Big change in Bpsc: Now there will be five options in Mcq, choosing one of them is mandatory, if not chosen then so many marks will be deducted – Bpsc Mcq Pattern Change 2026 Adds Fifth Option E Not Attempted Negative Marking Rule Introduced

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Updated Fri, 01 May 2026 12:49 PM IST

BPSC: BPSC has made changes in the MCQ exam pattern and has now added the 5th option ‘E’, which will be Not Attempted. There will be a deduction of 1/3 marks for leaving the question without choosing any option. The new system will be implemented in the upcoming examinations and aims to increase transparency.


BPSC MCQ Pattern Change 2026 Adds Fifth Option E Not Attempted Negative Marking Rule Introduced

There will now be five options in the upcoming multiple choice examinations of BPSC. Marks will be deducted for not choosing any option.
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BPSC: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has decided to make important changes in the answering system of multiple choice questions (MCQ) based examinations. According to the press release issued by the Commission, the objective of this amendment is to make the examination process more transparent, streamlined and reliable, as well as to ensure discipline among the candidates.