Bihar BPSC 71st PCS Prelims Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Date, Admit Card
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the notification for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (Prelims). This is one of the most prestigious recruitment drives in Bihar, opening doors for candidates to join the Bihar Administrative Services, Police Services, Revenue, Finance, and other allied departments.
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Candidates who wish to serve the state in Class I and Class II posts must carefully read the notification, eligibility, and exam pattern before applying online.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 02 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 30 June 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 06 September 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 13 September 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Other State | ₹600 |
| SC / ST (Bihar) | ₹150 |
| Female (Bihar Resident Only) | ₹150 |
Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age:
- Male Candidates: 37 Years
- Female Candidates: 40 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Bihar government rules.
Vacancy Details
BPSC has increased the number of vacancies for the 71st CCE.
- Earlier Vacancies: 1,250
- Revised Vacancies: 1,264 (including 14 posts for DSP)
These posts are spread across different administrative departments of Bihar.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
(Some posts require specific subject knowledge – check detailed notification for post-wise qualification.)
Selection Process
The BPSC 71st CCE selection process is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective type, qualifying in nature)
- Main Examination (Descriptive, merit-based)
- Interview / Personality Test
Final merit will be prepared based on Mains + Interview marks only.
Exam Pattern
Prelims Exam:
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Marks: 150 marks
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: General Studies (History, Polity, Economy, Geography, Current Affairs, Bihar-specific GK)
- Negative Marking: Yes
Mains Exam:
- Compulsory Subjects: General Hindi, General Studies Paper I & II
- Optional Paper: Candidate must select one subject from the given list.
Admit Card
- Release Date: 6th September 2025
- Candidates can download the admit card from the official website – bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Admit card will contain exam center, reporting time, and instructions.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website – BPSC Official Website
- Go to the Online Application Portal.
- Register yourself with a valid mobile number & email ID.
- Fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Preparation Strategy
- Start with NCERT books for History, Polity, Geography, and Economics.
- Cover Bihar-specific GK thoroughly (history, culture, economy, schemes).
- Refer to Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for Modern History, and Lucent GK.
- Solve previous year BPSC question papers to understand the exam pattern.
- Stay updated with daily current affairs (national & Bihar state).
Important Links
- BPSC Official Websitehttps://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/
- Apply Online
- Download Notification PDF
- Admit Card Link (from 06 Sept)
FAQs – BPSC 71st CCE Prelims 2025
Q1. What is the exam date for BPSC 71st Prelims 2025?
👉 The exam will be conducted on 13 September 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BPSC 71st Recruitment?
👉 A total of 1,264 posts are available (including DSP posts).
Q3. Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?
👉 Yes, negative marking applies for incorrect answers.
Q4. What is the selection process?
👉 Prelims (Qualifying) → Mains (Merit) → Interview.
Q5. Can candidates from other states apply?
👉 Yes, candidates from other states can apply but must pay the General category fee
