Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025
Short Details of Notification
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Important Dates
- Application Begin : 02/06/2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 30/06/2025 upto 11:59 PM
- Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/06/2025
- Correction Date : To be announced
- Written Exam Date : 13/09/2025
- Admit Card Available : To be announced
- Result Announced : To be announced
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Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS (Outside Bihar) : ₹600/-
- SC / ST / Female (Bihar residents) : ₹150/-
- Biometric Fee (All Candidates) : ₹200/-
- Total Fee for General/OBC/EWS: ₹800/-
- Total Fee for SC/ST/Female (Bihar): ₹350/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or IMPS Payment Mode Only.
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Age Limit & Selection Process
- Age Limit: Minimum 21-22 years (Post wise) and Maximum 37 years for General Male as on 01 August 2025
- Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST (max 42 years), 03 years for OBC/EWS (max 40 years), 03 years for General Female (max 40 years)
- Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying) → Main Examination (900 marks) → Interview (120 marks)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from any recognized university
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Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 1298
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Post Name
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Total Vacancies
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Eligibility
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Sub Divisional Officer/Senior Deputy Collector
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100 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
- General Administration Services
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
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14 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Physical Standards as per Government norms
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
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Block Cooperative Officer
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502 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Knowledge of local language preferred
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
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Block Minority Welfare Officer
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459 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Social work experience preferred
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
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Financial Administrative Officer (FAO)
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79 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree preferably in Commerce/Economics
- Knowledge of accounts and finance
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
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Other Posts (District Commandant, Superintendent, Sub Registrar, etc.)
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144 Posts
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- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Post-specific qualifications as per notification
- Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
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Salary & Pay Scale Details
- Pay Scale: Level 11-12 - ₹35,400 - 1,12,400/- to ₹56,100 - 1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
- Basic Pay Range: ₹35,400/- to ₹56,100/- per month (Post wise variation)
- Additional Benefits: DA (28-31%), HRA (8-24% based on city), Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance
- Annual Increment: 3% per annum with promotional opportunities
- Job Security: State Government Employee with Pension Benefits under New Pension Scheme
- Career Growth: Promotion to higher administrative positions like Collector, SP, etc.
- Total In-hand Salary: ₹45,000 - ₹75,000/- approximately (including allowances)
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Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis
- Difficulty Level: Very High - Extensive syllabus covering General Studies, Bihar-specific topics
- Expected Applications: 4.5-5.0 lakh candidates for 1298 posts (Based on 70th CCE data)
- Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:350 to 1:385 (Extremely High Competition)
- Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% marks for general category in Prelims
- Prelims Qualifying: 40% for General, 36.5% for BC, 34% for EBC, 32% for SC/ST
- Preparation Time: 12-18 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
- Success Rate: Less than 0.26% overall selection rate - Requires dedicated 8-10 hours daily study
- Key Focus Areas: Bihar History, Geography, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economics
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Exam Center Details
- Bihar State: Written examination will be conducted at various centers across Bihar state only
- Major Cities: Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Arrah, Begusarai
- Regional Centers: Siwan, Saharsa, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Bettiah, Motihari, Sasaram, Jehanabad
- Special Centers: Hajipur, Buxar, Nawada, Jamui, Lakhisarai, Kishanganj, Katihar
- Preference: Candidates can choose exam center district preference during application
- Final exam center and address will be mentioned in the admit card available before exam
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Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online. Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
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