BPSC 72nd 2026 Question Paper and Answer Key; Download Prelims PDF

BPSC 2026 Important Topics

Recommended Attempt Strategy for BPSC Prelims

BPSC 2026 attempt strategy should account for the 1/3 negative marking and the new Option E rule, both of which change how guesswork should be handled.

• Attempt General Science, Current Affairs and Bihar Specific sections first, since these usually carry direct, scoring, recall based questions.
• Use Option E for questions you genuinely do not want to answer, rather than leaving the row blank, since an unmarked blank now carries the same penalty as a wrong answer.
• Avoid pure guesswork on questions where you cannot eliminate at least two options, as 1/3 negative marking can offset gains from random attempts.
• Reserve the last 15 to 20 minutes only for review and OMR verification, since Prelims is a qualifying stage and accuracy matters more than attempting every question.
• Revise Bihar GK closer to the exam date, as it consistently forms a large, differentiating share of the paper compared to generic national GK.

BPSC 2026 preparation can continue using the study notes and mock tests available, covering Bihar GK, General Studies, and the latest 72nd CCE pattern. Candidates can also revisit the previous year paper collection below to compare question trends across earlier BPSC cycles and get familiar with the difficulty level before the 72nd CCE Prelims.