
Time Limit
135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) for Prelims
Passing Score
General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST 32% minimum; final selection based on mains merit and vacancy cut-offs
Exam Fee
₹540 (General/BC/EBC male) / ₹135 (SC/ST Bihar, women Bihar, PwD) (Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC))
BSSC CGL Exam Content Outline
General Studies
Current events, Indian history and national movement (including Bihar's role), geography of India and Bihar, Indian polity and economy, Bihar culture, sports, and awareness of neighboring countries.
General Science and Mathematics
Everyday physics, chemistry, and biology; mathematics covering whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentage, ratio-proportion, average, interest, profit-loss, time-work, time-distance, mensuration, and data interpretation basics.
Comprehension / Logical Reasoning / Mental Ability
Verbal and non-verbal reasoning: series, analogy, coding-decoding, classification, syllogism, seating arrangement, Venn diagrams, statement-conclusion, and arithmetical reasoning.
How to Pass the BSSC CGL Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST 32% minimum; final selection based on mains merit and vacancy cut-offs
- Assessment: Prelims: 150 MCQs, 4 marks each (600 total), 1 mark negative for wrong answers. Sections: GS (50), Science & Maths (50), Reasoning (50). Mains adds qualifying Hindi Paper-1 (100 Q / 400 marks, min 30%) plus Paper-2 (150 Q / 600).
- Time limit: 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) for Prelims
- Exam fee: ₹540 (General/BC/EBC male) / ₹135 (SC/ST Bihar, women Bihar, PwD)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BSSC CGL Prelims exam pattern?
Prelims has 150 objective MCQs for 600 marks in 2 hours 15 minutes: General Studies (50 Q / 200 marks), General Science & Mathematics (50 Q / 200), and Comprehension/Logical Reasoning/Mental Ability (50 Q / 200). Each correct answer gives 4 marks; 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Is Hindi asked in BSSC CGL Prelims?
No. Hindi is tested in Mains Paper-1 (100 questions, 400 marks). Candidates must score at least 30% in Hindi to qualify for evaluation of Paper-2. Prelims focuses on GS, Science & Maths, and Reasoning.
What is the application fee for BSSC CGL?
As commonly notified for BSSC graduate-level exams: ₹540 for General/BC/EBC male candidates and ₹135 for SC/ST (Bihar domicile), women with Bihar domicile, and PwD. Always confirm the fee table in the active advertisement (some cycles have listed a flat processing fee).
What is the duration of the BSSC CGL Prelims exam?
The Prelims duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes) for all 150 questions in a single sitting with no separate sectional timers.
What educational qualification is required?
A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required. Some posts may need additional subject-specific or computer qualifications as listed in the recruitment notification.
How important is Bihar GK for BSSC CGL?
Very important. Within General Studies, questions on Bihar's history, geography, rivers, culture, freedom movement, polity, and economy appear frequently and often decide the cut-off margin.