BCS Syllabus — Subjects and Marks of the Preliminary and Written Exams
Preliminary (200 marks)
- Bangla Language and Literature — 35
- English Language and Literature — 35
- Bangladesh Affairs — 30
- International Affairs — 20
- Geography, Environment and Disaster Management — 10
- General Science — 15
- Computer and Information Technology — 15
- Mathematical Reasoning — 15
- Mental Ability — 15
- Ethics, Values and Good Governance — 10
Usually 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
Written (General Cadre, 900 marks)
- Bangla — 200
- English — 200
- Bangladesh Affairs — 200
- International Affairs — 100
- Mathematical Reasoning and Mental Ability — 100
- General Science and Technology — 100
For professional/technical cadres, an exam on post-related subjects is added. Viva marks are according to BPSC rules/circular.
The rules, mark distribution and dates of BCS are final as stated in each circular and BPSC notice — always check at bpsc.gov.bd.