Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) Recruitment 2025
BPSC Exam Adv. No: 71st CCE/2025 Notification
Total Vacancies: 1264 Posts
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 30 May 2025
- Online Application Start: 2 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2025 (11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 June 2025
- Application Correction: 9 July to 11 July 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: 10 September 2025 (Tentative)
- Mains Exam Date: December 2025 (Tentative)
- Admit Card Release: August 2025 (Tentative)
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1264
Reserved for Women: 396
Key Posts:
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Senior Deputy Collector
- Financial Administrative Officer
- Labour Superintendent
- Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar
- Sugarcane Officer
- Block Cooperative Officer
- Block Panchayati Raj Officer
- Block SC/ST Welfare Officer
- Revenue Officer
- Rural Development Officer
- Supply Inspector
- District Minority Welfare Officer
- Bihar Education Service Officer
- Assistant Director
Note: Department-wise and category-wise details available in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 01 August 2025)
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Specific qualifications for certain posts (refer notification)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 / 21 / 22 Years (Post-wise)
- Maximum Age:
- UR (Male): 37 Years
- UR (Female), BC/EBC: 40 Years
- SC/ST: 42 Years
- Age relaxation as per Bihar Govt. rules
Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS / Other State: ₹600
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female (Bihar): ₹150
- Biometric Fee (mandatory): ₹200
Mode of Payment: Online – Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Objective Type – General Studies
- 150 MCQs, 150 Marks
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
- Qualifying in nature
- Main Examination
- Descriptive Papers:
- General Hindi – 100 Marks (Qualifying – Min 30%)
- General Studies Paper I – 300 Marks
- General Studies Paper II – 300 Marks
- Essay – 300 Marks
- Optional Subject (Objective, 100 Marks – Qualifying)
- Duration: 3 Hours per paper
- Total Marks Counted for Merit: 900
- Descriptive Papers:
- Interview
- Marks: 120
- For candidates shortlisted after mains
Syllabus Overview
Prelims (General Studies)
- General Science
- National & International Current Events
- History of India & Bihar
- Geography of India & Bihar
- Indian Polity & Economy
- Indian National Movement & Bihar’s Contribution
- General Mental Ability
Mains
- General Hindi: Essay, Grammar, Syntax, Summary
- General Studies Paper I:
- Modern Indian History & Bihar
- National/International Events
- Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, Graphs
- General Studies Paper II:
- Indian Polity (with Bihar focus)
- Economy & Geography (focus on Bihar)
- Science & Technology
- Essay: Write three essays from three sections
- Optional Subjects: From BPSC optional list – subjects include History, Sociology, Public Administration, etc.
How to Apply
- Visit: bpsc.bihar.gov.in or bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Click on Apply Online for 71st CCE 2025
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
- Log in using credentials
- Fill application form with correct academic and personal details
- Upload scanned documents: Photo, Signature, Certificates
- Pay application & biometric fee online
- Review and submit the application
- Download confirmation page for records
Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
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