BPSC Exam – Bihar Public Service Commission 2026 Mock Test Series

• Candidates must carry a printed e-Admit Card and a valid original photo ID proof.
• Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
• Candidates must reach the examination center at least 60 minutes before the scheduled reporting time.
• Blue or black ballpoint pens are mandatory for OMR sheet marking.

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment into various administrative services. Candidates must monitor the official portal at bpsc.bih.nic.in for the latest notifications regarding the 70th CCE and subsequent cycles. All official announcements, including syllabus revisions and exam schedule modifications, are published exclusively via the BPSC official website. Applicants are advised to avoid third-party platforms for critical exam data and rely solely on the commission's 'Important Notices' section for real-time updates on registration and examination protocols.

To download the official BPSC recruitment notification PDF, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/.
2. Navigate to the 'Important Notices' tab on the left sidebar.
3. Locate the link labeled 'Advertisement for the Combined Competitive Examination'.
4. Click the link to open the PDF in a new browser tab.
5. Select the download icon to save the file for offline reference and verification of eligibility criteria.

Total vacancies for the BPSC CCE are determined by the General Administration Department, Government of Bihar. The distribution follows the reservation roster:

• General (UR): Based on current notification roster.
• EWS: 10% horizontal/vertical reservation.
• OBC/EBC: As per State Govt reservation policy.
• SC/ST: As per constitutional mandate.
• Women (Reserved): 35% horizontal reservation.

The application fee structure is as follows:

• General/OBC (Male): INR 600
• SC/ST (Bihar Domicile): INR 150
• Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile): INR 150
• PwBD Candidates: INR 150

Payment must be made via the integrated online payment gateway using Credit Card, Debit Card, or Net Banking.

The minimum age limit is 20, 21, or 22 years (depending on the post), and the maximum age limit is 37 years for General (Male) candidates as of the crucial cutoff date specified in the notification.

• OBC/EBC/Female (General): 3 years
• SC/ST (Male/Female): 5 years
• PwBD: 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per State Govt norms

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Specific posts (e.g., Financial Administrative Officer) may require additional qualifications in Mathematics or Statistics. Physical standards are mandatory for uniformed posts like DSP, including minimum height and chest measurement criteria.

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective type screening test.
2. Main Examination: Descriptive/Subjective type written test.
3. Personality Test (Interview): Final evaluation of candidates.
4. Document Verification: Verification of original credentials.
5. Medical Examination: Fitness assessment for specific services.

BPSC officers are recruited in the Pay Matrix ranging from Level 7 to Level 9. The monthly gross salary includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Medical Allowance as per the 7th Pay Commission recommendations for Bihar Government employees.

Admit cards are released 10-15 days prior to the exam on onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must carry the printed e-admit card and an original photo ID (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID) to the examination center for verification.

The provisional answer key is released on the official website shortly after the examination. Candidates can challenge the keys within the stipulated window by paying a prescribed fee per question. The final answer key is published after expert review of the submitted objections.

Results are declared based on the total marks secured in the Main Examination and the Personality Test. Normalization is applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The final merit list is prepared by the commission and published on the official BPSC website.

Focus on high-weightage sections: History of Bihar, Current Affairs, and General Science. Utilize the 'Lucent GK' series for static facts and 'Bihar Samagra' for regional coverage. Practice previous year question papers (PYQs) to understand the pattern of questions. Maintain a strict schedule for revision and prioritize daily newspaper reading for current events.

The following data represents the official preliminary examination cut-off marks for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), sourced directly from official BPSC result write-ups and corrigendum notifications.

BPSC 69th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination - 2023

Source: Official BPSC 69th CCE Preliminary Result Write-up, Ref No: 10/2023.

BPSC 68th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination - 2023

Source: Official BPSC 68th CCE Preliminary Result Write-up, Ref No: 04/2023.

BPSC 67th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination - 2022

Source: Official BPSC 67th CCE Preliminary Result Write-up, Ref No: 17/2022.