The syllabus for the General Studies paper in the BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) exam is designed to test the candidate's knowledge and understanding of various subjects. It covers a wide range of topics, including history, geography, polity, economy, science, and current affairs. The detailed syllabus for the General Studies paper is as follows:

1. General Science:
- Physics: Laws of motion, work, energy, and power, sound, light, and heat, electricity and magnetism.
- Chemistry: Atomic structure, elements, compounds, acids, bases, and salts, chemical reactions, organic chemistry.
- Biology: Cell structure and functions, human anatomy and physiology, plant and animal kingdom, environmental science.

2. History of India and Bihar:
- Ancient India: Indus Valley Civilization, Vedic age, Mauryan and Gupta Empire.
- Medieval India: Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, Bhakti and Sufi movements.
- Modern India: British Raj, Indian National Movement, post-independence India.
- History of Bihar: Ancient, medieval, and modern history of Bihar, contribution of Bihar in the freedom struggle.

3. Geography:
- Physical Geography: Earth, its structure, rocks, climate, vegetation, and wildlife, major landforms, rivers, and lakes.
- Human Geography: Population, migration, settlement patterns, economic geography, agriculture, industries, transport, and communication.
- Geography of Bihar: Physical and human geography of Bihar, mineral resources, agriculture, industries, transport, and communication.

4. Indian Polity:
- Indian Constitution: Preamble, fundamental rights, duties, and directive principles of state policy.
- Government and Politics: Structure of government, parliament, judiciary, executive, elections, political parties, and pressure groups.
- Governance and Public Policy: Good governance, transparency, accountability, social justice, and welfare schemes.

5. Indian Economy:
- Basic Concepts: National income, poverty, unemployment, inflation, monetary and fiscal policy.
- Economic Development: Planning in India, economic reforms, agriculture, industry, foreign trade, and investment.
- Bihar Economy: Agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and economic development in Bihar.

6. General Mental Ability:
- Logical reasoning, analytical ability, problem-solving, data interpretation, and decision-making.

7. Current Affairs:
- National and international events, sports, awards, books, and authors, science and technology, government initiatives, etc.

The above-mentioned syllabus is not exhaustive and may be subject to change. Candidates are advised to refer to the official BPSC website or notification for the most updated and detailed syllabus for the General Studies paper.