BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional PYQ
Download BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Public Administration optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional question paper consists of 100 objective-type questions, to be solved in 2 hours, carrying a total of 100 marks. Marks obtained in this optional paper are NOT added to the final merit list, but qualifying this paper is mandatory.
Nature of BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Paper
- Paper Name: Optional Subject – Public Administration
- Exam Stage: BPSC Mains
- Nature: Qualifying only
- Question Type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Time Duration: 2 Hours
- Merit List: Marks not counted
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-Wise)
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks in the Public Administration optional paper to remain eligible for final selection.
- General Category: 40%
- Backward Class (BC): 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 34%
- SC / ST / Women / Disabled Candidates: 32%
Failure to qualify in the Public Administration optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | Public Administration Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains Public Administration Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective MCQ pattern
- Identify frequently asked thinkers, theories, and concepts
- Improve factual clarity and conceptual linkage
- Secure minimum qualifying marks comfortably
How to Prepare Using Public Administration Optional PYQs
- Revise administrative thinkers, theories, and Indian administration
- Focus on conceptual clarity and factual MCQs
- Give special attention to Bihar administration and governance
- Practice PYQs within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid guesswork to reduce errors