BPSC PT/Main
he 71st BPSC exam has a total of 1,298 seats, a figure that was increased from the initial 1,250 posts. These vacancies are across various departments, including administrative, revenue, and finance roles.
- Total Vacancies: 1,298
- Initial Vacancies: 1,250
- Vacancies Increased To: 1,298
- Departments: Administrative, revenue, and finance departments
BPSC PT/Main | 2025
Registration Date
2 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025
Exam Date
13 Sep 2025 - N/A
Salary
Rs.48000.00 - Rs.70000.00
Vacancies
1298
Eligibility
Graduate
Official Notification
Application Link
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The 71st Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is a three-stage process for recruitment to various administrative and executive posts in Bihar. The preliminary exam was held on September 13, 2025.
Age limit (as of August 1, 2025)
- General (Male): 21–37 years
- General (Female)/OBC: Up to 40 years
- SC/ST: Up to 42 years
Physical standards
For certain posts like Deputy Superintendent of Police, specific physical standards are required.
Exam pattern and syllabus
Preliminary exam
- Paper: One paper on General Studies.
- Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Marks: 150 marks.
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Syllabus: General Science, Current Events, History (with special reference to Bihar), Geography (with special reference to Bihar), Indian Polity and Economy, and Indian National Movement (with special reference to Bihar).
Main exam
- Papers:
- General Hindi: 100 marks, qualifying in nature.
- General Studies Paper 1: 300 marks.
- General Studies Paper 2: 300 marks.
- Essay: 300 marks.
- Optional Subject: 100 marks, objective-type and qualifying.
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper.
Interview
- Marks: 120 marks.
- Purpose: Assesses the candidate's personal suitability and mental qualities for administrative roles.
