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BIS Syllabus and Exam Pattern
BIS Recruitment
- Sections
- 5
- Topics
- 37
- Sub-topics
- 111
- Questions
- 175
- Marks
- 175
The BIS (BIS Recruitment) syllabus is organised into 5 sections: General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning, English and Technical Knowledge. Together they cover 37 topics and 111 sub-topics. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.
Where the marks are
Share of total marks by section
- General Studies29%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Technical Knowledge29%50 marks · 50 Qs
- Mathematics14%25 marks · 25 Qs
- Reasoning14%25 marks · 25 Qs
- English14%25 marks · 25 Qs
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Current Affairs
Indian History
Geography
Polity
Economy
General Science
Sports
Awards
Exam pattern at a glance
- General Studies50 questions · 50 marks · 29% of stage · 8 topics
- Mathematics25 questions · 25 marks · 14% of stage · 8 topics
- Reasoning25 questions · 25 marks · 14% of stage · 8 topics
- English25 questions · 25 marks · 14% of stage · 8 topics
- Technical Knowledge50 questions · 50 marks · 29% of stage · 5 topics
BIS section-wise syllabus
Mathematics
8 topics · 24 sub-topics
- Number System
- Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion
- Profit Loss
- Interest
- Time & Work
- Speed & Distance
- Data Interpretation
Reasoning
8 topics · 24 sub-topics
- Analogies
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction
- Series
- Syllogisms
- Venn Diagrams
- Puzzles
English
8 topics · 24 sub-topics
- Reading Comprehension
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Correction
- Fill Blanks
- Para Jumbles
- Active/Passive
- Cloze Test
Technical Knowledge
5 topics · 15 sub-topics
- Engineering Basics
- Technical Fundamentals
- Subject Knowledge
- Recent Technologies
- Safety & Standards
Frequently asked questions
What is the BIS syllabus?
The BIS syllabus has 5 sections: General Studies, Mathematics, Reasoning, English and Technical Knowledge. Together they cover 37 topics and 111 sub-topics.
How many questions come from each BIS section?
General Studies: 50 questions (50 marks); Mathematics: 25 questions (25 marks); Reasoning: 25 questions (25 marks); English: 25 questions (25 marks); Technical Knowledge: 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.
How can I prepare for BIS on Topicly?
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Is this the official BIS syllabus?
It is compiled from the official BIS notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.
Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.