The Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) exam is a highly competitive nationwide examination in Bangladesh conducted by the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruitment to various Bangladesh Civil Service cadres . Here are some steps that can help you prepare for the BCS exam:

1. Understand the BCS exam: The BCS exam consists of three stages: Preliminary Test, Written Test, and Viva . The preliminary test is 200 marks and has a fixed time of 2 hours. The written test is 900 marks for general cadre. For technical or professional cadre, there is an additional 200 marks written exam in their academic field. Finally, the viva exam has 200 marks .
2. Know the BCS syllabus: The BCS syllabus covers a wide range of subjects such as Bangla language and literature, English language and literature, Bangladesh Affairs, International Affairs, Geography (Bangladesh and World), Environment and Disaster Management, General Science, Computer and ICT, Mathematical logic, Mental Ability, Ethics, Values and Good Governance . It’s important to know the syllabus well before starting your preparation.
3. Realize your stages: Before starting your preparation, it’s important to realize your stages. You can divide your preparation into two parts: Basic to Advanced Preparation and Specific Preparation ¹. Basic to Advanced Preparation includes Math preparation, English preparation, Vocabulary part, Written part Bangla preparation, General science preparation, Mental ability and Mathematical Logic. Specific Preparation includes taking a habit of reading newspapers .
4. Take online support: There are many websites that offer online support for BCS exam preparation such as bcsstudy.com ². You can find all resources for BCS preparation on this website without any login or registration ². You can also take advantage of online exam apps like Live MCQ ³.
5. Practice previous year’s question papers: Practicing previous year’s question papers is an effective way to prepare for the BCS preparation. You can collect question papers from 10-29th and solve them thoroughly.

Remember that patience is key when preparing for the BCS exam. It’s important to start your preparation early and stay focused throughout the process. Good luck!