BPSC Exams

1 exams are conducted by BPSC, the notable exams conducted by BPSC includes BPSC 66 CCE Prelims Exam.

BPSC Overview

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is an authorized body created by the Constitution of India to recruit candidates for various state departments in Bihar. The commission is incorporated to aid the Bihar State Government in matters of recruitment and disciplinary matters, of public service in the state. 

Exams Conducted by BPSC

BPSC conducts the CCE (Combined Competitive Exam) to hire candidates for Group A, B, and C posts for the state administration of Bihar. CCE is considered to be one of the most sought-after competitive exams for civil servants and candidates from across the country appear for this exam. 

BPSC Exam Calendar

BPSC releases the recruitment notification on the official portal to recruit candidates for various civil services. For 2020-21 recruitment, the official notification was released in the month of February 2020. As per the notification, the BPSC 64th CCE Mains, 65th CCE Prelims and Mains, and 66th CCE Prelims and Mains, shall be held this year.

BPSC Exam Dates

The important dates pertaining to the BPSC CCE exams are as follows:

The online application window to apply for the BPSC CCE exam is open between 28th September 2020 to 28th October 2020.

1. 64th BPSC CCE exam:

The interview date for the Mains exam is scheduled to be held between 1st to 23rd December 2020 in Phase 1 and 4th January to 10th February 2021 in Phase 2.

1. 65th BPSC CCE exam:

The Mains exam is scheduled to be held on 25th, 26th, and 28th November 2020

1. 66th BPSC CCE exam:

The Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 6th December 2020 and the date of the Mains exam is yet to be notified.

Vacancies for BPSC Exams

The vacancies for BPSC recruitment are decided by the commission, depending upon the number of posts required to be filled.

1. Total vacancies released for the 65th BPSC CCE exam are 423 which are bifurcated as follows:

• Sub-divisional officer-30
• Deputy superintendent of Police-62
• Rural development officer-110
• Block panchayat officer-14
• District sanapark officer-11
• Bihar education service-72
• Labour enforcement officer-20
• Food and consumer inspector-19
• Election department-46
• SC/ST welfare department-18
• Other-21

1. Total vacancies released 66th BPSC CCE exam are 564 which are bifurcated as follows:

• Deputy Superintendent of Police-42
• District president-3
• Prisoner and Correctional Services-3
• Assistant Commissioner of Taxes-13
• Electoral officer-2
• Planning officer-6
• Bihar probation officer-25
• Additional district transport officer-40
• Municipal executive officer-17
• Food and supply inspector-210
• Labour enforcement officer-65
• Revenue officer-84
• Block panchayat raj officer-216
• Minority welfare officer-2
• Other officer-5

BPSC Exam Eligibility

The eligibility norms for BPSC exams are as follows:

1. Age: The age limit specified for the candidates is between 22-37 years.
2. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized university or institution.

BPSC Exam Pattern

The BPSC exams comprise of the following three stages:

1. Prelims Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Personal Interview

The Prelims exam is an objective test of total 150 marks and the time allowed is 2 hours.

The Mains exam is a descriptive test comprising of four papers and the time allowed is 3 hours for each paper.

The interview is also marked out of 120 marks.

BPSC Exam Syllabus

The BPSC CCE exam syllabus comprises of the following subjects:

1. BPSC CCE Prelims Exam

• General knowledge
• Current affairs
• History of India
• Geography
• India Politics
• Indian Economy
• Economy of Bihar
• Indian movements and contribution of Bihar
• General mental ability

1. BPSC CCE Mains Exam

• General Hindi
• General Studies 

FAQ’s

Q1. How can a candidate download BPSC Calendar 2020-21?

Candidates can download the BPSC exam calendar from the official website bpsc.bih.nic.in. 

Q2. How is the final merit list of candidates is prepared?

The Final Merit List of BPSC 66th CCE is prepared by marking the candidates on the basis of their performance in the Mains exam and Interview. The total marks are out of 1020 (900 for Mains Exam and 120 for interview).

Q3. How to prepare for 66th BPSC Exam?

For efficient preparation of the upcoming BPSC 66th Prelims examination, candidates should be thoroughly aware of the syllabus, subjects and practice continuous revision.

Q4. How many attempts are permitted for the BPSC exam?

There is no limitation on the number of attempts as long as applicants fulfill the age criteria.