BPSC Mains Psychology Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
Download BPSC Mains Psychology Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination.
The Psychology optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains Psychology 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 Psychology Optional Paper
- Paper Name: Optional Subject – Psychology
- 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 Psychology 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 Psychology optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains Psychology Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains Psychology Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | Psychology Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains Psychology Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains Psychology Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective MCQ pattern of Psychology
- Identify frequently asked theories and psychologists
- Improve conceptual clarity and accuracy
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using Psychology Optional PYQs
- Revise basic concepts of psychology, schools of thought, and applied psychology
- Focus on theories, definitions, and key experiments
- Practice MCQs related to Indian psychologists and applied areas
- Attempt PYQs within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid guesswork to reduce incorrect answers