BPSC 71st Notification 2025 – 1,264 Vacancies | Apply Now
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 notification for recruiting civil servants in state roles such as Sub‑Divisional Officer, DSP, Block Cooperative Officer, and more. 2. Important Dates Event Date Notification Released May 30, 2025 Online Applications Start June 2, 2025 Last Date to Apply June 30, 2025 Prelims Exam (Tentative) August 30, 2025 3. Vacancy Breakdown A total of 1,264 vacancies have been announced, including 14 new DSP posts added recently. Major posts include: Sub‑Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector – 100 Financial Administrative Officer – 79 Deputy Superintendent of Police – 14 Block Cooperative Officer – 502 Block Minority Welfare Officer – 459…and other key administrative roles 4. Eligibility Criteria Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Age (as on Aug 1, 2025): General Male: 21–37 years General/OBC/EWS Female & BC/OBC Male: 21–40 years SC/ST (All): 21–42 years 5. Application Fee General/OBC/EWS/Other States: ₹600 SC/ST/Bihar Women/BPL/Divyang: ₹150 Biometric charge (all): ₹200 6. Selection Process Stage 1: Preliminary Exam – Objective, 150 marks Stage 2: Main Exam – Subjective, 1,000 marks (Hindi qualifying) Stage 3: Interview – 120 marks Final selection is based on cumulative performance in Mains and Interview 7. How to Apply Online Visit bpsc.bih.nic.in Register (OTR) & generate credentials Apply for “71st CCE” under notifications section Upload required documents & pay fees Submit and download confirmation/OTR slip 8. Exam Pattern & Syllabus Overview Prelims: 150 marks, negative marking (⅓ per wrong) Mains: Detailed format with General Hindi qualifying paper; total scores count toward ranking 9. Prelims Exam & Admit Card Prelims Date: Tentatively August 30, 2025 Admit Card: Will be released 10–15 days before the exam on BPSC’s website 10. FAQs Q: How many vacancies this year?A: 1,264 posts, including new DSP roles Q: Can I apply online?A: Yes, online registration is active until June 30, 2025 Q: What’s the prelims exam date?A: Scheduled for August 30, 2025 (tentative)