Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The Public Service Commission (PSC) has revised the marks distribution for the BCS preliminary examination, releasing the updated syllabus and allocation for the 50th BCS with the changes incorporated.

On Tuesday, the commission published the syllabus and the full breakdown for the 200-mark exam on its website.

A review of the revised structure shows that Bangla language and literature, and English language and literature, have each been allotted 30 marks, totalling 60. In the previous cycle -- the 47th BCS -- each carried 35 marks, adding up to 70.

Under the new system, international affairs will have 25 marks, while Bangladesh affairs will also carry 25. Previously, Bangladesh affairs had 30 marks and international a...