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BPSC Optional Subjects Paper: Which Optional is good for BPSC Exam 2022 – 2023
By BYJU'S Exam Prep
Updated on: September 25th, 2023

Hello Students! In this article, we has cover which optional subject is good for BPSC Exam 2022? This article helps to decide your optional paper, which is a key in order to clear the BPSC examination with good marks.
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BPSC conducts examination for the various posts like Bihar Administrative Services, Bihar Police Services, Bihar Financial Servies and other higher level posts. The examination has three stages i.e., Prelims, Mains & Interview. In order to qualify for the BPSC mains examination one has to clear all three stages. However, candidates must select an optional subject in the BPSC Mains stage (total 300 marks), and choosing the best optional subject will make a major difference.
Important Links for BPSC Exam 2022, 30 September ⇒
- 67th BPSC Prelims Exam Analysis 2022, GS Paper Review
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- 67वीं बीपीएससी उत्तर कुंजी 2022 PDF Download
- 67th BPSC Prelims Answer Key 2022
- BPSC Exam Analysis 2022
- BPSC Answer Key 2022
- BPSC Cut Off 2022
- BPSC Question Paper 2022
- How to Calculate BPSC Prelims Marks
- BPSC Equipercentile Method
- BPSC Result 2022
Read on to know which optional subjects are the most common, highest scoring, or have the highest success rate in BPSC, as well as whether or not a candidate can choose his or her optional based on trends.
Optional Subjects for BPSC Exam 2022 – 2023
Candidates must choose one of the 34 optional subjects mentioned below;
Agriculture |
Statistics |
Hindi Language and Literature |
Persian Language and Literature |
Arabic Language and Literature |
Pali Language and Literature |
Maithili Language and Literature |
Chemistry |
Sociology |
Physics |
English Language and Literature |
Urdu Language and Literature |
Botany |
Bangla Language and Literature |
Sanskrit Language and Literature |
Zoology |
Philosophy |
Political Science and International Relations |
Psychology |
Public Administration |
Labour and Social Welfare |
Management |
Mathematics |
Mechanical Engineering |
Geography |
Geology |
History |
Law |
Civil Engineering |
Economics |
Commerce and Accountancy |
Electrical Engineering |
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
Anthropology |
Given below mention the success-rate of optional subjects, BPSC 53rd to 55th CCE
BPSC 56th to 59th CCE
BPSC 60th-62nd CCE
Factors to consider before selecting the Best optional subject for the BPSC:
- One of the main factor is syllabus. Aspirants must read the syllabus before selecting the optional so that one has clear idea of things which one is going to read.
- Second, how much time is available to prepare for the optional. Everyone has different time demands so accordingly one must decide.
- Graduation background is the key to decide. If one had done graduation in any of the given subject then it is advisable to select that only, as it will save your time and one is already familiar with the subject.
- See what the trend going on. Sometimes a good optional like History doesn’t fetch good marks.
- Non-technical subjects, especially those that overlap with the GS syllabus, provide more preparation time and reading material overall, resulting in a higher overall Mains score if diligently studied.
What are the most scoring BPSC mains optional subjects?
Some subjects are more difficult to score than others. However, when looking at the big picture, we can see that BPSC toppers scored 220+ in both technical and non-technical subjects. Some subjects are considered as low scoring because candidates are unable to put in the necessary effort or because they have chosen an optional subject.
Technical subjects (for example, mathematics) will potentially earn you great marks because the “subjectivity quotient” is minimal. In general, unlike in humanities subjects, the examiner’s prejudices or interests play a smaller role.
The top optional subjects for BPSC can be described as follows, based on the information provided above,.
- History
- Hindi Language and Literature
- Labour and Social Welfare
- Public Administration
- Geography
- Maithili Language and Literature
- Sociology
These are still broad indicators. Candidate A’s best optional subject is not exactly the same as Candidate B’s. As a result, the question “Which Subject is Best for BPSC Mains Optional?” must be answered from the perspective of the person.
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