BPSC Mains Preparation 2022: Highest Weightage Topics, Answer Writing Best Practices

BPSC Mains Preparation 2022: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will soon be conducting the 67th BPSC Mains 2022 exam. Unlike the Preliminary stage, the Mains examination will be a descriptive paper comprising four papers and a total of 900 marks. Those candidates who have qualified for the upcoming Mains stage can check below the topic-wise weightage and smart strategies to ace their BPSC Mains Preparation 2022. 

BPSC Mains 2022 Exam Pattern 

Here is a quick overview of the BPSC Mains 2022 Exam Pattern for aspirants preparing for the same:

BPSC Mains Preparation 2022 – Topic-wise Weightage 

Candidates preparing for the BPSC 67th Mains 2022 Examination can go through the highest weightage topics in each paper so they know which subjects to focus more on to score the maximum marks.

Candidates must note that the General Hindi paper is only qualifying in nature. The final marks will be tallied based on the candidate’s performance in the General Studies and Optional papers. 

Candidates must choose between the following 34 optional papers when appearing for the BPSC Mains 2022 exam:

1. Agriculture

2. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

3. Arabic Language and Literature

4. Anthropology

5. Bengali Language and Literature

6. Botany

7. Chemistry

8. Civil Engineering

9. Commerce and Accountancy

10. Economics

11. English Language and Literature

12. Electrical Engineering

13. Geography

14. Geology

15. Hindi Language and Literature

16. History

17. Labour and Social Welfare

18. Law

19. Maithili Language and Literature

20. Management

21. Mathematics

22. Mechanical Engineering

23. Pali Language and Literature

24. Persian Language and Literature

25. Philosophy

26. Physics

27. Political Science and International Relations

28. Public Administration

29. Psychology

30. Sanskrit Language and Literature

31. Sociology

32. Statistics

33. Urdu Language and Literature

34. Zoology

BPSC Mains Preparation 2022 – Quick Tips and Strategies  

It is essential for candidates to qualify the BPSC Mains 2022 exam to get selected for the Interview round. Keeping that in mind, here are some important tips and preparation strategies that will help examinees attempt the paper in an appropriate manner and achieve the desired result:

• Allot time to focus on each subject, particularly those with the highest weightage.  

• Refer to standard books for BPSC Mains Preparation 2022 and stick to them to when writing down notes.

• Make a habit of jotting down the important sections so you can memorize them better in the eleventh hour.

• Refer to previous toppers’ answer sheets to get an idea of how to approach the questions in the exam hall.

• Be sure to revise older chapters and topics daily to assess your preparation.

• Go through newspapers and magazines to stay updated on current events occurring around the world.

• Make comprehensive notes on Geography, History, Polity, Culture, and Festivals of Bihar, as well as the rest of the country and the world.

• Take regular mock tests to assess your overall performance and time management skills.

• Solve previous year question papers as much as you can to strengthen your grip over the known topics.

Apart from these, candidates must also ensure to keep up with their overall health to stay focused and confident of their capabilities.

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