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BPSC 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (1,957 Posts)
Official Commission / Board: Bihar Public Service Commission
Recruitment Lifecycle Progress
Stage 01
Official Notification
Gazetted & Published
Stage 02
Online Application
Till 2026-11-04
Stage 03
Admit Card
Announcing Soon
Stage 04
Written Exam
13 December 2026
Stage 05
Final Result & Cutoff
Post-Exam Verification
Age Reckoning Date
As on 01 August 2026Base: 20 to 37 YearsBetween 02-08-1989 and 01-08-2006 (both dates inclusive)Total Vacancies
1,957 Posts1 Distinct CadresBIHAR State DrivePay Scale & In-Hand
₹25,500₹38,000 - ₹44,000 / month7th CPC 53% DA + HRAOfficial Examination & Recruitment Schedule
Gazette VerifiedApplications Open28 Sept 2026
Last Date to Apply4 Nov 2026
Admit Card ReleaseTo be released on portal
Exam Date / Window13 December 2026
Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown
Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post
| Designated Post Name | Department / Cadre | Eligible Qualification Requirements | Vacancies | Age Bracket | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPSC 70th CCE Prelims | Bihar Public Service Commission | Graduation Degree in any stream | 1,957 | 20 to 37 Years | Level-9 & Level-7 |
Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix
Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements
| Category | Code | Statutory Fee | Upper Age Relaxation | Maximum Age | Statutory Concession Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | UR / GEN | ₹600 | No Age Relaxation | 37 Years | Standard fee applies |
| Economically Weaker Sections | EWS | ₹600 | No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%) | 37 Years | Valid Income & Asset Certificate required |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy) | OBC-NCL | ₹600 | +3 Years Upper Age Concession | 40 Years | Central Government format certificate required |
| Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | SC / ST | ₹150 | +5 Years Upper Age Concession | 42 Years | Subsidized / Refundable Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | PwBD / Divyang | ₹150 | +10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST) | 47 to 52 Years | Disability Certificate (>40%) required |
| Female Candidates (All Categories) | Female | ₹150 | As per Category | 37 to 42 Years | Standard Subsidized Fee |
Official Selection Process Stages
Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment
1Preliminary Examination (150 Marks)
Mandatory Screening2Main Written Examination
Qualifying Stage3Interview (120 Marks)
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Official Scheme of Examination
Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards
Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.
1
Preliminary Examination (CCE Prelims)
Mode: Offline (OMR Sheet)Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Negative Marking:1/3rd (0.33 mark) deducted for each incorrect answer
Criteria:Screening test for Mains. Cutoff around 91-100 marks out of 150.
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies & Bihar Special | 150 | 150 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 150 Qs | 150 Marks | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
2
Main Written Examination (Descriptive)
Mode: Descriptive (Pen-Paper)Duration: 3 Hours each paper
Negative Marking:Subjective evaluation
Criteria:General Hindi qualifying (30 marks min). Merit based on GS-1, GS-2, and Essay (900 marks total).
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (Qualifying Paper - 30% needed) | 10 | 100 | Composite |
| General Studies Paper-1 (History, Modern India, Statistical Analysis) | 8 | 300 | Composite |
| General Studies Paper-2 (Polity, Economy, Geography, Science & Tech) | 8 | 300 | Composite |
| Essay Paper (3 Sections: National, International, Bihar Proverbs/Culture) | 3 | 300 | Composite |
| Optional Subject (MCQ based - Qualifying nature only) | 100 | 100 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | 5 Qs | 900 Marks | 3 Hours each paper |
3
Personality Test (Interview)
Mode: Board Interview at BPSC PatnaDuration: 20 to 30 Minutes
Criteria:Final merit computed out of 1020 Marks (900 Mains + 120 Interview)
| Subject / Section | Questions | Maximum Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personality, Bihar Administrative Acumen, Current Events | — | 120 | Composite |
| Total Scheme | — Qs | 120 Marks | 20 to 30 Minutes |
Official Commission Directives & Candidate Instructions
Crucial conditions, verification rules, and examination hall mandates published in the official circular:
✓Highest vacancies in BPSC history including Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), DSP, and Revenue Officer
✓Negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33 mark) in Prelims
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