Preliminary Examination (Part-1)

1. Exam Structure:

   • The Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination will focus on General Studies.
   • All questions will be of objective type (multiple choice).
   • Duration: 2 hours.
   • Total Marks: 150.

2. Question Format:

   • Candidates are required to select one answer for each question from the provided multiple-choice options.

3. Negative Marking:

   • There will be negative marking for incorrect answers.
   • Each wrong answer will incur a deduction of ⅓ mark.

4. Purpose of the Exam:

   • The preliminary exam is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the main examination.
   • The number of candidates selected for the main exam will be ten times the total notified vacancies.
   • All candidates who score the same cutoff marks within their category will qualify for the main examination.

5. Syllabus:

   • The preliminary exam will cover:
     • General Science.
     • Current affairs of national and international significance.
     • Major features of Indian history and Bihar’s history.
     • General Geography.
     • Important geographical divisions of Bihar and its significant rivers.
     • India’s political and economic systems.
     • Key changes in Bihar’s economy post-independence.
     • India’s national movement and Bihar’s contributions.
     • Questions assessing general mental ability.

6. Passing Criteria:

   • Candidates must pass the preliminary examination.
   • The minimum qualifying marks are set as follows:
     • General Category: 40%
     • Backward Class: 36.5%
     • Extremely Backward Class: 34%
     • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe, women, and candidates with disabilities: 32%
   • Candidates failing to achieve the minimum qualifying marks will be disqualified from the competition.