Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released Research Officer recruitment 2026 notification (Advt No: 08/2026) for 3 posts in Planning & Development Department. Online applications start 28 January 2026.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)BPSC Research Officer Syllabus Details 2026Advt No: 08/2026 | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process : BPSC Research Officer Online Form 2026
Phase 1: Prelims (Objective – 150 Marks – Qualifying)
Phase 2: Mains (Subjective – 1100 Marks – Merit Based)
Phase 3: Interview (120 Marks – 110 + 10 Research Experience)
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Prelims Exam Pattern : BPSC Research Officer Online Form 2026
Mode: Offline (Objective) | Duration: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 150 | Total Marks: 150
Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 150 |
Mains Exam Pattern
Total Marks: 1100 | Duration: 8 Hours
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration | Qualifying |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours | Yes (40%) |
| Paper 2 | General English | 100 | 3 Hours | Yes (40%) |
| Paper 3 | General Studies Paper I | 300 | 3 Hours | No |
| Paper 4 | General Studies Paper II | 300 | 3 Hours | No |
| Paper 5 | Optional Subject (History/Economics/Social Science) | 300 | 3 Hours | No |
| Total | 1100 |
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Detailed Syllabus : BPSC Research Officer Online Form 2026
Prelims: General Studies (150 Marks)
✅ Current Affairs (National + Bihar)
✅ Bihar History, Geography, Economy
✅ Indian Polity, Constitution
✅ General Science (10+2 Level)
✅ Indian History & Freedom Struggle
✅ Economy of India & Bihar
✅ General Mental Ability
✅ Bihar Specific Schemes & Policies
Mains Paper 1: General Hindi (Qualifying)
✅ हिंदी व्याकरण: संधि, समास, कारक, अलंकार
✅ पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी शब्द
✅ मुहावरे, लोकोक्तियाँ, कहावतें
✅ निबंध लेखन (150-200 शब्द)
✅ पत्र लेखन (आधिकारिक/व्यक्तिगत)
✅ गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न
Mains Paper 2: General English (Qualifying)
✅ Essay Writing (200 Words)
✅ Precis Writing (1/3rd of Passage)
✅ Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions
✅ Comprehension Passage
✅ Sentence Correction, Synonyms/Antonyms
✅ Letter Writing (Formal/Official)
Mains Paper 3: General Studies Paper I (300 Marks)
✅ Modern History of India (1757-1947)
✅ Indian National Movement & Bihar's Role
✅ Bihar History & Culture
✅ Current Events (National + International)
✅ Indian Geography & Bihar Geography
✅ Indian Polity & Bihar Administration
✅ Economic Planning in India
Mains Paper 4: General Studies Paper II (300 Marks)
✅ Indian Economy Post-Independence
✅ Bihar Economy & Planning
✅ Science & Technology Developments
✅ Environment & Disaster Management
✅ Bihar Specific Issues
✅ Statistics & Data Interpretation
✅ General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Paper 5: Optional Subject (300 Marks)
Choose Any One:
**History:**
✅ Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic Age
✅ Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughals
✅ Modern India: British Rule, Freedom Struggle
✅ Bihar History: Pal Dynasty, Cheras
**Economics:**
✅ Micro & Macro Economics
✅ Indian Economy: Planning, Reforms
✅ Bihar Economic Survey
✅ Development Economics, Poverty
**Social Sciences:**
✅ Sociology: Social Structure, Institutions
✅ Political Science: Theories, Bihar Politics
✅ Public Administration: Bihar Governance
Interview (120 Marks)
Breakdown: 110 Marks (Interview) + 10 Marks (Research Experience)
Duration: 20-30 Minutes
Focus: Subject Knowledge, Research Aptitude, Communication
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7-Day Preparation Plan
Day 1: Prelims GS + Current Affairs
Day 2: General Hindi + English (Qualifying)
Day 3: GS Paper I (History + Geography)
Day 4: GS Paper II (Economy + Science)
Day 5: Optional Subject Theory
Day 6: Mains Answer Writing Practice
Day 7: Interview Prep + Revision
Important Links : BPSC Research Officer Online Form 2026
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Quick FAQs : BPSC Research Officer Online Form 2026
Q: Total Posts? A: 3 Research Officer Posts
Q: Qualification? A: PG in History/Economics/Social Sciences (55%)
Q: Experience? A: 2 Years Research Experience
Q: Salary? A: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
Q: Exam Pattern? A: Prelims + Mains + Interview
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