BPSC Stenographer Syllabus
The BPSC Stenographer Syllabus 2026 is designed to assess a candidate’s general awareness, basic academic knowledge, reasoning ability, and practical stenography skills. The syllabus is divided into three main sections for the written examination.
1. Section A: General Studies
This section tests the candidate’s understanding of the environment around them and its application to society. Questions are framed to evaluate awareness expected from an educated person.
Important Topics
Current Affairs: Scientific developments, national and international awards, important events
Indian Languages, Books, Scripts
Capitals, Currency, Sports and Sportspersons
India and Neighbouring Countries: History, Geography, Culture
History of India and Freedom Movement
Indian Economy and Economic Scenario
Indian Constitution and Polity
Panchayati Raj and Community Development
Five Year Plans
Contribution of Bihar in the National Movement
2. Section B: General Science & Mathematics
Questions in this section are generally based on the matriculation level syllabus.
General Science
Physics: Basic concepts
Chemistry: Fundamental principles
Biology: Human body, plants, environment
Geography basics
Computer Basics and Word Processing
Mathematics
Number System
Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions
Ratio and Proportion
Percentage
Average
Profit and Loss
Basic Arithmetic Operations
3. Section C: Mental Ability Test
This section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions to test logical thinking and analytical ability.
Key Areas
Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Classification
Coding and Decoding
Arithmetic Reasoning
Number Series
Visual Memory
Spatial Imagination
Problem Solving
Analytical Reasoning
Mirror Image and Water Image
Paper Cutting and Folding
Figure Formation and Analysis
Picture Matrix and Hidden Figures