Latest Update on BPSC CCE 2023: The BPSC 68th mains exam has been conducted and the commission has announced the date of 30th September for the 69th BPSC CCE exam. Candidates can now download the admit card for the Bihar BPSC exam from the official websites.
Earlier the 67th CCE Prelims for BPSC 2021-22 recruitment was scheduled to be conducted on 8th May 2022. The admit card for the 67th BPSC Prelims was released on 25th April 2022. However, BPSC has cancelled the 67th CCE Prelims Exam due to the question paper leak.
The 66th CCE Interview is scheduled from 18th May to 22nd June 2022. On 3rd August 2022, the final result for the 66th BPSC CCE was released.
About BPSC – Bihar Public Service Commission
The Bihar Public Service Commission (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. Through the CCE, the BPSC recruits for about 20 posts and services. Keep reading to discover information about BPSC, the online application process, BPSC notification, and other pertinent details related to the BPSC CCE.
BPSC – 67th CCE
24.09.2021
30.09.2021
05.11.2021 [Postponed]19.11.2021 [Extended date]
15.11.2021 [Postponed]29.11.2021 [Extended date]
20th September 2022 onwards
12.12.2021 [Postponed]
23.01.2022 [Postponed]
30th April 2022 [Postponed]
7th May 2022 [Postponed]
8th May 2022 [Exam Cancelled]
30th September 2022 [New Date]
555 (Out of this 174 reserved for women) + 20 Increased vacancies of Bihar Police Service + 148 increased vacancies + 3 increased vacancies + 68 increased vacancies + 8 increased vacancies = 802
- The commission officially made the 67th CCE BPSC Prelims admit card available on September 20th. Candidates can check the linked article for the latest updates regarding the BPSC admit card.
- On May 9, 2022, the commission announced the cancellation of the 67th BPSC Prelims Exam due to a question paper leak. Fresh Prelims Dates will be announced.
- The 67th BPSC CCE Prelims Admit Card will be accessible from April 25th, 2022, onwards.
- On March 28, 2022, the commission announced the postponement of the 67th BPSC Prelims from May 7th, 2022, to May 8th, 2022.
- On March 8, 2022, the commission announced the postponement of the 67th BPSC Prelims date, expected to be conducted on May 7th, 2022.
- On February 1, 2022, the commission announced the commencement date of the Prelims exam for the 67th BPSC CCE, set for April 30, 2022.
- On December 7, 2021, BPSC notified the postponement of the 67th CCE Prelims scheduled for January 23, 2022, with no reason stated. The commission has not yet announced revised/new dates.
- The Notification for the 67th CCE BPSC Exam was released on the official website on September 24, 2021.
BPSC – 66th CCE
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 below:
Read/download the detailed BPSC Syllabus for Prelims and Mains
The BPSC Eligibility Criteria comprises:
- Nationality
- Age Limit
- Educational Qualification
- Physical Fitness
16th September 2020
16th September 2020
28th October 2020
564
16th December 2020
27th December 2020
Re-Examination – 14th February 2021
21st January 2021
24th March 2021
24th March 2021
30th April 2021 [Extended to] 10th May 2021
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:
BPSC 65th CCE
The important details about the 65th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination are mentioned below:
4th July 2019
4th May 2020
10th August 2019
423
5th October 2019
15th October 2019
6517 candidates declared successful
17th February 2020
BPSC 64th CCE
The important details about the 64th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination are mentioned below:
2nd August 2018
2nd August 2018
10th September 2018
1465
28th November 2019
16th December 2018
24th February 2019
1st December 2020 onward
BPSC Online Application
Salient Points related to BPSC Online Application:
- 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
- The online application fee for SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates is Rs 150 for BPSC Pre
- 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
- Candidates have to first open the official BPSC website and register for the exam
- The next day after registration, candidates can pay the fee online
- The next day after paying the fee, candidates have to fill out the application form online
- BPSC will not entertain any requests regarding changing details entered by candidates in the form
- Candidates should double-check the entered Email Id and Mobile Number
- The User Name and Password generated as part of the registration process should be noted down by the candidates
- Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of their photograph and signature (Hindi and English)
- After submitting the online application for BPSC Prelims, candidates should log in again and click on “Download Filled Application Section” on the dashboard
- Download the filled application and take two printouts for safekeeping
- For all exam-relatedID details, candidates should refer the BPSC notification
- Candidates who clear the Prelims stage will have to fill out to another form
BPSC Admit Card
The admit card for BPSC Exam will be released a month before the examination. The hall ticket for the 65th BPSC Mains examination and call letter for the 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
BPSC Posts and Salaries
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.
About BPSC
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.