The BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 is Bihar’s most prestigious state civil services exam, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) to recruit officers for Group A (IAS-equivalent state services), Group B, and Group C posts. This comprehensive guide covers the official notification details, exam pattern, syllabus, expected cutoff, and a complete preparation strategy for BPSC 70th CCE.
BPSC 70th CCE 2026 u2014 Key Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, Supply Inspector, and 30+ other services |
| Expected Vacancies | 2,000+ (final notification awaited) |
| Application Mode | Online u2014 bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Eligibility | Graduation from recognised university; Age 21u201337 (Gen), relaxation for reserved categories |
| Medium | Hindi and English both accepted |
| Selection Process | Prelims u2192 Mains u2192 Interview |
BPSC 70th CCE u2014 Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Studies (GS) | 150 MCQ | 150 | 2 hours |
No negative marking in BPSC Prelims. This is an advantage u2014 attempt all questions.
Stage 2: Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi (qualifying u2014 30 marks minimum) | 100 | Qualifying |
| Paper 2 | General Studies I (History + Geography + Economy) | 300 | Merit |
| Paper 3 | General Studies II (Polity + Science + Miscellaneous) | 300 | Merit |
| Optional Paper | One optional subject (34 subjects available) | 300 | Merit |
| Interview | Personality Test | 120 | Merit |
| Total | 1020 |
BPSC Prelims Syllabus u2014 General Studies
| Topic Area | Expected Questions |
|---|---|
| Bihar History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern) | 15u201320 |
| Indian History (Freedom Struggle focus) | 20u201325 |
| Indian Geography + Bihar Geography | 20u201325 |
| Indian Economy + Bihar Economy | 15u201320 |
| Indian Polity + Constitution | 15u201320 |
| Science & Technology (General) | 15u201320 |
| Current Affairs (National + Bihar) | 20u201325 |
| Miscellaneous (Sports, Awards, Appointments) | 10u201315 |
Bihar-Specific Content u2014 Must Study for BPSC
BPSC allocates significant weightage to Bihar-specific questions. Cover these topics thoroughly:
- Bihar History: Magadha Empire, Mauryan dynasty (Pataliputra), Medieval Bihar, 1857 revolt in Bihar, Bihar’s role in freedom struggle (Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha 1917)
- Bihar Geography: Major rivers (Ganga, Kosi, Gandak, Son), natural divisions, minerals, districts
- Bihar Economy: Agriculture (paddy, wheat, maize, litchi), industries, BRGF, flood-prone areas, migration patterns
- Bihar Polity: Bihar Reorganisation Act 2000 (creation of Jharkhand), Bihar Panchayati Raj, recent governance schemes
- Bihar Current Affairs: Nitish Kumar’s governance schemes, infrastructure projects, recent appointments in Bihar government
BPSC 70th CCE u2014 Expected Cutoff
| Category | 69th CCE Cutoff (Prelims) | 70th CCE Expected |
|---|---|---|
| General | 82u201385/150 | 83u201388 |
| BC I | 75u201378 | 76u201380 |
| BC II | 72u201375 | 73u201377 |
| SC | 65u201368 | 66u201370 |
| ST | 60u201363 | 61u201365 |
| EWS | 80u201383 | 81u201385 |
6-Month Preparation Plan for BPSC 70th
Month 1u20132: Foundation
- Complete NCERT (Class 6u201312) for History, Geography, Economy, Polity
- Bihar History: Start with Prabhat Prakashan’s Bihar GK book
- Current Affairs: Read The Hindu daily + Bihar specific news (Hindustan, Dainik Jagran Bihar edition)
Month 3u20134: Depth and Practice
- Laxmikant for Polity (100% syllabus coverage)
- Ramesh Singh or Indian Economy by Nitin Singhania for Economy
- Solve BPSC previous year papers (65thu201369th CCE) u2014 identify patterns
Month 5u20136: Mock Tests and Revision
- 3 full prelims mock tests per week
- Final revision: Bihar-specific topics + current affairs of last 12 months
- Mains answer writing practice: 2 answers/day minimum
Optional Subject Recommendations for BPSC Mains
| Optional Subject | Reason to Choose |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | Overlaps with GS II; scoring, available guidance |
| History | Overlaps with Prelims GS; well-developed notes available |
| Sociology | Shorter syllabus; scoring in Bihar context |
| Geography | Map-based questions; if strong in geography |
| Hindi Literature | Best if Hindi literature background from graduation |
FAQ u2014 BPSC 70th CCE 2026
What is the minimum qualifying marks in BPSC Mains Hindi paper?
Candidates must score minimum 30 out of 100 in the General Hindi paper to qualify for merit consideration. Failure to secure 30 marks leads to disqualification regardless of Mains GS scores. Hindi paper marks are NOT added to the merit list u2014 it is purely qualifying.
Is there negative marking in BPSC Prelims?
No. BPSC Prelims has no negative marking. This means you should attempt all 150 questions. Never leave any question blank. Even guessing gives you a 25% chance of scoring u2014 much better than the guaranteed zero for a blank answer.
How many times can I attempt BPSC CCE?
BPSC does not have a specified attempt limit. You can appear as long as you are within the age limit (21u201337 for General category, with state-prescribed relaxation for OBC/SC/ST/Women). This is different from UPSC which has a fixed 6-attempt limit for General category.
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