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BSSC CGL Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

Bihar Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (CGL). Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

BSSC CGL at a glance

Stages
Preliminary → Main (both objective)
Sections
General Studies · General Science & Maths · Reasoning
Marking
One-fourth (1/4) negative — +1 / −0.25
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree
ModeOffline (OMR-based) · Preliminary → Main (both objective)
FrequencyAs per vacancies notified by BSSC
LanguagesEnglish & Hindi (General Hindi section in Devanagari)
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), PatnaLast updated 22 August 2026

BSSC CGL full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length BSSC CGL mock tests built on the official Preliminary → Main (both objective)-question, 200-mark pattern. The first few are free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

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BSSC CGL topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the BSSC CGL syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Bihar Economy, Polity & Schemes — Test 01

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Bihar Economy, Polity & Schemes — Test 02

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BSSC CGL sample questions

A few real BSSC CGL questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

General Studies & Current AffairsSample 1

How many seats does the Bihar Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) have?

  • A.200
  • B.225
  • C.243
  • D.250

Solution: The Bihar Vidhan Sabha has 243 elected members, making it one of the larger state assemblies in India.

General Science & MathematicsSample 2

What is the SI unit of force?

  • A.Joule
  • B.Newton
  • C.Watt
  • D.Pascal

Solution: Force is measured in newtons (N) in the SI system; one newton is the force that gives a 1 kg mass an acceleration of 1 m/s².

Reasoning & Mental AbilitySample 3

Sculptor : Chisel :: Painter : ?

  • A.Canvas
  • B.Brush
  • C.Colour
  • D.Easel

Solution: A sculptor shapes work using a chisel, just as a painter creates using a brush — each is the craftsman's primary tool.

General HindiSample 4

'सिंह' का पर्यायवाची शब्द कौन-सा है?

  • A.केसरी
  • B.वारिद
  • C.तनुज
  • D.अम्बर

Solution: 'सिंह' का पर्यायवाची 'केसरी' है (lion)।

About the BSSC CGL exam

The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination through which the Bihar Staff Selection Commission recruits graduate-level Group C staff for the Bihar government — posts such as clerks, assistants, revenue employees, planning assistants and similar cadres across state departments.

What is the BSSC CGL exam?

BSSC CGL is the Combined Graduate Level examination conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission, headquartered at Patna. It is the gateway to graduate-level Group C careers in the Bihar government — posts such as clerks, assistants, revenue employees, planning assistants and similar cadres across state departments are filled through a single competitive exam whenever vacancies are notified.

The selection runs across two objective stages. The Preliminary examination is an OMR-based screening test covering General Studies, General Science & Mathematics and Comprehension/Reasoning/Mental Ability. Those who clear the Prelims cutoff sit the objective Main examination, which — along with document verification — decides the final merit. Both stages carry one-fourth (1/4) negative marking, so disciplined, accurate attempting matters as much as raw knowledge.

How to clear BSSC CGL

Because BSSC weights Bihar heavily, a dedicated command of Bihar's economy, polity, administration and current government schemes — alongside core Indian economy and national current affairs — is often what separates candidates near the cutoff. Build strong, revisable foundations in General Studies, keep everyday General Science and elementary mathematics sharp, and drill reasoning until each pattern is instant. Prepare the General Hindi section in Devanagari — grammar, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms and idioms — as a reliable source of marks.

The one-fourth negative marking rewards discipline: solve what you know, eliminate to a confident choice where you can, and leave questions you genuinely cannot judge rather than guessing blindly. Full-length timed mocks under exam conditions train the pacing and section balance both papers demand, and reviewing the worked solution for every question you miss turns weak topics into scoring ones.

BSSC CGL eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the BSSC CGL eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen; category-based reservation and relaxations apply mainly to candidates domiciled in Bihar as per state norms.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification, before the cut-off date in the notification.
Age
As per the BSSC notification, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC/EBC of Bihar, women, PwD and other categories per state rules.
Attempts
No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you remain within the age and eligibility criteria.
Domicile & reservation
Reserved-category benefits and relaxations follow the Bihar government's reservation policy, including EBC and state women's reservation.
Language
The exam is offered in English and Hindi; the General Hindi section is set in Devanagari.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Preliminary — General StudiesBihar & national general awareness, polity, economy and current affairsObjectiveScreening
Preliminary — General Science & MathematicsEveryday science and elementary/graduate-level mathematicsObjectiveScreening
Preliminary — Comprehension / Reasoning / Mental AbilityVerbal & non-verbal reasoning and comprehensionObjectiveScreening
Main — Objective papersGeneral Studies, General Science & Maths, Reasoning and General Hindi (Devanagari)ObjectiveMerit
Negative markingOne-fourth of the marks deducted for each wrong answer1/4
TotalNaN200

BSSC CGL is a two-stage objective examination. The Preliminary examination is an OMR-based screening test covering General Studies, General Science & Mathematics and Comprehension/Reasoning/Mental Ability; it decides who advances but does not by itself build the final merit. Candidates who clear the Prelims cutoff sit the objective Main examination, which — together with document verification — decides the final merit. Both stages carry one-fourth (1/4) negative marking: a quarter of the marks for a question are deducted for each wrong answer, while unanswered questions are not penalised. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +1 with a −0.25 penalty for a wrong answer, mirroring the one-fourth negative marking; the General Hindi section is presented in Devanagari, and every question carries a worked solution so you learn the method, not just the key.

Duration: Prelims + Mains (objective).

How to prepare for BSSC CGL

A proven, focused BSSC CGL preparation method — from building strong fundamentals to peaking with full-length mocks.

  1. 1

    Master the Bihar-specific portion

    BSSC weights Bihar heavily. Command Bihar's economy, polity, administration and current government schemes — this state-specific edge often decides who clears the cutoff.

  2. 2

    Build a strong General Studies base

    Keep revisable notes across Indian economy, polity and current affairs, and revise them in cycles rather than cramming once. General awareness is the highest-return section.

  3. 3

    Keep science and maths sharp

    Everyday General Science and elementary mathematics — percentages, interest, ratio, time-speed-work — are predictable, scoring topics. Practise them until they are quick and error-free.

  4. 4

    Drill reasoning to instinct

    Series, coding-decoding, analogies, blood relations and direction sense reward pattern recognition. Practise daily so each type becomes automatic under time pressure.

  5. 5

    Respect one-fourth negative marking

    Each wrong answer costs a quarter of the marks. Attempt when you can eliminate to a confident choice and leave questions you truly cannot judge rather than guessing blindly.

  6. 6

    Simulate the real exam clock

    Take full-length timed mocks for both the Prelims and the Main to build pacing, accuracy and section balance, and review the worked solution for every question you miss.

BSSC CGL scoring & selection

Selection runs across two objective stages. The Preliminary examination is an objective (OMR) screening test covering General Studies, General Science & Mathematics and Comprehension/Reasoning/Mental Ability. Candidates who clear the Prelims cutoff sit the objective Main examination, which decides the final merit along with document verification. Both stages carry one-fourth (1/4) negative marking. The bands below are indicative — real cutoffs shift each cycle with vacancies and difficulty.

BSSC CGL marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
Prelims: clear the screening cutoffPrelimsObjective screening stage with 1/4 negative marking
Mains: strong objective scoreMainsMain exam plus document verification decide final merit
Strong Bihar General StudiesEdgeState-specific command often decides the cutoff
High accuracy under negative markingDisciplineFewer wrong answers protect the score at 1/4 penalty
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

Preliminary examScreening

Indicative marks: Objective screening; decides who advances to the Main

Main examMerit

Indicative marks: Objective paper that builds the final merit

Both stagesMarking

Indicative marks: One-fourth (1/4) negative marking; +1 / −0.25

Document verificationFinal

Indicative marks: Merit confirmed after verification of documents

Reserved categories (Bihar)Relaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cutoffs & age relaxation per state norms

The BSSC CGL pattern here — the two-stage objective Preliminary and Main process, sections covering General Studies, General Science & Mathematics and Comprehension/Reasoning/Mental Ability, one-fourth (1/4) negative marking and the General Hindi section in Devanagari — reflects BSSC's recent published pattern. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, age limits and the list of posts change with each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official BSSC notification at bssc.bihar.gov.in.

Posts recruited through BSSC CGL

BSSC CGL is a single exam that fills a long list of graduate-level Group C posts in the Bihar government; the post you are allotted depends on your final merit, your post preferences and the vacancies notified that cycle. The guide below shows the kinds of posts recruited through BSSC CGL and the department each typically sits in — actual allotment changes every cycle with vacancies and cutoffs.

PostGroupDepartmentIndicative post / cadre
Clerk / Lower Division ClerkGroup CVarious Bihar government departmentsMerit & preference based
AssistantGroup CSecretariat / department officesMerit & preference based
Revenue Employee (Rajaswa Karmchari)Group CRevenue & Land Reforms DepartmentMerit & preference based
Planning AssistantGroup CPlanning & Development DepartmentMerit & preference based
Panchayat SecretaryGroup CPanchayati Raj DepartmentMerit & preference based
Data Entry / Office AssistantGroup CVarious state departmentsMerit & preference based
Tax AssistantGroup CCommercial Taxes DepartmentMerit & preference based
Junior Clerk / Support StaffGroup CDistrict & subordinate officesMerit & preference based

A representative set of institutes that admit through BSSC CGL. Many more posts participate in the counselling process.

BSSC CGL important dates

The typical BSSC CGL timeline, from notification to counselling. Dates are tentative until the official notification is released.

  1. Notification & apply

    As and when vacancies are notified by BSSC

  2. Preliminary exam

    Typically a few months after notification

  3. Prelims result

    A few weeks after the exam

  4. Main exam

    Usually a few months after the Prelims result

  5. Document verification

    After the Main result

  6. Final result

    After document verification

BSSC CGL — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions BSSC CGL aspirants ask most.

What is the BSSC CGL selection process?

Two objective stages: a Preliminary exam (OMR-based screening) and a Main exam. Candidates who clear the Prelims cutoff sit the Main, and the final merit is built from the Main exam along with document verification.

What does the BSSC CGL exam cover?

The papers cover General Studies (including Bihar-focused general awareness, polity, economy and current schemes), General Science & Mathematics, and Comprehension/Reasoning/Mental Ability, plus a General Hindi section in Devanagari.

Is there negative marking in BSSC CGL?

Yes. Both the Preliminary and Main stages carry one-fourth (1/4) negative marking — a quarter of a question's marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions are not penalised, so guess only when you can eliminate options to a confident choice.

What is the eligibility for BSSC CGL?

You need a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and must meet the age criteria in the BSSC notification, with age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC/EBC of Bihar, women, PwD and other categories per state rules.

Which posts are recruited through BSSC CGL?

Graduate-level Group C posts in the Bihar government such as clerks, assistants, revenue employees, planning assistants and similar cadres across state departments. The post you get depends on your final merit, preferences and vacancies.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build speed, accuracy and section balance under one-fourth negative marking, and review the worked solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill General Studies & Current Affairs, General Science & Mathematics, Reasoning & Mental Ability and General Hindi until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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