BPSC AEDO Syllabus 2025: Hello friends, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the detailed AEDO (Assistant Engineer District Officer) Syllabus 2025. This syllabus is crucial for your preparation, as it outlines the exam pattern, marking scheme, and selection process in a clear manner. Although the exam is conducted in multiple stages, the focus remains only on the written test and document verification.
BPSC AEDO Syllabus 2025 brings some important updates that every aspirant must know. The written test will be objective type only and there will be no interview stage. The final merit list will be prepared solely on the basis of marks obtained in the written exam. In case of a tie, marks in General Studies will be considered first, followed by age, and finally alphabetical order (Devanagari script).
BPSC AEDO Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper Name | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Language | 100 {English – 30 Marks, Hindi – 70 Marks} | 2 Hours |
| General Studies | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General Aptitude | 100 | 2 Hours |
Key Points:
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Language Paper (English & Hindi) is qualifying in nature, requiring a minimum of 30% marks in each.
- If a candidate fails to secure minimum marks in language papers, their other answer sheets will not be evaluated.
BPSC AEDO Syllabus in Hindi 2025
I. General Language
This section tests the understanding and practical usage of English and Hindi.
A. Hindi Language Syllabus:
- समास, संधि, अलंकार
- तत्सम एवं तद्भव शब्द
- वर्तनी, विलोम शब्द, पर्यायवाची शब्द
- मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
- कारक, लिंग, वचन
- संक्षेपण, वाक्य संशोधन
- अन्य सामान्य व्याकरणिक विषय
B. English Language Syllabus:
- Spot the Error, Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks
- Comprehension Passage
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Improvement of Sentences
- Spellings / Detecting Errors
- Active / Passive Voice
- Idioms & Phrases
- Direct / Indirect Narration
II. General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन)
Focuses on testing general knowledge and awareness.
- General Science: Basics of Physics, Chemistry, Biology; latest inventions & technology.
- Current Affairs: National & international events (political, social, economic, sports).
- History of India & Bihar: Ancient, Medieval, Modern India; major historical & cultural aspects of Bihar.
- Geography: Physical features of India & Bihar; rivers, mountains, water resources, climate.
- Indian Polity & Economy: Constitution, administrative & financial system, economic development of Bihar.
- National Movement & Bihar’s Contribution: Freedom struggle, Bihar’s freedom fighters & movements.
III. General Aptitude (सामान्य योग्यता)
Divided into Mathematics and Reasoning.
A. Mathematics:
- Number System, Whole Numbers
- Decimals & Fractions
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Average, Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit & Loss
- Basic Arithmetic Operations
B. Reasoning Ability:
- Problem Solving, Analysis & Observation
- Analogy, Similarity & Difference
- Spatial Orientation, Visual Memory
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Classification
- Numerical & Non-Verbal Series
- Coding-Decoding, Relationship Concepts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the selection process for BPSC AEDO 2025?
The selection process includes only two stages –
- Written Examination (Objective Type)
- Document Verification {There is no interview stage}.
Q2. How is the final merit list prepared?
The merit list is based solely on written exam marks. In case of a tie, preference is given in the following order:
- Higher marks in General Studies, Higher age
- Alphabetical order of name (Devanagari script).
Q3. How many papers are there in the AEDO exam?
There are three papers –
- General Language (English & Hindi) – 100 marks
- General Studies – 100 marks
- General Aptitude – 100 marks
Q4. Is there negative marking in BPSC AEDO?
Yes. For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark is deducted.
Q5. Are the language papers qualifying in nature?
Yes. General English (30 marks) and General Hindi (70 marks) are qualifying in nature. Candidates must score at least 30% marks in each language paper.
Q6. What happens if a candidate fails to secure minimum marks in the language paper?
If the minimum qualifying marks (30%) are not obtained in either English or Hindi, then the candidate’s other papers will not be evaluated.
Q7. What is the duration of each paper in BPSC AEDO Exam?
Each paper is of 2 hours duration.
Q8. What is the exam type – objective or subjective?
The AEDO exam is conducted in Objective (MCQ) format only.
