Last Updated: April 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is one of Bihar’s most prestigious competitive exams — the gateway to state civil services including Deputy Collector, DSP, BES, and dozens of other Group A and B services. With over 2,000 vacancies and lakhs of applicants, a smart preparation strategy is essential.
This complete guide covers the BPSC 70th CCE 2026 syllabus, exam pattern, best books, month-wise preparation strategy, and the key difference-making topics that every serious aspirant must master.
BPSC 70th CCE 2026 — Exam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Posts | Deputy Collector, DSP, BES Officer, Block Development Officer, and 40+ services |
| Approximate Vacancies | 2,000+ (varies by notification) |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Prelims Mode | OMR-based objective type |
| Mains Mode | Descriptive (written) |
| Medium | Hindi and English |
| Eligibility | Graduation + Age 20–37 (General); relaxation for reserved categories |
BPSC Prelims — Syllabus and Pattern
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | No (as per recent pattern) |
| Type | Objective (MCQ) |
Prelims Subject-wise Distribution (Approximate)
- General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs): 120–130 questions
- Bihar-specific GK (History, Geography, Economy): 20–30 questions
BPSC Mains — Syllabus and Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 (qualifying) | Descriptive |
| Paper 2 | General Studies I (History + Indian National Movement) | 300 | Descriptive |
| Paper 3 | General Studies II (Geography + Economy + Polity + Science + Bihar GK) | 300 | Descriptive |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject (Choice of one) | 300 | Descriptive |
Topic-wise Importance for BPSC 70th CCE
| Topic | Weight | Source | Key Subtopics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar History | Very High | Bihar-specific books | Ancient Bihar, Mauryas, medieval period, modern freedom movement |
| Bihar Geography | High | Bihar Atlas + NCERT | Rivers, regions, climate, districts, major projects |
| Bihar Economy | High | Bihar Economic Survey | Agriculture, industries, poverty, recent schemes |
| Indian History | High | NCERT 6–12 + Spectrum | Ancient → Medieval → Modern; Revolt of 1857; Independence |
| Indian Polity | High | Laxmikant | Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, Federalism, Amendments |
| Indian Geography | High | NCERT Class 11–12 | Physical, economic, human geography; rivers, climate |
| Indian Economy | Medium–High | Ramesh Singh + Economic Survey | Budget, GDP, inflation, RBI, recent government schemes |
| Science and Technology | Medium | NCERT Class 9–10 + Lucent | Basic science, inventions, space, defence, biotechnology |
| Current Affairs (Bihar + National) | High | Newspapers + BPSC CA digest | Last 12 months; Bihar government schemes; national policy |
6-Month Preparation Strategy — Month-wise
Month 1–2: Foundation
- Complete NCERT Class 6–12 for History, Geography, Polity
- Start Bihar-specific material (Bihar: Ek Parichay, Bihar GK books)
- Daily newspaper habit: The Hindu + one Bihar newspaper
- Economy: NCERT Class 11–12 Economics + basic scheme awareness
Month 3–4: Standard References
- History: Complete Spectrum’s Modern Indian History
- Polity: Complete Laxmikant’s Indian Polity (at least 15 chapters)
- Geography: Complete NCERT Physical + Human Geography
- Bihar Economy: Read Bihar Economic Survey (last year)
- Start BPSC Prelims mock tests — 1 per week
Month 5: Current Affairs + Revision
- Complete last 12 months of Current Affairs (compile notes)
- Revise Bihar History and Geography (high priority)
- Take 2 Prelims mock tests per week
- Start Optional Subject preparation for Mains
Month 6: Mock Tests and Final Sprint
- 3 Prelims mocks per week
- Error analysis after each mock
- Final revision of error log
- Light current affairs daily (30 minutes)
Best Books for BPSC 70th CCE 2026
| Subject | Book/Source |
|---|---|
| Bihar History and GK | Bihar Ek Parichay, Shiv Kumar Sir Notes (available online) |
| Indian History (Modern) | Spectrum’s Brief History of Modern India |
| Indian Polity | Indian Polity by M. Laxmikant |
| Geography | NCERT Class 11–12 + Oxford Atlas |
| Economy | Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
| Science | Lucent’s General Science |
| Current Affairs | Civils Gyani monthly CA digest, Drishti IAS monthly magazine |
| Mock Tests | Civils Gyani BPSC Test Series |
Practice Quiz: BPSC 70th CCE
Practice Quiz — 10 UPSC-Style Questions
Click an option to reveal the answer and explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions — BPSC 70th CCE
What is the difference between BPSC CCE and UPSC CSE?
BPSC CCE is the Bihar state civil services exam (for state posts like Deputy Collector, DSP), while UPSC CSE is the national exam (for IAS, IPS, IFS). BPSC is less competitive than UPSC but still requires serious preparation. The syllabus overlaps significantly — BPSC preparation is an excellent stepping stone to UPSC preparation. Bihar-specific GK is an additional component unique to BPSC.
How many attempts are allowed in BPSC?
BPSC does not have a fixed number of attempts — eligibility is based on age limit only. General category candidates can attempt until age 37 (maximum). Reserved categories have higher age limits (SC/ST up to 40, OBC up to 40 for certain posts). This means you can attempt multiple BPSC CCEs as long as you remain within the age bracket.
Is NCERT enough for BPSC Prelims?
NCERT is necessary but not sufficient for BPSC. You need to supplement with Bihar-specific books (for Bihar History, Geography, Economy), Laxmikant for Polity, Spectrum for Modern History, and current affairs material. NCERT Class 6–12 forms the base (approximately 40–50% of Prelims questions can be answered from NCERT), but Bihar-specific GK questions require dedicated resources.
Start your BPSC preparation with Civils Gyani’s BPSC course. Access state-specific notes, Bihar GK, and full-length BPSC mock tests to sharpen your preparation.
