BPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus Out Now

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 89/2025 for the recruitment of 35 Assistant Town Planner (ATP) positions under the Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 August to 22 September 2025.

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BPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Advt. No-89/2025, : Short Details of Notification

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Selection Process : BPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2025

Written Examination (Objective Type)
Interview (Viva-Voce)
👉 Final merit list will be prepared based on Written Exam + Interview marks.

📝 Exam Pattern

Paper No.	Subject	Marks	Duration	Remarks
Paper I	General Studies	150	2 Hours	Objective (MCQ)
Paper II	Concerned Subject (Town Planning & Allied Subjects)	300	3 Hours	Objective (MCQ)
Interview	Viva-Voce	50	—	Personality Test
Total		500	—

Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer

📚 Detailed Syllabus

Paper I – General Studies (150 Marks)

Current Affairs – National & International (focus on Bihar)
History & Culture of India & Bihar
Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian & Bihar Economy
Geography – Physical, Economic & Social Geography of India & Bihar
General Science & Technology – Everyday science, Environment, Ecology
Reasoning & Mental Ability

Paper II – Concerned Subject (Town Planning & Allied Subjects) (300 Marks)

1. Principles of Town & Country Planning

Scope, objectives, evolution of planning
Types of plans: Master, Regional, Zonal, Development Plan
Planning theories: Garden City, Neighborhood, Grid Iron

2. Urban Planning & Development

Urbanization trends in India & Bihar
Schemes: Smart Cities, AMRUT, PMAY
Land use planning, housing, slum redevelopment
Transportation & traffic planning

3. Architecture & Building Construction

Building bye-laws, development control rules
Materials & construction techniques
Green & sustainable building concepts

4. Remote Sensing & GIS in Planning

Basics of Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS
Applications in Urban & Regional Planning

5. Environmental Planning & Management

Urbanization & environment impact
Pollution control & sustainable development
Climate change & urban resilience

6. Laws Related to Planning

Town & Country Planning Act
Land Acquisition Act
Urban Development Authority Acts
RERA (Real Estate Act)

7. Miscellaneous

Disaster Management in urban areas
E-Governance & Smart Governance
Case studies of planned cities (Chandigarh, Gandhinagar etc.)

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⚡ 7 Days Preparation Plan

Day 1: GS (Current Affairs + Bihar GK) + Basics of Town Planning
Day 2: Indian Polity + Urban Development Schemes
Day 3: General Science + Environmental Planning
Day 4: Bihar Economy + Housing, Transportation Planning
Day 5: History & Culture of Bihar + Architecture & Building Construction
Day 6: Reasoning + Laws related to Planning (RERA, TCP Act)
Day 7: Mock Tests + Quick Revision + Focus on Weak Areas

❓ FAQs : BPSC Assistant Town Planner Recruitment 2025

Q1. What is the selection process for BPSC Assistant Town Planner 2025?
👉 Written Exam (450 Marks) + Interview (50 Marks)

Q2. What is the exam mode?
👉 Offline (OMR-based, MCQ Type)

Q3. How many papers are there?
👉 Two papers: General Studies (150 marks) & Subject Paper (300 marks)

Q4. Is there negative marking?
👉 Yes, ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer.

Q5. What is the interview weightage?
👉 50 Marks

Q6. How should I prepare in last week?
👉 Revise General Studies + Planning Laws, attempt 1–2 mock tests, and practice previous year questions.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 89/2025 for the recruitment of 35 Assistant Town Planner (ATP) positions under the Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online from 28 August to 22 September 2025.