BPSC 72nd Prelims on July 26: Subject Wise Revision Plan and Expected Cut Off

Last Updated: Jul 6, 2026

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The Bihar Public Service Commission will conduct the 72nd Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination on July 26. With roughly 1,200 vacancies notified after revisions across administrative, police and allied services, this is one of the largest BPSC cycles in recent years. Admit cards are expected on the official portal shortly, and candidates now have under three weeks for the final push.

This article gives a subject wise revision plan for the last 20 days, a realistic view of the expected cut off, and pointers for students targeting the 2027 and 2028 cycles who want to understand how this examination behaves.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

The preliminary examination is a single objective General Studies paper of 150 marks with a duration of two hours. It is a screening stage, so prelims marks do not count in the final merit. Candidates should confirm the exact marking instructions printed on the admit card and the official notice, and rely only on the BPSC website for updates on admit card release and examination day guidelines.

Subject Wise Revision Plan for the Last 20 Days

History and Culture

Modern Indian history carries the heaviest weight, and Bihar specific movements deserve special attention. Revise the Champaran Satyagraha, the Quit India movement in Bihar, and the role of Bihari leaders in the freedom struggle. Ancient and medieval sections reward selective revision of Magadha, the Mauryas, the Palas and Sher Shah Suri.

Polity

Focus on the Constitution, Panchayati Raj, state executive and recent constitutional developments. BPSC repeats core themes, so previous year questions are the highest yield material in this window.

Geography and Economy

Revise Bihar’s rivers, soils, agriculture and flood patterns alongside Indian physical geography. In economy, prioritise the latest state Economic Survey highlights, central budget essentials and poverty and employment data.

Science and Current Affairs

General science questions are of matriculation level, so NCERT based revision suffices. For current affairs, cover the last 12 months with extra weight on Bihar specific schemes, national awards, sports and reports.

Bihar Specific General Knowledge

This is the deciding block for many aspirants. State schemes, festivals, personalities and administrative changes routinely fill 15 to 20 questions. A compact resource such as the BPSC Bihar GS complete notes by Plutus IAS on Online Khan Market condenses this portion into a revisable format.

A Simple 20 Day Framework

• Days 1 to 8: one subject block per day in the morning, previous year questions of that block in the evening. Two full cycles of the high weight areas.
• Days 9 to 16: alternate days of full length mock tests and error analysis. Attempt the test strictly between the official exam hours to train your body clock.
• Days 17 to 20: only short notes, maps, factsheets and the incorrect questions register. No new books, no new topics.

Mock practice matters more than fresh reading now. Candidates can attempt previous year question based mocks on Examophobia’s BPSC test engine, which scores instantly and explains every option, and serious aspirants often benchmark themselves through the best BPSC prelims test series rankings reviewed by The Hindu Zone.

Expected Cut Off

Cut offs depend on paper difficulty, vacancies and the number of serious aspirants. With a large vacancy count this year, a moderate paper would likely keep the general category cut off in the broad band of 55 to 65 percent, with relaxations for reserved categories. Treat any precise number circulating on social media as speculation. Aim to attempt 115 plus questions with high accuracy, and let the cut off take care of itself.

For 2027 and 2028 Aspirants

If your target is a later cycle, use this examination as a live case study. Download the question paper on exam day, attempt it under timed conditions at home, and map every question to its source subject. That single exercise will teach you the real demand of BPSC better than any syllabus reading. Structured guidance also compresses the learning curve, and the mentors at Plutus IAS have published a practical primer on the 72nd BPSC examination and how to prepare that new aspirants will find useful as a starting map.

Exam Day Essentials

• Carry the printed admit card, a valid photo identity document and passport size photographs as instructed.
• Reach the centre at least one hour early. Gates close before the scheduled start.
• Read the OMR instructions calmly. Bubbling errors cost more marks than difficult questions.
• Do not carry electronic devices of any kind into the examination hall.

Three weeks of ruthless prioritisation can move your score more than three months of unfocused reading. Revise what repeats, practise what the commission actually asks, and walk into the hall with a calm, rehearsed routine.

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