BSSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Detailed Guide for Prelims & Mains

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) is set to conduct the BSSC CGL 2026 exam to fill 1,883 vacancies. To streamline your preparation, it is essential to master the official syllabus and exam pattern. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of subject-wise topics, marking schemes, exam duration, and structure to help you strategize effectively.

BSSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

The BSSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination is the gateway to prestigious government roles in Bihar, including Assistant Section Officer, Planning Assistant, Junior Statistical Assistant, Data Entry Operator, and Auditor. With 1,183 vacancies available, candidates must align their study plans with the official curriculum. The BSSC CGL Syllabus 2026 for Prelims and Mains is largely identical, with the key exception of the Hindi language paper included in the Mains stage..

Bihar SSC CGL Syllabus 2026- Overview
Exam Conducting Body	Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)
Exam Name	BSSC CGL 2026
Mode of Exam	Online
Vacancy	1883
BSSC CGL Exam Date 2026	July-August 2026
Number of Questions	150
Total Marks	600
Marking Scheme	4 Marks
Negative Marking	1 Mark
Duration	2 hour 15 minutes
Selection Process	Prelims & Mains
Official Website	www.bssc.bihar.gov.in

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Bihar SSC CGL Selection Process 2026

 The recruitment process by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) follows a two-tier structure: 

Stage 1- Preliminary Examination

Stage 2- Mains Examination

Qualifying the Prelims is mandatory to progress to the Mains. The commission typically shortlists candidates for the Mains in a 1:5 ratio, meaning five candidates are selected for every one available vacancy, ensuring a highly competitive selection process.

BSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

1. The BSSC CGL Preliminary Exam is a qualifying exam.
2. For the BSSC CGL Prelims, students will get 2 hours and 15 minutes to attempt all questions.
3. For each correct answer, 4 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
4. Candidates qualifying for the BSSC CGL Preliminary Exam will be eligible to appear for the BSSC CGL Mains Exam.

BSSC CGL Prelims Exam Pattern 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

BSSC CGL Prelims Syllabus 2026

The Preliminary Exam serves as the initial screening stage. Candidates must possess a firm grasp of the key topics outlined in the official syllabus to qualify for the next round. Below is the detailed subject-wise curriculum for the BSSC CGL Prelims 2026.

General Studies Syllabus

The General Studies section evaluates a candidate's awareness of national and international affairs. A deep understanding of these topics is vital for building a high-scoring strategy for the upcoming examination.

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. Backwards 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

BSSC CGL Mains Exam Pattern 2026

1. The BSSC CGL 2026 Mains Exam will be held in the form of 2 papers.
2. Candidates would be getting  2 hours and 15 minutes for each paper.
3. Paper 1 will comprise a language paper (Hindi language) having 100 questions for a total of 400 marks.
4. There will be a minimum qualifying mark of 30% in paper 1 and only the candidates securing 30 % marks will be eligible for paper 2.
5. For the BSSC CGL 2026 Mains Paper 2 there will be 3 sections. The pattern and syllabus for paper 2 are similar to that of the BSSC CGL 2026 preliminary exam.

BSSC CGL Mains 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

BSSC CGL Mains Syllabus 2026

Successful Prelims candidates proceed to the Mains, which consists of two distinct papers. Paper I focuses on General Hindi, while Paper II includes General Science, General Studies, Mathematics, and Mental Ability. Refer to the comprehensive BSSC CGL Mains syllabus below to organize your revision.

Hindi Syllabus

1. समास
2. संधि
3. अलंकार
4. तत्सम एवं तदभव
5. वर्तनी
6. विलोम
7. पर्यायवाची
8. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
9. कारक
10. लिंग
11. वचन
12. वाक्य संशोधन, आदि

General Awareness Syllabus

1. History, Geography of India
2. Constitution of India & Polity
3. Awards and Honours
4. Independence Movement
5. Important Books & their Authors
6. Economic Affairs, Community Development
7. Fiver Year Plans, Sports
8. Science & Technology
9. Indian Agriculture & Natural Resources
10. Important Headquarters and their formation

General Science Syllabus

1. Biology-   Topics such as Plant and Animal Kingdom,
2. Reproduction, Heredity, Evolution, Life Process, Cell, etc,
3. Physics-  Motion, Human Eye, Sound, Reflection and Refraction,
4. Gravitation, Electricity, Energy, Magnetic Field, etc.,
5. Chemistry-  Chemical Reactions, Acid, Bases & Salts,
6. Compound, Atoms & Molecules, Matter, Periodic Table,
7. Important Inventions and Discoveries by scientists,
8. Application of important principles of Science,

Mathematics Syllabus

1. Percentage
2. Time and Work
3. Average
4. Area
5. Profit & Loss
6. Simple & Compound Interest
7. Time & Distance
8. HCF & LCM
9. Problem On Ages Etc.
10. Bar, Graph
11. Pictorial Graph
12. Pie Chart

Reasoning Syllabus

1. Series
2. Arithmetical Reasoning
3. Venn Diagrams
4. Number Series
5. Inequality
6. Coding And Decoding
7. Problem-Solving Techniques
8. Statement & Conclusion Type Questions
9. Visual Memory
10. Arithmetical Number Series
11. Arithmetic Reasoning
12. Non-Verbal Series
13. Syllogistic Reasoning
14. Seating Arrangements

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