Gone are the days when BPSC was just about memorizing facts like “Length of Ganga in Bihar.” With the recent reforms, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has aligned its pattern almost 90% with UPSC. If you are preparing for the 70th BPSC, you cannot rely on the old “Lucent GK” strategy anymore. 70th BPSC Notification 2025
At Trademark IAS (Patna), we have decoded the new pattern for you. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming exam.
![Image: Infographic comparing Old BPSC Pattern vs New 70th BPSC Pattern]
1. The “New” BPSC Exam Pattern (The Big Shift) 70th BPSC Notification 2025
The 70th BPSC will follow the drastic changes introduced recently.
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Prelims:
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Negative Marking: Now 1/3rd (Previously it was zero or 1/4th). This is exactly like UPSC.
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Options: The confusing “Option E” (None/More than one) is being phased out/modified.
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Mains (The Game Changer):
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Essay Paper (300 Marks): Added to the merit list. This decides your rank.
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Optional Subject: Now MCQ-based and Qualifying only. It is NOT counted in the merit list.
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GS 1 & GS 2: Remains the same (History, Current, Stats, Polity, Economy, Science).
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2. Why “UPSC Aspirants” have an Advantage in BPSC 70th BPSC Notification 2025
Previously, UPSC students struggled in BPSC because of the heavy focus on factual Bihar GK. Now, the tables have turned.
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Essay: UPSC students practice essays daily. This is now the highest-scoring paper in BPSC.
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Concepts: With 1/3rd negative marking, rote learning fails. Conceptual clarity (UPSC style) wins.
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Strategy: If you are preparing for UPSC at Trademark IAS, you are already 90% ready for the 70th BPSC. You only need to study “Bihar Special” (History/Geography of Bihar) separately.
3. 70th BPSC Important Dates (Tentative) 70th BPSC Notification 2025
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Notification Expected: mid-2025.
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Prelims Exam: late 2025 (Projected).
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Note: BPSC has become very punctual with its calendar recently.
4. How to Prepare for the “Essay” Paper?
The Essay paper in BPSC focuses on:
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Abstract Topics: (e.g., “Literature is the mirror of society”).
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Bihar-Centric Proverbs: (e.g., Essays based on Bhojpuri/Maithili sayings).
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Tip: You don’t need to know the language, but you must understand the cultural context of Bihar.
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Conclusion
The 70th BPSC is a golden opportunity because the competition is confused by the new pattern. While others panic, you can prepare.
Join the “Bihar Special” Module. At our Kankarbagh Centre, we run a special weekend batch covering only Bihar-specific topics for UPSC students.
