Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination · Bihar Public Service Commission
Package
₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10–12)
Difficulty
Hard
Date
Annual — Prelims usually April–June. Check bpsc.bih.nic.in
Company
Bihar Public Service Commission
BPSC CCE is Bihar's premier state civil services exam recruiting for District Magistrate, DSP, SDO and 30+ other gazetted posts. One of India's most competitive state PSC exams with 600–1,500 vacancies per cycle. Bihar-specific knowledge is crucial for success.
Eligibility Criteria:
Any graduation from a recognized university. Age: 20–37 years (relaxation for reserved categories).
| Section | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims — General Studies | 150 | 120 min | 150 |
| Mains — General Hindi | — | 180 min | 100 |
| Mains — General Studies Paper I | — | 180 min | 300 |
| Mains — General Studies Paper II | — | 180 min | 300 |
| Optional Subject Paper | — | 180 min | 300 |
| Interview / Personality Test | — | varies | 120 |
Cutoff Score: Prelims: ~80–90/150. Mains final merit varies by category and post.
Package on selection: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 10–12)
Bihar-specific GK is the differentiator — study Bihar history, culture, economy deeply.
Hindi paper (Mains) is qualifying — score 30% minimum. Don't neglect it.
Optional subject can make or break mains score — choose a subject you know well.
Prelims negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer. Attempt with care.
Previous 5-year BPSC prelims papers are must-solve — pattern is highly repetitive.
Interview carries 120 marks — prepare personality development alongside academics.
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