Bihar

BPSC 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination

BPSC conducts the Combined Competitive Examination for recruitment to Bihar Administrative Service, Bihar Police Service, and other state services. Three-stage selection: Prelims, Mains (descriptive), and Interview.

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Age Limit

20-37 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, Female +3). Upper age limit relaxed in Bihar.

Fee

₹600

Salary Range

₹44,900 - ₹1,51,100

Pay Level

Pay Level 7-13

Salary Range (Monthly)

₹44,900 - ₹1,51,100

Key Posts

SDO, DSP, Block Development Officer, Sub-Registrar, District Commandant, and other Group A & B posts in Bihar state services

State-level competitive examination for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services under Bihar GovernmentBihar Administrative Service (BAS) & Bihar Police Service (BPS) & Bihar Revenue Service & Bihar Education Service & And other state servicesState-level — liable to be posted anywhere within Bihar

Pay Levels & Salary

Pay Level	Monthly Range
Level 10 (SDM, DSP)	₹₹56,100 - ₹₹1,77,500
Level 8 (BDO, CO)	₹₹47,600 - ₹₹1,51,100
Level 7 (Other Group B posts)	₹₹44,900 - ₹₹1,42,400

Application Fee

₹750

General/OBC

Free

SC/ST/Women

Free

PwBD/ESM

Tie-Breaking Rules

Higher marks in Main Examination aggregate
Higher marks in Interview
Older candidate placed higher

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Eligibility

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Age Limit

20-37 years for General (relaxation: SC/ST +5, OBC +3, Female +3). Upper age limit relaxed in Bihar.

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
General	No relaxation
SC/ST	+5 years
OBC (NCL)	+3 years
PwD	+10 years
Ex-Servicemen	+5 years

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)	₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen	₹150

Exam Pattern

Prelims (PT)

150 Questions120 minsTotal Marks: 150

Section	Questions	Max Marks	Duration
General Studies	150	150	120 min

Syllabus

History of India & Bihar
Indian & Bihar Geography
Indian Polity & Bihar Polity
Indian Economy & Bihar Economy
General Science
Current Affairs
Bihar Specific GK

Posts & Pay Levels

Vacancies

NaN

Tentative Total

Nationality & Citizenship

✓Citizen of India

Educational Qualification

All Posts (General)

Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent

Age Limits & Relaxation

Age Bands

Age Band	DOB Not Earlier Than	DOB Not Later Than
20-37 years (General Male)
20-40 years (General Female / SC/ST Male)

Age Relaxation by Category

Category	Relaxation
SC/ST (Bihar domicile)	5 years (Male up to 42, Female up to 40)
OBC/EBC (Bihar domicile)	3 years for Male (up to 40), Female same as General Female
Women (General — Bihar domicile)	3 years (up to 40 years)
PwBD (General)	10 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Servicemen	As per Bihar government rules

Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Rules

Sons/Daughters/DependentsNot eligible

Non-Graduate ESM for Group BNot eligible

Category Certificate Rules

OBC Creamy LayerOBC/EBC candidates must not belong to creamy layer (for Bihar state list)

⚠ Candidature cancelled and legal action

How to Apply

Apply viaOnline at https://bpsc.bih.nic.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in

Photo Rules

• Recent passport size photograph
• Signature scan

Application Fee

₹750

General

₹200

Women

₹200

SC/ST

₹200

PwBD

₹undefined

ESM

Payment: Online — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card

Non-refundable

Correction Window

Opens

Closes

₹

1st Correction

₹

2nd Correction

Max corrections allowed. Latest corrected application treated as valid.

Admission Certificate & Exam Day

Admit CardDownload As notified on BPSC website before exam

PrintoutRequired

Accepted Photo IDs

Aadhaar Card / printout of E-AadhaarVoter ID CardDriving LicensePAN CardPassportID Card issued by University/College/SchoolEmployer ID Card (Govt./PSU)Any other photo-bearing ID issued by Central/State Government

Preliminary Examination — General Studies

150 Questions150 Marks120 min

+1 per correct−0 per wrongNo sectional time limitObjective, Multiple ChoiceHindi and English

Section	Questions	Marks	Per Q
General Studies (Indian History with Bihar focus, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs)	150	150	1
Total	150	150	1

Main Examination — Descriptive Written Examination

900 Marks

Descriptive / Essay type

Answer Key Policy

Tentative KeyReleased for candidate review

Fee RefundableNo

Final KeyUsed for result calculation

Normalization & Re-evaluation

Re-evaluationNot allowed

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Stage	UR	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/Others
mains
prelims
mains Hindi Paper

Shortlisting & Merit Rules

Prelims To Mains

Based on Prelims marks — typically 10x vacancies

Final Merit Basis

Mains (900 marks) + Interview (120 marks) = Total 1020 marks

Mains To Interview

Based on Mains aggregate (GS-I + GS-II + Optional = 900 marks), subject to qualifying in Hindi paper

Service Allocation

Based on final merit rank and service preferences

Post Preference Rules

Taken ViaApplication form / Preference form

EditableNo

Scribe & Compensatory Time

Extra Time20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates

Own ScribeAllowed

Opt-inMust opt during application form

Auto-eligible for Scribe

✓PwBD blindness
✓PwBD locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA)
✓PwBD cerebral palsy

Scribe Requirements

• Scribe must not be a candidate of the same examination
• Scribe qualification must be one step below the qualification prescribed for the post
• Scribe cannot assist more than one candidate in the same examination
• Candidate must opt for scribe in the application form
• Scribe arrangement at own expense if own scribe opted

Additional Rules

• Even eligible candidates not availing scribe still get compensatory time
• No attendant other than scribe allowed inside examination hall

Document Verification

Conducted ByBPSC at the time of interview/appointment

Required Documents

Graduation degree certificate
Matriculation certificate (DOB proof)
Intermediate certificate
Bihar domicile certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)
Caste certificate if applicable (issued by competent authority in Bihar)
EWS certificate if applicable
PwBD certificate if applicable
Character certificate
Photographs

Tie-Breaking Rules

1Higher marks in Main Examination aggregate
2Higher marks in Interview
3Older candidate placed higher

Misconduct & Debarment

Post-exam Analysis Methods

Log analysisPhotograph verificationBiometric verificationCCTV review

Offense	Debarment
Using unfair means of any kind — copying, electronic devices, written material on body/paper	Permanent debarment / 3-7 years
Impersonation / procuring impersonation by any person	7 years / permanent
Possession of mobile phone, bluetooth devices, wireless devices, spy cameras, electronic gadgets inside exam hall	3-5 years
Taking away exam material (rough sheets, question paper) from exam hall	1-3 years
Leaving examination venue before completion of due exit procedure	1-2 years
Misbehaving, intimidating or threatening exam functionaries	2-3 years
Obstructing conduct of examination / instigating others not to take examination	3 years
False statements / fabricated documents / suppressing material information	1-5 years
Appearing in exam with forged admit card / identity proof	3-5 years
Possession of firearms/weapons or threatening exam functionaries with force	7 years
Taking snapshots, making videos of question papers or exam material	7 years
Sharing exam terminal through remote desktop / LAN / VAN	7 years
Attempt to hack or manipulate examination servers / data / systems	7-10 years
Candidate acting as scribe in same examination or providing false scribe declaration	3-5 years

⚠ Cases may be referred to police or investigating agencies.

Public Disclosure Policy

Disqualification Rule

Candidates with criminal record or found guilty of misconduct are liable to be disqualified at any stage.

Important Warnings

⚠BPSC has no negative marking in Prelims — attempt all 150 questions.

⚠Bihar-specific GK is heavily tested — history of Magadh, Champaran Satyagraha, JP Movement, Bihar geography, economy, culture.

⚠General Hindi is a qualifying paper in Mains (30% minimum) but marks are not added to merit.

⚠No limit on number of attempts — only age limit applies.

⚠Bihar domicile is essential for reservation benefits.

⚠BPSC exams have historically faced delays — patience is required.

⚠Interview carries 120 marks — significant weightage in final merit.

2025 Cycle — Complete Timeline

Year2025

Notification2024-09-27

Registration Start2024-09-27

Registration End2024-10-18

Vacancies

Total1,957

Per-post breakdown not yet published.

Previous Year Cut-Offs

No cut-off data available yet.