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BPSC MDO Previous Year Question Papers
Mineral Development Officer Competitive Examination
Bihar Public Service Commission, PatnaBihar6 papers · 2025–2025Verified 10 Oct 2026
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About BPSC MDO
BPSC recruits Mineral Development Officers in the Bihar Mines and Geology Service under the Mines and Geology Department. Advertisement No. 36/2025 notified 15 posts. Selection runs through a written examination of three papers, two objective and one descriptive in Mining or Geology, followed by an interview.
Eligibility (summary)
Under Advt. No. 36/2025, a second-class M.Sc. in Geology or Applied Geology, an M.Tech in Geology or a degree in Mining Engineering is required; age 21 to 37 for unreserved men on 01.08.2025. Read the latest notification for exact age limits, relaxations and qualifications.
Stages & subjects
- 1
Written Examination
General Knowledge (objective), Mining or Geology (descriptive), Mineral Policy and related Acts (objective)
- 2
Interview
Interview for candidates shortlisted from the written examination
General KnowledgeMining EngineeringGeologyMineral Policy and Related Acts
Exam pattern
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | Three papers of 100 marks and 1 hour 30 minutes each: General Knowledge (objective), Mining or Geology (descriptive, candidate's choice), and Mineral Policy and related Acts, Rules and Regulations (objective); minimum 40% (General), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST, women, PwD)Advt. No. 36/2025 · source |
Preparing with BPSC MDO papers
- Start with the most recent paper (2025) to see the current style, then work backwards.
- Practise each stage separately: Written Examination, Interview.
- Official answer keys are available for some years. Check your answers against them, not against unofficial solutions.
- Re-check the syllabus in the latest notification before relying on older papers.
FAQs
Where can I download BPSC MDO previous year papers?
PYQSathi lists 6 BPSC MDO papers from 2025 to 2025, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
Who conducts BPSC MDO?
BPSC MDO is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
Is this information official?
No. PYQSathi is independent. We summarise official documents and link to them, last checked 10 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official website before applying.
Official sources
- Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna — official website
- BPSC Advertisement No. 36/2025, Mineral Development Officer (scanned, Hindi)
- BPSC Question Booklets page
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