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Quick Info — Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

Full Name:Bihar Public Service Commission
Short Name:BPSC
Established:1949
Headquarters:Patna, Bihar
Type:Constitutional Body (State Level)

About BPSC

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is a constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. It conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to Bihar Administrative Service (BAS), Bihar Police Service (BPS), and other allied services of the state government.

BPSC is one of the most sought-after state PSC exams in India, attracting 6-8 lakh candidates per cycle. The commission also conducts recruitment for various other posts including Assistant Professors, Judicial Services, and School Teachers under the state government.

Exams Conducted by BPSC

Exam Name Posts / Vacancies
Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) 600-1000
Judicial Services Exam 100-300
Assistant Professor 500-1500
Head Teacher 2000-5000

Exam Pattern

Stage Type
Prelims Objective (MCQ)
Mains Descriptive
Interview Personality Test

BPSC Prelims has a single GS paper (150 marks, 150 questions, 2 hrs). No negative marking. Mains has 5 papers covering GS-I, GS-II, optional subject, Hindi, and Essay. Mains papers are available in Hindi medium. Interview carries 120 marks.

Total Marks: 1020 (Mains + Interview)

Eligibility Criteria

Min Age: 20-21 years
Max Age: 37 years (General), 40 (OBC), 42 (SC/ST)
Age Relaxation: OBC: +3, SC/ST: +5, PwD: +10 years
Education: Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Attempts: No limit (age-based)
Nationality: Indian Citizen (Bihar domicile required for some posts)

Salary & Pay Scale

Post Basic Pay
Deputy Collector / SDM ₹56,100 ₹70,000 - ₹85,000
DSP ₹56,100 ₹68,000 - ₹80,000
BDO ₹53,100 ₹60,000 - ₹72,000

Exam Calendar

Notification: Varies (every 1-2 years)
Prelims Exam: 3-4 months after notification
Mains Exam: 4-6 months after Prelims result
Interview: 2-3 months after Mains result

Recruitment Statistics

6-8 Lakh
Applicants per cycle
600-1000
Posts per cycle
~0.1%
Selection ratio

How to Download BPSC Answer Key using Answer Key Downloader

  1. Visit the official BPSC recruitment website at https://bpsc.bih.nic.in.
  2. Directly navigate to the "Answer Key" or "Latest Results" section.
  3. Select your specific exam year and paper set (if applicable).
  4. Download the official PDF and verify your responses instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?
No, there is no negative marking in BPSC Prelims. It has 150 questions for 150 marks with a 2-hour duration.
Can I write BPSC Mains in Hindi?
Yes, BPSC Mains papers are available in Hindi medium. In fact, most candidates prefer writing in Hindi. The Hindi qualifying paper must be passed separately.
What is the age limit for BPSC?
General: 37 years, OBC: 40 years, SC/ST: 42 years. Minimum age is 20-21 years depending on the post.