BPSC 2021 - Bihar Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)

Latest Update on BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC 67th CCE/BPSC 2021, BPSC 66th CCE/BPSC 2020, BPSC 65th CCE/BPSC 2019). 

About BPSC – Bihar Public Service Commission

BPSC stands for the Bihar Public Service Commission. The BPSC conducts recruitment exams to fill Group A, B, C posts in the state administration of Bihar. Among the various exams, the Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) is one of the most prestigious and tough exams. Via the CCE, the BPSC recruits for about 20 posts and services. Read on to find information about BPSC, the online application process, BPSC notification, and other pertinent details related to the BPSC CCE.

Table of Contents:

1. BPSC Exams
   • 66th BPSC
   • 65th BPSC
   • 64th BPSC
2. Online Application
3. Admit Card
4. Posts and Salaries
5. About BPSC

BPSC – 67th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination

• The Notification for 67th CCE BPSC Exam has been released on the official website on 24th September 2021.
• Later, on 1st October 2021
• Along with that, the students can also refer to the attached PDF below regarding the instructions for filling the Online Application.

BPSC 67th CCE Notification/BPSC 2021:-Download PDF Here

Instruction for filling BPSC 67th CCE Application:-Download PDF Here

BPSC Exam Updates in Detail

1. About BPSC 2020 | 66th BPSC:
   • BPSC Mains 2020 revised timetable is out. The 66th BPSC CCE will now take place from 29th July 2021 onward. The detailed timetable is below:

• The submission date for BPSC 66th Mains was extended. Candidates can find detailed information on the 66th BPSC CCE Mains notification post. Candidates can also check the important dates w.r.t BPSC Mains in the linked article.

The BPSC Exam is conducted on similar lines as the IAS Exam. The exam pattern of BPSC CCE is given below:

• Stage 1 – Prelims – 150 marks (Objective Type)
• Stage 2 – Mains – 900 marks (Descriptive Theory)
• Stage 3 – Interview – 120 marks (Oral)

The details about the 66th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination are listed in the table below:

Candidates preparing for Bihar PSC 66th Combined Competitive Examination can get BPSC preparation tips and study material from the linked article.

66th BPSC Notification/BPSC 2020 Notification:-Download PDF Here

The important details about 65th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination are mentioned below:

BPSC Calendar 2020-21:- Download PDF Here

The important details about 64th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination are mentioned below:

Salient Points related to BPSC Online Application:

1. For the first stage of the BPSC exam i.e. the Prelims, candidates have to submit the online application before the last date mentioned in the notification
2. The online application fee for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates is Rs 150 for BPSC Pre
3. Even though candidates have to fill another form if they clear Prelims, the choice of Optional Subject for Mains needs to be entered in the Prelims Application Form
4. Candidates have to first open the official BPSC website and register for the exam
5. The next day after registration, candidates can pay the fee online
6. The next day after paying the fee, candidates have to fill the application form online
7. BPSC will not entertain any requests regarding changing of details entered by candidates in the form
8. Candidates should double-check the entered Email Id and Mobile Number
9. The User Name and Password generated as part of the registration process should be noted down by the candidates
10. Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature (Hindi and English)
11. After submitting the online application for BPSC Prelims, candidates should log in again and click on “Download Filled Application Section” on the dashboard
12. Download the filled application and take two printouts for safekeeping
13. For all exam related details, candidates should refer the BPSC notification
14.  Candidates who clear the Prelims stage will have to fill another form
15. The application fee for the Mains stage is Rs 750 for General Category and Rs 200 for SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates
16. Most of the information in the application form will be pre-populated from the Prelims Application
17. Candidates have to fill the form and download the same.
18. Candidates have to take a printout of the Mains form and attach the self-attested copies of mark sheets and certification. After signing on the marked places, candidates have to send the hard copy of Mains application along with the payment receipt to the Bihar Public Service Commission before the last date mentioned in the BPSC notification
19. For more information, candidates should go through the BPSC notification for Mains

The admit card for BPSC Exam will be released a month before the examination. The hall ticket for 65th BPSC Mains examination and call letter for 64th BPSC interview will be released ahead of the examination dates. To stay updated with the BPSC Admit Card details, candidates can check the linked article

The BPSC post and salaries (pay scale) will be given in the notification. The detailed recruitment details along with the posts and salaries can be found on the BPSC Notification page.

The Bihar PSC is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution.

The BPSC came into existence in 1949 after its separation from the Orissa and Madhya Pradesh commissions. It is mandated to assist the state government in matters of recruitment, transfers and disciplinary actions.

The BPSC headquarters at the time of its inception was located in Ranchi which was later shifted to Patna, the state capital.

At present, the composition of BPSC is Chairperson plus six other members. The current BPSC chairman is Sri Shishir Sinha who was appointed in April 2018.

BPSC Contact Details are as follows:

• Address: 15, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bailey Road, Patna – 800001
• Official Website: http://bpsc.bih.nic.in and https://onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in/main/home
• Phone: 0612-2215795 and +91-9297739013

The detailed information, notification, vacancies, eligibility, syllabus, and online application can be found on the official BPSC website.

To get details of other PSC Examinations, candidates can check the table below: