BPSC Recruitment 2026 – Bihar Public Service Commission Jobs, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Last Updated: 13 June 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is the most prestigious state-level recruitment body in Bihar. It conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for officer-grade posts and various departmental examinations for specialised positions. BPSC is responsible for recruiting candidates for posts like Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) and other Gazetted Class B and Class A services of Bihar Government.

Graduation is the minimum qualification for most BPSC posts. Age limit is generally 20 to 37 years with relaxation for reserved categories. This page is updated regularly with all latest BPSC recruitment notifications, exam dates, admit cards, results and answer keys.

 

Latest Updates

 

Latest BPSC Job 2026

 

BPSC Admit Card & Exam Dates 2026

  • Bihar BPSC Auditor Exam Date 2026 Out
    Bihar BPSC Auditor Exam Date 2026 has not been announced yet.
    BPSC has released the recruitment notification, but the exam schedule is still awaited.
    Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on the exam and admit card.
  • Bihar BPSC Stenographer 2026 Admit Card Out
    Bihar Public Service Commission has released the BPSC Stenographer Admit Card 2026 for Advertisement No. 01/2026. Candidates appearing for the Stenographer examination can download their hall ticket from the official BPSC portal.
  • BPSC AEDO Admit Card 2026 – Download Now
    BPSC Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) Exam Admit Card 2026 has been released. Download admit card and check exam date and centre details.
  • BPSC AEDO Revised Exam Date 2026
    BPSC AEDO revised exam schedule 2026 has been announced. Check new exam date and official notice before appearing.

 

What is BPSC – Bihar Public Service Commission

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was established in 1951 under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. It is headquartered in Patna, Bihar. BPSC is responsible for recruitment and selection of candidates for various Group A and Group B Gazetted posts under the Bihar Government. The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is considered the most prestigious state-level exam in Bihar, equivalent to UPSC Civil Services at the central level.

BPSC recruits for posts across departments including Revenue, Police, Rural Development, Education, Law and various other Bihar Government departments. Every year lakhs of graduates from Bihar and neighbouring states appear for BPSC CCE to secure officer-grade government jobs.

 

BPSC CCE Exam Pattern 2026

Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination

Detail Information
Paper General Studies (Single Paper)
Total Marks 150 Marks
Total Questions 150 Questions (Objective Type)
Duration 2 Hours
Negative Marking 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Nature Qualifying (for Mains shortlisting)

 

Stage 2 – Main Examination

Paper Subject Marks Duration
Paper 1 General Hindi 100 Marks 3 Hours
Paper 2 General Studies I 300 Marks 3 Hours
Paper 3 General Studies II 300 Marks 3 Hours
Optional Paper Any one optional subject 300 Marks 3 Hours

* General Hindi (min 30%) and Optional Paper are qualifying only. Final merit is based on GS I (300) + GS II (300) + Essay (300) = 900 marks, plus Interview 120 marks.

 

Stage 3 – Interview

Candidates who qualify the Main Examination are called for an Interview / Personality Test carrying 120 marks. The final merit list is prepared based on Main Exam marks and Interview marks combined.

 

BPSC CCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Criteria Details
Educational Qualification Graduation in any stream from a recognised university
Minimum Age 20 years
Maximum Age (UR) 37 years
Age Relaxation – OBC 40 years (3 years relaxation)
Age Relaxation – SC/ST 42 years (5 years relaxation)
Age Relaxation – Female (UR) 40 years (3 years relaxation)
Nationality Indian Citizen

 

BPSC Posts and Salary Structure 2026

Post Pay Scale Grade Pay Department
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Level 10 Revenue
Deputy SP (DSP) ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Level 10 Police
Block Development Officer (BDO) ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Level 10 Rural Development
District Minority Welfare Officer ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 Level 10 Minority Welfare
Supply Inspector ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Level 6 Food & Supply
Revenue Officer ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 Level 6 Revenue

* Gross salary includes DA, HRA and other allowances as per Bihar State Pay Commission.

 

Top Officer Posts Through BPSC CCE

Post Department Role
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Revenue Department Head of sub-division, land revenue and administration
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Police Department Law enforcement and police administration at sub-district level
Block Development Officer (BDO) Rural Development Implementation of rural development schemes at block level
Revenue Officer Revenue Department Land records, revenue collection and dispute resolution
Supply Inspector Food & Supply Department Food distribution, PDS monitoring and supply chain management
District Minority Welfare Officer Minority Welfare Department Welfare schemes implementation for minority communities

 

BPSC CCE Syllabus 2026

Prelims – General Studies Topics

  • General Science and Technology
  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • History of India and Bihar
  • Geography of India and Bihar
  • Indian Polity and Economy
  • Indian National Movement and Bihar’s Role
  • Mental Ability and General Reasoning

Mains – General Studies I Topics

  • Indian Culture and Heritage including Bihar
  • Modern History of India and Bihar
  • World Geography and Indian Geography
  • Natural Resources and Environment
  • Disaster Management

Mains – General Studies II Topics

  • Indian Polity, Constitution and Governance
  • Social Justice and Rights
  • International Relations
  • Science and Technology Developments
  • Economy and Economic Development
  • Bihar-specific Economy, Agriculture and Development

For complete detailed syllabus visit our BPSC CCE Syllabus 2026 page.

 

BPSC Selection Process 2026

  1. Preliminary Examination: 150 marks objective type General Studies paper. No negative marking. Qualifying in nature for Mains shortlisting.
  2. Main Examination: Five papers — General Hindi (qualifying, 30% minimum), Essay (300 marks), GS I (300 marks), GS II (300 marks) for merit, and one Optional subject (300 marks, qualifying only, objective type).
  3. Interview / Personality Test: 120 marks. Candidates shortlisted from Mains appear for interview. Tests personality, communication and subject knowledge.
  4. Final Merit List: Prepared by combining Mains marks and Interview marks. Post allotment is based on merit and candidate preference.
  5. Document Verification: Original certificates for age, qualification, category, domicile and identity are verified.

 

BPSC Previous Year Papers PDF

BPSC CCE previous year question papers in PDF format are available on the official BPSC website at bpsc.bih.nic.in after result declaration. Solving previous year papers helps candidates understand which topics repeat across years, how Bihar-specific GK is tested and what the difficulty level of the Prelims paper is. For complete year-wise BPSC previous papers and cut off data visit our Bihar Govt Exam Previous Year Papers & Cut Off page.

 

BPSC Pre Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)

Exam UR OBC SC ST Total Marks
BPSC 70th Pre 2024 94 85 76 68 150
BPSC 69th Pre 2023 91 82 73 65 150
BPSC 68th Pre 2022 88 79 70 62 150
BPSC 67th Pre 2021 85 76 67 59 150

Expected BPSC 72nd Pre Cut Off 2026

Category Expected Cut Off Total Marks
UR (General) 96 – 100 150
OBC 87 – 91 150
SC 78 – 82 150
ST 70 – 74 150

* Cut off marks are based on previous year trends. Expected 2026 cut off is indicative only. Actual cut off will be declared by BPSC after result.

 

How to Prepare for BPSC CCE 2026

  1. Build NCERT Foundation: Start with NCERT books from Class 6 to 12 for History, Geography, Polity, Economy and Science. These form the core of the BPSC Prelims General Studies paper.
  2. Master Bihar GK: BPSC consistently tests Bihar-specific topics — History of Ancient and Medieval Bihar, Bihar Geography, Bihar Economy, Bihar Government schemes and current affairs. This is often the differentiating section among candidates with similar GS preparation.
  3. Follow Current Affairs Daily: Read a reliable newspaper daily and maintain notes on national and Bihar-specific current events. BPSC Prelims regularly includes questions on recent government schemes and Bihar development programmes.
  4. Understand the New OMR Pattern: BPSC has introduced Option E (“Not Attempted”) on the OMR sheet. You must shade Option E to skip a question intentionally — leaving a row completely blank now attracts 1/3 negative marking, same as a wrong answer. Only attempt questions you are reasonably confident about.
  5. Practice Answer Writing for Mains: BPSC Mains is descriptive. Daily answer writing practice is essential — focus on structured answers, relevant facts and Bihar-specific examples in GS papers.
  6. Solve Previous Year Papers: Solving BPSC previous year papers from recent CCE cycles helps identify high-frequency topics and Bihar GK patterns. Visit our Bihar Previous Year Papers page for access.
  7. Choose Optional Subject Early: Your optional subject carries 300 marks in Mains. Choose based on your graduation background, scoring potential and available study material. Do not delay this decision.

 

Best Optional Subjects for BPSC CCE 2026

BPSC CCE Mains includes one optional subject paper of 300 marks. Choosing the right optional is critical as it can significantly impact your final rank. Below are commonly chosen optional subjects with their key characteristics.

Optional Subject Best For Key Advantage
History Arts graduates Overlaps with GS I — Ancient, Medieval and Modern India including Bihar history
Geography Science / Arts graduates Overlaps with GS I and GS II — Indian and Bihar geography frequently tested
Political Science Arts / Political Science graduates Overlaps with GS II — Polity, Constitution and Governance
Sociology Arts graduates Relatively static syllabus, good scoring potential for dedicated candidates
Public Administration Any graduate Directly relevant to administrative roles — good overlap with GS II topics
Economics Commerce / Economics graduates Overlaps with GS II — Economy, Agriculture and Bihar development data

* Optional subject selection should be based on your graduation background, interest and available study material. Consistent preparation matters more than subject choice alone.

 

BPSC Preparation Resources

 

BPSC 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is BPSC and what posts does it recruit for?

BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) recruits candidates for Gazetted officer-level posts in Bihar Government through the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Posts include SDO, DSP, Block Development Officer, Revenue Officer, Supply Inspector and other Class A and Class B services.

Q2. What is the qualification for BPSC exam?

Graduation in any stream from a recognised university is the minimum qualification for BPSC CCE. Candidates must possess the required qualification by the eligibility date specified in the official notification. Always check the specific notification for exact requirements.

Q3. What is the age limit for BPSC 2026?

The minimum age is 20 years and maximum age is 37 years for UR category. OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation (40 years), SC/ST get 5 years relaxation (42 years) and UR female candidates get 3 years relaxation (40 years) as per Bihar Government norms.

Q4. How many stages are there in BPSC CCE?

BPSC CCE has three stages — Preliminary Examination (objective, 150 marks, 1/3 negative marking), Main Examination (900 merit marks: Essay + GS I + GS II, with General Hindi and Optional as qualifying papers) and Interview (120 marks). Final selection is based on Mains merit marks and Interview marks combined.

Q5. Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?

Yes. BPSC Preliminary Examination has 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer. Additionally, BPSC has introduced a new Option E on the OMR sheet which stands for “Not Attempted”. Candidates must shade Option E to skip a question — leaving a row completely blank without selecting any option (A to E) also attracts 1/3 negative marking.

Q6. What is the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026 is the latest CCE cycle released by Bihar Public Service Commission. The online form has been released. Eligible graduates can apply for various officer-grade posts across Bihar Government departments through this examination.

Q7. What is BPSC APO exam?

BPSC APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer) exam is conducted to recruit law graduates for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer in Bihar’s prosecution department. LLB degree is the mandatory qualification. The exam is separate from BPSC CCE and has its own notification and syllabus.

Q8. What is the salary of BPSC officer?

BPSC officer posts like SDO, DSP and BDO carry a pay scale of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 per month at Level 10. Supply Inspector and Revenue Officer posts carry ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 at Level 6. Gross salary is higher after DA, HRA and other allowances.

 

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