Bihar SSO/BSO Exam – Topic-Wise Study Plan with Weightage
This study plan gives you an exact roadmap with weightage, time to cover, scoring potential, and order of preparation for Bihar SSO/BSO Exam (Prelims + Mains).
Overall Exam Pattern
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 600
2 hours 15 minutes - Subjects: General Studies, Science & Math, Mental Ability (50 questions each)
Topic-Wise Preparation Order
| Priority | Subject + Topic | Weightage (Q/Marks) | Time to Cover | Scoring Potential | Why This Order? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mental Ability / Reasoning | 50 Q / 200 Marks | Fast | High | Easy to master with practice; no memory required |
| 2 | General Mathematics (Class 10th) | 20–25 Q (part of 50 Q) | Moderate | High | Formula-based scoring; practice improves speed |
| 3 | General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) | 25–30 Q (part of 50 Q) | Fast | High | Based on NCERT; predictable and factual |
| 4 | Current Affairs (Last 1 Year) | 10–15 Q | Fast (Daily) | Medium–High | Quick to revise and very important |
| 5 | Indian Polity | 5–8 Q | Moderate | Medium–High | Static + conceptual, scoring with Laxmikant |
| 6 | Indian Economy | 4–6 Q | Moderate | Medium | Mostly from budget, schemes, and basics |
| 7 | Modern History + Bihar Freedom Movement | 6–8 Q | Moderate | Medium | Timeline-based; helpful in prelims + mains |
| 8 | Bihar Static GK | 5–6 Q | Fast | Medium | Targeted questions from schemes, culture |
| 9 | Geography (India + Bihar) | 5–6 Q | Moderate | Medium | Basic NCERT + location-based facts |
| 10 | Environment & Ecology | 3–5 Q | Fast | Medium | From science + current events, easy to cover |
| 11 | Hindi Language (Mains Paper 1) | 100 Q / 400 Marks | Moderate | Qualifying Only | Cover after Paper 2 subjects; 30% is enough |
Quick Tips
- Practice Mental Ability daily (Previous Year + Mock)
- Focus on Science and Math for fast, high-return scoring
- Revise Current Affairs weekly with Bihar-specific focus
- Use Laxmikant for Polity and NCERT for History/Geo/Science
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