The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 71st Combined Competitive Pre Examination 2025. A total of 1298 vacancies are available across various administrative posts in the Bihar state government. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official BPSC website. Read on for full details, including important dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, documents required, FAQs, and more.
Exam Name | BPSC 71st Combined Competitive (Pre) Exam 2025 |
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Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
Total Vacancies | 1298 Posts |
Application Mode | Online |
Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-based) |
Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
Location | Bihar |
Event | Date |
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Notification Release Date | June 2025 (Expected) |
Online Application Start Date | July 2025 (Expected) |
Last Date to Apply | July 2025 (Expected) |
Last Date for Fee Payment | July 2025 |
Admit Card Release | August/September 2025 |
BPSC 71st Pre Exam Date | September/October 2025 |
Pre Exam Result Date | November 2025 (Tentative) |
Category | Application Fee |
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General / OBC / EWS | โน600/- |
SC / ST / PH | โน150/- |
Female (Bihar Domicile) | โน150/- |
Payment Mode | Online (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI) |
Post Name | Number of Posts |
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Bihar Administrative Services | 200+ |
Bihar Police Service (DSP) | 80+ |
Revenue Officer | 100+ |
Supply Inspector | 70+ |
Rural Development Officer | 150+ |
Block Panchayat Raj Officer | 100+ |
Bihar Education Services | 120+ |
Other Various Departments | Remaining |
Note: Final vacancy distribution will be available in the detailed notification.
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university or institution.
Final-year candidates may apply if their results are declared before the main exam.
Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
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General (Male) | 20/21/22* | 37 years |
General (Female) | 20/21/22* | 40 years |
OBC / EWS (Male/Female) | 20/21/22* | 40 years |
SC / ST (Male/Female) | 20/21/22* | 42 years |
Minimum age depends on post โ typically 20 (for DSP), 21 (Revenue Officer), and 22 (others).
At the time of applying and later during document verification, candidates must have:
Passport-size photograph
Scanned signature
Aadhar Card
Graduation Certificate/Marksheet
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
Income Certificate for EWS (if applicable)
ID Proof (Voter ID/Driving License/PAN etc.)
The BPSC 71st Recruitment involves the following stages:
Preliminary Examination โ Qualifying (Objective type)
Main Examination โ Descriptive (Written)
Interview โ Final selection stage
Final merit will be based on Main Exam + Interview marks only.
Mode: Offline (Objective)
Duration: 2 Hours
Marks: 150
Subjects: General Studies (History, Geography, Politics, Current Affairs, Bihar Special)
Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
Click on โApply Online for 71st CCE 2025โ
Register with a valid mobile number and email ID
Fill the application form carefully
Upload the required documents
Pay the fee online
Submit and take a printout for future reference
The BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) is held to recruit officers for Group A and B posts under the Bihar government. This exam is one of the most prestigious state civil services exams, attracting lakhs of aspirants across Bihar.
ย | General | BC | BC Female | EBC | EWS | SC | ST | Total |
ย | 534 | 148 | 32 | 179 | 115 | 154 | 09 | 1171 |
ย | 36 | 12 | 02 | 09 | 08 | 11 | 01 | 79 |
ย | 06 | 01 | 0 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 0 | 14 |
ย | 19 | 01 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 08 | 0 | 34 |
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