The biggest and most competitive exam in the history of Bangladesh is BCS- Bangladesh Civil Service Exam. Millions of candidates apply every year. About 2 thousand get a chance to become a cadre.
More than 270 candidates fought against 1 cadre! Can you imagine? The BCS exam in Bangladesh is more competitive than the famous universities of the world, Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford. The number of candidates is increasing day by day and the number of cadres is not increasing. So the level of competition is unimaginable. A lot of study is required to survive in this competition. It is impossible to become a BCS cadre without persistence, regular BCS preparation.

The race to become BCS cadre, the most prestigious job in Bangladesh, has to start long ago. The more one reads, the more likely one is to survive.

In today's article we will discuss about BCS Preparation. (How to take BCS preparation?)

Being serious:

First you have to set your mind. BCS is an exam like any other exam. But that is the most important and difficult test of life. So you have to study regularly to pass this exam. Many candidates have BCS books on their desks day after day. No one even opens it. I'll read today, I'll read tomorrow, months go by like this. Dust falls on the book, but no more reading. So it is not enough to just buy books and collect them. Be serious and read those books daily.

How to start BCS preparation?

If you want to join BCS, then you should start studying from university life. You have to study regularly according to the syllabus keeping only BCS target. In fact, there is no such catch-and-break BCS study rule. So you should start your BCS preparation by having a good look at all the information about BCS Syllabus and BCS Exam Procedure while you are in the university.

How many hours to study for BCS?

How much time one reads will depend on what subject one is reading. If your university subject requires more time then study less time. In no way can the university studies be reduced to study BCS.

BCS preparation:

BCS exam has 3 stages. Preliminary, Written and Viva Examination. Preliminary vaccine test only. Few candidates are selected through this test to narrow down the candidates. Marks are 200 in this exam. If you get 200 out of 200 here, there will be no benefit. Pass with only one pass mark. So far in the history of time all those who got 120 or a little more have passed the preliminary exam. Therefore, it is wise to read a useful book again and again instead of reading book after book to prepare for the preliminary exam.

View Syllabus: (BCS Syllabus)

It is important to read BCS syllabus from cover to cover before preparation. Generally there are no questions out of the syllabus. By looking at the syllabus one should understand which subject is good and which subject is weak Suppose you are studying in CSE. Then computer and information technology subject is very easy for you. So you need to read less than others on this subject. You can read other things during this time.

Solved Previous Year Questions:

Every time in the history of BCS there is some repeat from the previous question. Moreover, if you solve the previous questions, you will know about BCS exam. There are many books available in the market. Any one should be bought and dropped in 1st or 2nd year of university.

A Bengali and English newspaper should be read Daily:

The importance of newspapers is immense. Reading newspaper articles will help a lot in BCS written exam. Moreover, in the BCS preliminary examination questions come from Bangladesh subjects and international subjects. The questions of These 2 subjects are usually asked by the questioners from the newspaper . So if you read the newspaper regularly, you can get answers from them easily.

It is better to read some famous books in 3rd year of university:

There are always some questions in BCS from the books “Unfinished Autobiography”, “Lalinil Diwali”. Moreover, Viva Board asks questions from such books. Along with these, books related to the history of Bangladesh, books on the liberation war should be read .

How much do you know about your home district?

In BCS viva board everyone is asked questions from their own district. So know about your district, upazila in advance. You will get this information in Wikipedia, Bangla Pedia.

Subject wise books should be read for each subject as per BCS syllabus from 4th year of university:

If you study regularly, you can prepare very well in every subject. It will be better if you write down the topics that you find difficult in the notebook. They will be remembered if they are revised after a few days.

10. After all BCS is an exam. Yes very difficult, but not impossible:

1 4th of the way you study the night before any university or HSC exam and if you study for BCS exam daily, your run will be in top 100 in BCS exam.

BCS Exam Book List (Books To Read To Pass Preli)

So it is important to be serious and study regularly. It is good to read the words 'BCS pass in 1 week' but in reality such candidates are not seen. So don't read too much in a short time, read a little bit over a long period of time. So you can use Hello BCS app for BCS preparation and other tricks

First check the syllabus of BCS Written Preparation (International Affairs).

Topic
(Conceptual Issues)
Topics covered
Introduction to International Affairs: 
Significance of International Affairs; Meaning and Scope of International Affairs; Connections between international affairs and international politics.

1. World States and People/Groups Representing Governments: 

Modern States, State Types, Sovereignty, Non-State Actors, International Institutions, Groups Representing Governments and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Relationships.

2.Energy and Security: 

Energy, National Power, Balance of Power, Disarmament, Arms Control, Geopolitics, Terrorism. Major ideas and ideologies: Nationalism, imperialism, colonialism, neo-colonialism, post-modernism, globalization and the new world order.

3. Foreign Policy and Diplomacy: 

Concept of foreign policy and diplomacy, decision making process, foreign policy makers, diplomatic functions, immunities and privileges.

4. International Economic Relations: International Trade, Free Trade, Protection, Foreign Aid, Debt Crisis, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Financial Liberalization, Regionalism, Regionalism, North-South Gap, Global Poverty, MDGs.

5. Global Environment: Environmental Issues Challenges, Climate Change, Global Warming, Climate Adaptation, Climate Diplomacy.

Full value

Answer 10 out of 12 questions.

4*10 = 40 marks.

Topic

(Empirical Issue)

Topics covered

United Nations System: United Nations and its organs, importance and limitations of the United Nations, reforms and role of the United Nations, Security Council, UN peacekeeping and peace-building functions, human rights programs, environmental programs International

Court of Justice, and Women's Empowerment Foreign Relations of Major Powers: USA, Russia, UK, China, France, Germany, India, Japan etc.

Global Initiatives and Institutions: World Bank, IMF, ADB, G-77, WTO, Kyoto Protocol, COP etc.

Regional Organizations: SAARC, BIMSTEC, EU, ASEAN, NATO, APEC, OIC, AU, GCC Major World Issues and Conflicts: Palestine issue, Arab Spring, Kashmir issue, Syrian crisis, Persian Gulf conflict, nuclear issue and Iran, North Korea issue, regional disputes in Southeast and East Asia, nuclear proliferation and other contemporary issues.

Politics of South Asia: India-Pakistan relations, Bangladesh-India relations, regional integration, water disputes, border issues and terrorism. Bangladesh in International Affairs: Major Achievements, Challenges, Future Directions

Full value

Answer 3 out of 4 questions. 
3*15 = 45 marks.   Let's see what the target marks could be. BCS Written Preparation (International Affairs) Target Marks: A. Conceptual Issues: 25-30. Total Marks = 40 b. Empirical Issues: 27-33. Total Marks = 45 c. Problem Solving: 10-12. Total Marks = 15 65-70 marks are considered good in international subjects. But you can get more than that. 80 marks are also obtained if enough reference, map is given in the answer. 47th BCS Preparation Enroll now in our program to prepare for 47th BCS. Enroll Now How to prepare for BCS Written Preparation (International Affairs)? International subjects like Bangladesh subjects are also an important subject in BCS written exam. Since the syllabus is divided into 3. So I am talking about the preparation of each one separately. 1. Conceptual issues Total marks in this section is 40. There will be 12 questions. You have to answer 10. This section mostly comes with definitions. Some specific topics have to be answered. You will get better marks if you use quotation. If you want the difference, give it in the form of a table. Never give the difference without a table. Time for 10 questions will be 72 minutes. So time cannot be wasted. Answer only what the question asks for. There is no use in filling the ledger. In the past, writing more would get marks. But currently the ledger is viewed by 2 examiners. So write less but write logically. Some important topics for Conceptual section: The question arises here from the interplay of international relations and international politics. Nature of state, modern state system, international relations, nation-state, independence-sovereignty, balance of power, nationalism, weapons , terrorism, colonialism, globalization and global challenges should be well known. 2. Empirical Issue 3 to 4 questions are to be answered in this section. Each question carries 15 marks. So the answer should be written a little bigger. Time will be 80 minutes. Your answer must be analytical. Do not write paragraph by paragraph. Examiner wants to see the points. So write in bullet point form. Maps, charts must be used. What you want to say, so that it can be understood through pictures or charts. Use of maps, charts will get you good marks. Give an introduction for each question. In the introduction, tell about how you are giving your answer. Conclusion must be added before finishing the answer. A short paragraph in your entire answer is the conclusion.

Remember, introduction and conclusion are important in the eyes of the examiner. If you do well in these two parts, no one will be able to stop you from getting good marks, inshallah. Some important topics in this section Read well about the UN and Its various organizations, activities, international initiatives, international organizations and the world's major problems and conflicts, world trade, development, investment and ongoing important issues. Apart from this, it will be easy to answer if you have a clear understanding of Middle East , South Asia, Far East, South China Sea, Mediterranean Sea and various regional and military alliances, EU, Russia, China, America.

Job competition is increasing day by day. Thousands of candidates fight against one post. Many are qualified for that one position job. Competition is among the eligible. So in the fight to be one of the many, you have to present yourself a little differently .  Today's article will tell about how to prepare vivare for various competitive job exams including BCS/Bank/Primary.

BCS Viva Preparation

Viva is the 3rd stage out of three stages of BCS exam. Viva has 200 marks. If you get selected in viva then your job is guaranteed. You have to prepare yourself long in advance for complete preparation of Vivar. Because there is no specific syllabus for Viva. So many questions are asked.

How to prepare for viva exam

1. Vivar Day Preparation: Know Bengali Date, Bengali Month Name, Bengali Year, Arabic Date, Month Name, Arabic Year of the day your Viva will be held. What are the main headlines of the leading English and Bengali newspapers on that day? If there is a historical event on that date, if possible, keep a detailed understanding of that event.

2.Know about yourself: Birth year, age as on date of birth, information related to famous and popular person in your name, historical places located in your district. Why is the place famous? One should know about one's family, profession of father and mother, good and bad aspects, hobbies, extra curricular activities etc.

3. Know about the educational qualifications acquired: Subjects studied in the subject in which you have obtained your degree, Chairman of the Department, VC of the University or Head of the Institution, First VC, Establishment Period of the Institution etc. Have a basic understanding of the subject you read.

4. Preparation to introduce yourself: It is important to qualify to introduce yourself in Viva Board. If you are asked to 'describe about yourself', you must describe it in English. Otherwise you can do it through any medium of Bengali or English.

5. Job Experience: Have you worked anywhere before? If you do now do not? And if you leave the job, you are asked about the reason for leaving.

6. Concept of History: The rule of Britain in Bangladesh, the ancient history of the country should be fully understood.

7. Liberation War: 1952 Language Movement, 1954 United Front, 1966 Six Points, 1969 People's Uprising, 1970 Elections, 1971 Liberation War with various events should be well known about Bangabandhu.

8. Current Government and Council of Ministers: What are the challenges of the current government? The name of the mega achievement project, what is the major achievement project, what is the major achievement of the current government? What is the number of departments and districts in the country? To have a complete understanding of the names of ministers and who holds which duties.

9. Recent World and Current Affairs: Try to stay updated about the current happenings in the country abroad, including reading newspapers regularly. Keep an eye on international affairs, recent events regularly after the release of Viber dates. Besides, you can read 2- 3 current affairs before Vivar. You can see all the headlines of the newspaper on the day of the viva exam.

10. Argument about the cadre of your choice: Have a clear idea about the 1,2,3,4,5 cadre of your choice. Like your 1st choice is administration cadre. In that case you will be asked about why administration is your first choice.

11. Pay attention to your dress and personality: Dress code is important in any job viva. Don't wear clothes that don't go with you on Viva Board. No need to look too smart. Wearing brightly colored clothes is foolish. Wear loose clothes. Girls should wear light colored sarees, while boys should wear black or solid color pants and white shirts.

Bank Viva Preparation 25 marks are allotted in bank viva exam. As in every viva field some basic questions are asked like tell about yourself, tell about your area, tell about educational qualification etc. These are all common questions. In Bank Vivar questions are asked from Banking, Fundamentals of Economics, Banking Sector, International Financial Institutions, Banking Terms and Choice. Primary Teacher Viva Preparation In the government primary teacher recruitment exam Viva is on 20 marks. If there are good academic results, 10 marks are given in educational qualification In viva it is considered whether a candidate answers smartly with confidence or not. Some basic questions: - Introduce yourself, what is the meaning of the name? Tell me about yourself / Tell me five minutes about yourself in English? What is your surname ? What is the meaning of surname? Tell me good and bad qualities about yourself? What do you do in your spare time? Who is the favorite poet? Why is he your favorite poet? Tell me the name of the recently read book? Which school /college/university did you attend? What is the difference between GPA and CGP? What is GPA/CGPA full form? What subjects were the honors in? Who is the father of that subject? etc. should be kept in mind. Translation is asked. Questions are asked from Bangladesh and international affairs, recent affairs, current affairs of the world. Regarding primary education: What is the name of long-term training of primary teachers? In what year did the nationalization of primary schools begin? Compulsory primary education in Bangladesh when? Who is the head of PTI? What is the name of primary digi? Why do you want to be a primary teacher? Why do you want to study at the university and become a primary teacher? Taking BCS exam? If the school does not have a head teacher, what do you do when children fight? Tell me in full (MOPME, NAPE, DPEd, URC, BANBEIS, NCTB, IPEMIS)? How many marks do you expect to get in the written test ?

Viva Preparation Tips for Job Exam

One of the dreaded names in any competitive job exam is viva. Be it BCS, bank or any other type of job. Viva is actually a game of luck. If luck is with you then zero if you are not a hero. Still if preparation is good before going for viva board your confidence will increase. This confidence brings more than half of the success of any work.

A few tips from Vivar 

1. Get enough sleep the night before the viva. Revise the previous readings if possible.

2. Be stress free. Don't worry.

3. Know well about yourself, your district, liberation war, constitution and recent issues.

4. Formal dress will fall. Pack all the necessary things in advance.

5. Arrive at the center ahead of time. Leave the house with a certain time in hand.

6. Enter Viva Board with Salaam/Adab with permission. If the number of members in the board is more, if necessary, I will contact everyone again with salam / adab. Don't wear it after sitting down. If not asked to sit , stand. After more than 1 minute, the board chairman will sit with the permission of the members. If wearing a mask, do not open it until told to do so.

7. If you want to talk about yourself in Bengali, say it in Bengali. Don't speak English by yourself.

8. If any question is asked about mathematics in viva, answer it carefully. Can't take much time.

9. If you don't know the answer to a question, say "I don't know at this time sir" or "I "don't know sir". There can be no argument. How many questions answered in viva board is not seen. Rather it focuses on how you handle the viva session.

10. More erudition cannot be claimed. Don't show too much smartness .

11. Avoid regionalism. Answer all questions in pure Bengali language.

12. At the end of Viva, he will come out with a smile.