Download BPSC Mains LSW (Labour and Social Welfare) Optional previous year question papers from 68th BPSC to 70th BPSC Mains examination. The LSW optional paper in BPSC Mains is qualifying in nature and is conducted as an objective-type examination.
The BPSC Mains LSW 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 LSW Optional Paper
Paper Name: Optional Subject – Labour & Social Welfare (LSW)
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 LSW 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 LSW optional paper leads to disqualification, irrespective of performance in GS or Essay papers.
BPSC Mains LSW Optional Question Papers – Year Wise PDF
The table below provides year-wise BPSC Mains LSW Optional previous year question papers for download.
| Sl. No. | BPSC Mains Exam | LSW Optional Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 2 | 69th BPSC Mains | Download |
| 3 | 68th BPSC Mains | Download |
Why Solve BPSC Mains LSW Optional Previous Year Question Papers
Practising BPSC Mains LSW Optional previous year question papers helps candidates:
- Understand the objective paper pattern
- Identify important and repeated labour & welfare topics
- Improve accuracy and elimination skills
- Secure minimum qualifying marks safely
How to Prepare Using LSW Optional PYQs
- Revise labour laws, social welfare schemes, and worker rights
- Focus on concept + definition based MCQs
- Pay attention to government welfare programs
- Practice questions within the 2-hour time limit
- Avoid guesswork to reduce incorrect answers