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The complete BCS preliminary, written and viva syllabus and mark distribution on one page, with subject-wise marks.
Stages of the BCS Exam
The BCS exam has three stages — Preliminary (200-mark MCQ), Written (900 or 1100 marks depending on cadre) and Viva (200 marks).
BCS Preliminary Syllabus & Mark Distribution (200 marks)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bengali Language & Literature | 35 |
| English Language & Literature | 35 |
| Bangladesh Affairs | 30 |
| International Affairs | 20 |
| Geography, Environment & Disaster Management | 10 |
| General Science | 15 |
| Computer & ICT | 15 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 15 |
| Mental Ability | 15 |
| Ethics, Values & Good Governance | 10 |
| Total | 200 |
There is a negative marking of 0.50 for each wrong answer.
BCS Written Syllabus & Mark Distribution
The written exam is 900 marks for general cadres and 1100 marks for technical/professional cadres.
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Bengali | 200 (general cadre) |
| English | 200 |
| Bangladesh Affairs | 200 |
| International Affairs | 100 |
| Mathematical Reasoning & Mental Ability | 100 |
| General Science & Technology | 100 |
| General cadre total | 900 |
| Technical/professional cadre (incl. post-related subject) | 1100 |
BCS Viva
Candidates who pass the written exam sit a 200-mark viva. The final merit list is made from the written and viva marks (the preliminary is qualifying only).
To prepare, see the BCS Preparation Guide and the latest 50th BCS circular.
BCS Syllabus FAQs
A 200-mark MCQ test with 0.50 negative marking per wrong answer.
900 marks for general cadres and 1100 for technical/professional cadres.
The viva is 200 marks.
From the sum of written (900/1100) and viva (200) marks; the preliminary is qualifying only.
Yes, 0.50 marks per wrong answer.
It is generally stable; any major change is announced by BPSC in the official circular.
Conclusion
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