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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Mains exam date for Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Main Written Competitive Examination.The Exam is likely to take place in June or July 2025.

BPSC will be undertaking the recruitment of Child Development Officer (CDPO). The recruiting agency follows the 7th pay commission for paying the salaries of the government-employed personnel. It has released the official notification for Child Development Officer vacancies on its official recruitment portal.

Latest Notification

The official notification for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Child Development Officer (CDPO) Recruitment has been released on the website. Interested candidates are advised to keep checking the website for official updates and notifications regarding the exam and other important details

Registration

To apply online for the available vacancies, candidates should follow the below-mentioned steps.

Step 1: Candidates should visit the official website of BPSC CDPO.

Step 2: They will then be required to select the New Registration option.

Step 3: After going through the instructions manual, they will have to accept the information given.

Step 4: On selecting the New Registration option, candidates should submit their details which are important for the online application and document verification.

Step 5: Use this registration number and password to log in and fill out the rest of the application form

Step 6: Make the application fee payment

Step 7: Submit and take the printout of the BPSC CDPO registration form

Eligibility Criteria

Some of the important eligibility criteria required for the candidates to fulfill are mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria	Required Criteria
Nationality	Indian
Educational Qualifications	Completed graduation in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
Age limit	21-35

Application Fee

The fees will be variable following the category they belong to. the Payment can be done through credit/debit card, UPI, and Netbanking.

Category of the Candidates	Application Fees
General/EWS/OBC	Rs.600
SC/ST	Rs.150

Exam Pattern

The exam will be for two hours. There will be a negative marking of 1/4 or 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer. The Computer Based online test will be following the pattern as follows.

Exam	Prelims	Mains
Mode of Exam	Online	Online
Number of Sections	2	Compulsory- 3 Optional- 1
Name of Sections	General Knowledge General Awareness	Compulsory Section General Hindi General Studies-I General Studies-II Optional Section (Choose anyone) Home Science Psychology Sociology Labour and Social Welfare
Questions in each section	150	Compulsory Section General Hindi- 100 General Studies-I - 300 General Studies-II - 300 Optional Section- 300
Duration of the examination	2 hours	3 hours each
Maximum number of questions	150	300
Type of questions	Objective-based	Objective-based
Maximum number of marks	150	300 in each section
Marking Scheme	1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 deduction for an incorrect answer	1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 deduction for an incorrect answer
Language of Paper	English and Hindi	English and Hindi

Reservation

BPSC CDPO Age Relaxation 2025

Certain age relaxations are offered to candidates belonging to some categories.The details are mentioned below:

Category	Age Relaxation
Economically Backward Classes Female Candidates of Other Backward Classes	05 years
SC/ST	07 years

Counselling

The counselling system for the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Exam 2025 generally involves several important steps. Here’s an overview:

Counselling Process Overview
Eligibility for Counselling: Candidates who qualify in each the initial and principal examinations may be eligible for the counselling system.

Merit List Publication: After the principle examination results are announced, BPSC will put up a merit list of candidates eligible for counselling.

Counselling Registration: Eligible candidates ought to register for counselling on the reliable BPSC portal. This may additionally contain filling out a registration form and paying a fee.

Document Verification: Candidates will need to give several files for verification throughout the counselling session. Commonly required documents consist of:

BPSC examination scorecard
Educational certificate (diploma, mark sheets)
Age proof (Aadhar card, start certificates)
Caste certificates (if relevant)
Domicile certificates
Passport-sized snap shots
Choice Filling: After verification, applicants might be required to fill in their preferences for available positions or postings primarily based on their advantage ranks.

Seat Allotment: Seats may be allotted primarily based on candidates’ possibilities and advantage. The allotment effects could be posted at the professional BPSC internet site.

Joining Instructions: Candidates who receive an allotment gets in addition commands regarding their becoming a member of, reporting dates, and different formalities.

Syllabus

The syllabus has been mentioned below in a detailed manner.

Sections	Topics
General Awareness and General Knowledge	Current Affairs (National and International) Indian Geography Politics and Indian Parliament Sports Zoology and Botany History of Indian Financial System History of India including Medieval and Modern Important Days and dates Recent and Popular Monetary policies and regulations Indian polity, constitution, and economy Indian Environment Renowned Authors and books Developments in the field of Science and Technology Information Communication and Technology
General Studies-I	Indian Culture and History Modern History of India Current Affairs (National and International) Statistics- Mean, Mode, Median, and Derivation Graphs- Line, Bar, and Pie charts
General Studies-II	Indian Politics State Politics Indian Geography The Indian constitution, and economy Developments in the field of Science and Technology
General Hindi	Antonyms, Homonyms, and synonyms Vocabulary Spotting errors Phrases and idioms Fill in the blanks Passage correction Comprehension
Sociology	Social Dynamics Types of Society and differentiation Political and Sociocultural processes Understanding of various social groups Social structure, action, and system Status, role, and conflict
Home Science	Nature and Behaviors of Physical and Chemical substances World of living Natural Phenomenon Effects of natural resources and their importance Motion, Work, Energy, and Power Pressure, Floatation, and Surface Tension Thermodynamics, Magnetism, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism Kinetic Theory, Nuclear Fission, and Fusion Prominent Inventions Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, and Electrolysis Oxidation, Reduction, Acid, Bases, and Salts Metallurgy, Catalyst, Hydrocarbons, and Hydrocarbons.
Psychology	Application of Psychology Different Theories of Psychology Perception, Social Behaviour, Learning, Memory, and Personality Intelligence, and Aptitude Cognition and language Development of human behavior Physiological Psychology Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Psycho-Analysis Introduction to Reverse Psychology
Labour and Social Welfare	Principles of Labour Legislation Kinds of Labour Legislation Brief History of Labour Legislation in India Labour Laws, New Amendments, Provision and Evaluations International Labour Organisations: Composition, Activities, Creation of International Standards of LAbour-Influence on Indian Labour Legislations Labour Administration in Bihar

Exam

Here are the key highlights of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Exam:

Overview
Purpose: The BPSC CDPO Exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the position of Child Development Project Officer inside the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Bihar. The function entails overseeing child welfare applications and schemes.
Exam Structure
Stages: The choice method usually consists of:
Preliminary Examination: An goal-kind take a look at to display applicants.
Main Examination: A descriptive examination assessing applicants' information in relevant topics.
Interview: A final round to assess applicants’ character and suitability for the function.
Subjects Covered
Preliminary Exam: Common subjects consist of:

General Studies (Current Affairs, History, Geography, etc.)
General Knowledge
Main Exam: Subjects normally consist of:

Child Development and Psychology
Social Welfare and Policy
General Studies (English, Hindi, and so on.)
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Candidates ought to have a bachelor’s degree from a identified college.
Age Limit: Generally, candidates have to be between 21 to 37 years, with age relaxations for reserved categories.
Important Dates
Notification Release: The BPSC normally releases the examination notification several months before the exam date.
Application Period: Candidates typically have a detailed time frame to put up their programs online.
Exam Dates: The initial and essential assessments are commonly scheduled a few months aside.
Preparation Tips
Standard Textbooks: Use applicable textbooks and look at substances for infant development, social paintings, and widespread research.
Previous Year Papers: Solve beyond question papers to get familiar with the examination sample and styles of questions.
Mock Tests: Regularly take mock exams to improve your t

Eligibilty Criteria

Some of the important eligibility criteria required for the candidates to fulfill are mentioned below.

Eligibility Criteria	Required Criteria
Nationality	Indian
Educational Qualifications	Completed graduation in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% from a university recognized by the Association of Indian Universities
Age limit	21-35

Exam Pattern

The exam will be for two hours. There will be a negative marking of 1/4 or 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. Candidates will be awarded 1 mark for every correct answer. The Computer Based online test will be following the pattern as follows.

Exam	Prelims	Mains
Mode of Exam	Online	Online
Number of Sections	2	Compulsory- 3 Optional- 1
Name of Sections	General Knowledge General Awareness	Compulsory Section General Hindi General Studies-I General Studies-II Optional Section (Choose anyone) Home Science Psychology Sociology Labour and Social Welfare
Questions in each section	150	Compulsory Section General Hindi- 100 General Studies-I - 300 General Studies-II - 300 Optional Section- 300
Duration of the examination	2 hours	3 hours each
Maximum number of questions	150	300
Type of questions	Objective-based	Objective-based
Maximum number of marks	150	300 in each section
Marking Scheme	1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 deduction for an incorrect answer	1 mark each for the correct answer 0.25 deduction for an incorrect answer
Language of Paper	English and Hindi	English and Hindi

Syllabus

The syllabus has been mentioned below in a detailed manner.

Sections	Topics
General Awareness and General Knowledge	Current Affairs (National and International) Indian Geography Politics and Indian Parliament Sports Zoology and Botany History of Indian Financial System History of India including Medieval and Modern Important Days and dates Recent and Popular Monetary policies and regulations Indian polity, constitution, and economy Indian Environment Renowned Authors and books Developments in the field of Science and Technology Information Communication and Technology
General Studies-I	Indian Culture and History Modern History of India Current Affairs (National and International) Statistics- Mean, Mode, Median, and Derivation Graphs- Line, Bar, and Pie charts
General Studies-II	Indian Politics State Politics Indian Geography The Indian constitution, and economy Developments in the field of Science and Technology
General Hindi	Antonyms, Homonyms, and synonyms Vocabulary Spotting errors Phrases and idioms Fill in the blanks Passage correction Comprehension
Sociology	Social Dynamics Types of Society and differentiation Political and Sociocultural processes Understanding of various social groups Social structure, action, and system Status, role, and conflict
Home Science	Nature and Behaviors of Physical and Chemical substances World of living Natural Phenomenon Effects of natural resources and their importance Motion, Work, Energy, and Power Pressure, Floatation, and Surface Tension Thermodynamics, Magnetism, Nuclear Physics and Electromagnetism Kinetic Theory, Nuclear Fission, and Fusion Prominent Inventions Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, and Electrolysis Oxidation, Reduction, Acid, Bases, and Salts Metallurgy, Catalyst, Hydrocarbons, and Hydrocarbons.
Psychology	Application of Psychology Different Theories of Psychology Perception, Social Behaviour, Learning, Memory, and Personality Intelligence, and Aptitude Cognition and language Development of human behavior Physiological Psychology Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Psycho-Analysis Introduction to Reverse Psychology
Labour and Social Welfare	Principles of Labour Legislation Kinds of Labour Legislation Brief History of Labour Legislation in India Labour Laws, New Amendments, Provision and Evaluations International Labour Organisations: Composition, Activities, Creation of International Standards of LAbour-Influence on Indian Labour Legislations Labour Administration in Bihar