About the Examination
Bihar's premier civil services competitive examination for Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Block Development Officer (BDO).
Selection Pattern Overview
Stage-I Objective Preliminary (150 marks), Stage-II Written Descriptive Mains (900 marks), Stage-III Interview (120 marks).
Examination Stages & Marks Distribution
Detailed tier-by-tier breakdown of test duration, total marks, qualifying cutoffs, and mode.
Preliminary Objective Examination (150 Marks)
offline omr
120 Mins
150 Marks
60 Marks
Main Written Examination (Descriptive 900 Marks)
pen paper
540 Mins
900 Marks
360 Marks
Interview / Personality Evaluation
hybrid
30 Mins
120 Marks
40 Marks
Syllabus & Marking Guidelines
Syllabus Breakdown
Prelims: General Studies (150 MCQs covering Bihar History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs). Mains: General Hindi, GS-I, GS-II, Essay Paper (300 marks) + Optional Paper.
Marking & Negative Marking Rules
Negative marking of 1/3rd marks (0.33 mark deducted) per incorrect response in Prelims.
Eligibility, Age & Educational Qualifications
20 to 37 Years
Unlimited
Citizen of India
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
Standard relaxation: SC/ST (5 yrs), OBC (3 yrs), PwD (10 yrs), Ex-Servicemen as per government directives.
Milestone Timeline
Application Fee Structure
Gazettes & Circulars
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