BSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains
BSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 : Bihar Staff Selection Commission released BSSC CGL Vacancies for 5380 vacancies for various posts. Applicants who are interested in the recruitment should start preparing for the exam to get shortlisted for the vacancies. Candidates have to qualify the Prelims and Mains examination. The first and important step to start preparation is to understand the BSSC CGL syllabus and exam pattern. In this article, we have discussed the detailed BSSC CGL exam pattern and BSSC CGL syllabus for Prelims and Mains in both Hindi and English.
BSSC CGL Syllabus
BSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 : BSSC will conduct Prelims and Mains through online mode to shortlist the candidates for various vacancies. Have a look at the BSSC CGL syllabus details summarized in the table below.
| BSSC CGL Syllabus | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | BSSC CGL 2024 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark |
| No. of Questions | 150 |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Official website | www.bssc.bihar.gov.in |
BSSC CGL Exam Pattern 2024
BSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 : Before moving on to the BSSC CGL Syllabus, candidates must be familiar with the BSSC CGL exam pattern for each stage. Check the BSSC CGL exam pattern for Prelims and Mains stage from the section below.
BSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern
- BSSC CGL Prelims is an objective type exam and is qualifying in nature.
- The duration of the BSSC CGL Prelims Exam is 2 hours 15 minutes.
- The candidates clearing the BSSC CGL prelims exam will be eligible for the BSSC CGL mains exam.
- The prelims exam will have 3 sections with 50 questions in each section.
- There will be a total of 150 questions for 600 marks.
- There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- The exam pattern for the prelims is given in the table below.
| Subject | 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 |
BSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2024
The BSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2024 has been shared below.
- The BSSC CGL Mains Exam is divided into 2 papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
- Paper 1 is a language paper (Hindi language) having 100 questions for a total of 400 marks.
- Candidates must minimum of 30% marks to be eligible for paper 2.
- There will be 3 sections in BSSC CGL Mains Paper-2 of the main exam. The pattern and syllabus for paper 2 are similar to that of the preliminary exam.
- The duration of each paper will be 2 hours and 15 minutes.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-1 Hindi Language | 100 | 400 | 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Paper 2 | 2 hours and 15 minutes | ||
| Section A-General Studies | 50 | 200 | |
| Section B- General Science and Maths | 50 | 200 | |
| Section C-Reasoning Ability | 50 | 200 | |
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BSSC CGL Syllabus for Prelims and Mains
BSSC CGL Syllabus 2024 : The syllabus for BSSC CGL Prelims and BSSC CGL Mains Paper-2 is similar, which has been section-wise discussed below.
BSSC CGL Syllabus for General Studies
- Questions related to the knowledge of the surrounding society of the candidates to test their awareness of surrounding activities.
- Questions related to past events and day-to-day events with a scientific perspective towards them.
- Questions related to Bihar, India, and its adjacent countries.
- Current Affairs
- Scientific Progress
- National/International Awards
- Indian Languages
- Books & Authors
- Capital
- Currency
- Sports
- Important Events
- India and Neighbouring countries
- History of India and its Adjacent Countries
- Culture
- Geography
- Economical Scenario
- Indian Constitution and State Administration
- Political Series of Country
- Five-year plans
- Panchayati Raj
- Contribution of Bihar to the National Movement
- Indian Independence Movement
BSSC CGL Syllabus for General Science and Mathematics
Check the BSSC CGL Syllabus for General Science and Mathematics in the table below.
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Science |
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| Mathematics |
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BSSC CGL Syllabus for Comprehension/ Logical Reasoning/ Mental Ability
- Series
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Venn Diagrams
- Number Series
- Inequality
- Coding And Decoding
- Problem-Solving Techniques
- Statement & Conclusion Type Questions
- Visual Memory
- Arithmetical Number Series
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Series
- Syllogistic Reasoning
- Seating Arrangements
BSSC CGL Syllabus for Mains in Hindi 2024
Check BSSC CGL Mains Syllabus for each section in Hindi below table-
| Section | Topics |
| General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) |
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| General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान) |
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| Mathematics (गणित) |
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| Reasoning & Mental Ability (मानसिक क्षमता और तर्क) |
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BSSC CGL Qualifying Marks 2024
The candidates have to score minimum qualifying marks in the written test which has been tabulated category-wise below.
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| OBC | 34% |
| SC/ST | 32% |
| Women | 32% |
| PWBD | 32% |
Q. Is there any negative marking for BSSC CGL Exam?
Ans. Yes, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer.
Q. What is the duration of the BSSC CGL Prelims Exam?
Ans. The duration of the BSSC CGL Prelims Exam is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Q. What is the selection process for BSSC CGL posts?
Ans. The candidates will be shortlisted through prelims & mains.
