The Bihar
Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced the much‑anticipated Vice
Principal (ITI) 2025 recruitment under advertisement no. 40/2025 on 10
June 2025, opening 50 vacancies for this leadership role in Bihar’s
technical education institutes. Online applications ran from 10 June to 3
July 2025, and the written exam and interview stages will follow soon
This
guide breaks down everything you need: the official exam pattern, detailed
syllabus, selection process, exam strategy, study resources, and FAQs. Whether
you’re finishing your eligibility checks or deep into preparation, read on!
BPSC has advertised 50 Vice Principal-level posts, with 35%
horizontal reservation for women, yielding 15 seats for female
candidates. Category-wise breakup is:
Category
|
Posts |
Women’s Seats (35%) |
Unreserved (UR)
|
18 |
6 |
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
5 |
2 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) (incl. 2 backlog) |
7 |
2 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) (1 backlog) |
1 |
0 |
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) (incl. 1
backlog) |
9 |
3 |
Backward Class (BC) |
5 |
2 |
Women from Backward Classes |
2 |
0 |
Total |
50 |
15 |
Table 1:
Exam Blueprint
Section |
Questions |
Marks |
Time |
General Engineering Sci. |
100 |
100 |
~120 min* |
General Aptitude |
50 |
50 |
~60 min* |
Total |
150 |
150 |
3 hrs |
*Time
allotment is suggestive; sectional divisions aren’t enforced. Allocate based on
your comfort.
This
section tests fundamental engineering knowledge across disciplines. The
following is a consolidated syllabus from multiple sources
Subject |
Important Topics |
Civil Engineering |
- Transportation Engineering-
Concrete Technology- Steel Design- Theory of Structures- Design and
Valuation- Irrigation Engineering- Soil Mechanics- Hydraulics- Building
Materials & Estimating- Surveying- RCC Design- Environmental Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
- Basic Concepts- Synchronous
Machines- Transmission & Distribution- Measurement & Measuring
Instruments- Fractional Kilowatt Motors & Single-Phase Induction Motors-
Magnetic Circuits- Electrical Machines- Estimation & Costing- Utilisation
of Electrical Energy- Generation- AC Fundamentals- Basic Electronics- Circuit
Laws |
Mechanical Engineering |
- Nozzles & Steam Turbines-
Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials- Properties &
Classification of Fluids- Boilers- IC Engine Cooling & Lubrication-
Refrigeration Cycles- Principle of Refrigeration Plant- Air Compressors &
Their Cycles- Specification & Fitting Accessories- Measurement of Fluid
Friction- Centrifugal Pumps- Properties of Pure Substances- Dynamics of Ideal
Fluids- IC Engine Performance- Theory of Machines & Machine Design- First
Law of Thermodynamics- Classification of Seals- Rankine Cycle of a System-
Measurement of Flow Rate- Fluid Statics- Air-Standard Cycles for IC Engines-
Basic Principles of Hydraulic Turbines- Fluid Kinematics |
General Aptitude |
- Number Systems- Space
Visualization- Coding & Decoding- Relationship Between Numbers- Syllogism
Analysis- Percentages- Bar Graphs & Pie Charts- Time & Distance-
Averages- Time & Work- Ratios & Proportions- Simple & Compound
Interest, Profit & Loss- Logical Reasoning- Analytical Ability |
✅ Marks: 30
✓ Focus areas:
≥
Candidates with written test clearance will be called based on merit.
Start Smart: Foundation Building
Study Plan & Time Management
Section‑Wise Approach
Mock Tests & Previous Year Papers
Simulate
the real exam environment. Analyze your attempts to spot weak areas and time
sinks.
Interactive Learning
Attend
online webinars, coaching, or interactive classes. Use apps like Testbook for
quizzes and test series
Interview Readiness
FAQs
Q1. How
many questions & marks?
150 questions, 150 marks (100 technical, 50 aptitude); duration = 3 hours
Q2. Is
there negative marking?
Yes, –0.25 per wrong answer
Q3. Exam
medium?
Both Hindi & English
Q4. Can
M.Tech / M.E help?
Yes, it's a desirable qualification and adds to your selection profile
Q5. Pay
scale?
₹53,100 per month (Level‑9 pay)
Q6. When
will the exam be held?
Exam date & admit cards are yet to be officially released.
Summary & Final Tips
The BPSC
ITI Vice Principal 2025 exam offers a fantastic career pathway in Bihar’s
technical education sector. With a sound strategy, disciplined study, and
consistent practice, cracking this exam is within reach. Leverage the syllabus,
exam insights, mock systems, and interview prep outlined here to give yourself
the best shot.
Ready to take the next step? Start your preparation today, believe in yourself, and aim high. Best of luck! ????
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