The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
exam conducted to recruit officers for various Group A and Group B posts within the Bihar state administration, including the Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) and Bihar Police Service (BPS). The exam is held annually, with the 71st CCE (2025) involving 1,298 vacancies.
Exam Structure
The selection process consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Prelims): A screening test of 150 objective-type marks based on General Studies. It typically includes 1/3rd negative marking.
- Main Exam (Mains): A descriptive exam of 900 marks, consisting of General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies, and an essay.
- Interview (Personality Test): 120 marks to test the candidate’s presence of mind, analytical skills, and knowledge of Bihar-specific topics.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Final-year students can apply, provided they pass before filling out the main application.
- Age Limit: The minimum age is generally 20-22 years, with a maximum limit of 37 years for the unreserved category.
- Age Relaxation: Candidates from SC/ST/OBC and women can receive up to 5 years of relaxation, with 10 years for PwD candidates.
- Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.