This is the complete list of BPSC essay topics set in the Mains essay paper of the 68th, 69th, 70th and 71st Combined Competitive Examinations, exactly as they appeared, section by section. BPSC introduced the essay paper with the 68th CCE Mains (2023), and the pattern has stayed the same since: three sections with four topics each, one essay to be written from each section. Section I takes abstract and philosophical themes, Section II takes current social, economic and political issues, and Section III asks you to build an essay around a Bhojpuri, Maithili or Magahi proverb, a part unique to BPSC. Reading four years of topics together is the fastest way to see what the Commission likes to ask.
BPSC essay paper at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 68th CCE Mains (2023), as part of the revised Mains scheme that also made the optional subject a qualifying objective paper |
| Marks and time | 300 marks, 3 hours; counts in the final merit (total 1,020 with GS I, GS II and the interview) |
| Structure | Three sections, four topics in each; write one essay per section (100 marks each) |
| Section I | Abstract, ethical and philosophical topics |
| Section II | Contemporary issues: economy, polity, environment, technology, women, security |
| Section III | Proverbs from Bihar’s languages (Bhojpuri, Maithili, Magahi), to be interpreted and developed into an essay |
| Language | Hindi or English (the proverb may be written in its original language) |
Essay topics by exam
71st BPSC Essay
Section I
- The Power of Mindset in Shaping Human Destiny.
- Technology as a Double-Edged Sword: Balancing Innovation and Control.
- Ethics in Action: Why Moral Courage Matters More than Opinion?
- Implications of Rising Tensions in the Middle East Geopolitical Crisis.
Section II
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Values: Can Machines Understand Morality?
- Environmental Responsibility in an Age of Industrial Expansion.
- Love and Knowledge: The Twin Pillars of a Meaningful Life.
- De-dollarization and the Changing Global Economic Order.
Section III (Bihari Proverbs)
- Bandar ki janait ahi adarkak swad.
- Adhajal ghaila chhalkait jay.
- Je kara lathi okara bhains.
- Akela chana bhad na fori sakela.
70th BPSC Essay
Section I
- Importance of India in Contemporary Global Perspective.
- Country Development and Information Technology.
- Environmental Imbalance is the Destroyer of Creation.
- Soil Conservation and Organic Farming.
Section II
- Political Will and National Security.
- End of Corruption and Upliftment of the Country.
- Lax Law and Order is a Hindrance to Women Empowerment.
- World Welfare is Impossible without Spiritual Consciousness.
Section III (Bihari Proverbs)
- Banle ke sathi sab kehu h auri bigdale ke kehu nahin.
- Jiate machhi nahin ghontai.
- Bapak nam sag pat aa betak nam paror.
- Jaisan boabad oisane katbad.
69th BPSC Essay
Section I
- Science and Technology are Helpful in Understanding the Mysteries of the Universe.
- Improving the Agricultural System Can Support the Rural Economy of the Nation.
- Black Money Economy is the Main Cause of Crime and Corruption.
- The Modern Communication Revolution Has Revolutionized Human Awareness of Means of Communication and Technology.
Section II
- Current Status of Women Empowerment: In Perspective of Political Empowerment.
- Need and Importance of Yoga for Spiritual Progress and Physical and Mental Development.
- Advantages and Disadvantages of the New Education Policy, 2023.
- Impact of Climate Change on Indian Agriculture and Prevention Measures.
Section III (Bihari Proverbs)
- Bin samaj ke boli ho sakela ka, bin boli (Bhasha) samaj ho sakela ka!
- Dhobiyak kukur nen ghar ke ne ghat ke.
- Agu nathi nai pachhu pagaha, bina chhan ke kude gadha.
- Aner dhuner ke Ram rakhavar.
68th BPSC Essay
Section I
- Forest Creates Its Own Trees. It Does Not Wait for the People to Throw Seeds.
- Literature Is Not Only a Source of Knowledge, but Also a Form of Moral and Social Activity.
- Perform Your Obligatory Duty Because Action Is Indeed Better Than Inaction.
- Good Art Should Illuminate Our Experience or Reveal Truths.
Section II
- We Are Not Makers of History, We Are Made by History.
- Internet Has Turned Our World into a Global Village.
- Thought Is the Base of Life.
- Education Seeking Change After Covid.
Section III (Bihari Proverbs)
- Dharma ke bina vigyan…, vigyan ke bina dharma…
- Paani mein machharia, nau-nau kutia bakharaa.
- Agila khetee aage-aage, pachhila khetee bhage jage.
- Moos motaihen, lodha hoihen, na hathi, na ghora hoihen.
What the four years of topics tell you
- Section I rewards range, not jargon. Mindset and destiny, moral courage, love and knowledge, thought as the base of life: these need examples from history, science and daily life, and a clear personal position.
- Section II tracks the year’s news. De-dollarisation and the Middle East (71st), national security and corruption (70th), NEP 2023 and climate change in agriculture (69th), Covid and education (68th). Keep a one-page note on each big theme of the year with two or three figures.
- Section III is about interpretation. The proverb is a prompt, not the subject: “Je kara lathi okara bhains” (whoever holds the stick owns the buffalo) invites an essay on power and justice, “Akela chana bhad na fori sakela” (a single gram cannot crack the furnace) one on collective action. Open by explaining the proverb in plain words, then build the argument with examples from Bihar.
- Practice format: three essays of about 700 to 800 words each in three hours means roughly 55 minutes per essay, including five minutes of planning. Rehearse that clock.
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