BPSC PREP | APRIL 2026
Your complete guide to BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination 2026 — exam pattern, full syllabus, important posts, and a proven preparation strategy from Prelims to Interview.
BPSC Combined Competitive Examination recruits for prestigious Group A and B posts in Bihar government — SDM, DSP, Block Development Officer, and many more. With approximately 900+ vacancies expected in the 70th cycle, this is one of Bihar’s largest recruitment opportunities.
Last Updated: April 2026
BPSC 70th CCE — Posts, Vacancies and Eligibility
• Conducting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
• Prominent Posts: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Supply Inspector, Rural Development Officer
• Eligibility: Graduate from recognized university
• Age limit: 20-37 years (General) | 20-40 years (OBC) | 20-42 years (SC/ST)
• Interview marks: 120
• Number of candidates per vacancy (competition ratio): ~100:1 or higher
BPSC 70th CCE Exam Pattern
BPSC CCE follows a three-stage selection process. The first two stages are written examinations:
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination:
- 150 objective type (MCQ) questions
- Total marks: 150 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 2 hours
- No negative marking in BPSC Prelims
- Syllabus: General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs)
- Purpose: Screening for Mains — shortlists approximately 20x vacancies
Stage 2 — Mains Examination:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 100 (Qualifying) | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies I (History + Geography + Culture) | 300 | Descriptive |
| Paper III | General Studies II (Polity + Economy + Science) | 300 | Descriptive |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject | 300 | Descriptive |
| Interview | Personality Test | 120 | Oral |
GS Paper II (History) specifically tests History of Bihar along with Modern India. This is unique to BPSC and requires separate preparation using Bihar-specific resources like:
• History of Bihar by P.C. Choudhary
• Bihar ke Itihas — Shailendra Kumar (Hindi)
• Economic Survey of Bihar (annual)
• Bihar Current Affairs (monthly compilation)
BPSC vs UPSC Comparison
| Feature | BPSC CCE | UPSC CSE |
|---|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar PSC | UPSC |
| Posts | SDM, DSP, BDO (State) | IAS, IPS, IFS (Central) |
| Prelims | 150 MCQs (No -ve marking) | 100+80 MCQs (1/3 -ve marking) |
| Mains Papers | 4 papers (incl. 1 qualifying) | 9 papers (incl. 2 qualifying) |
| Interview Marks | 120 | 275 |
| Competition Level | Moderate-High | Very High |
BPSC 70th CCE Preparation Strategy
N = NCERT Foundation (Class 6-12 for History, Geography, Polity, Science)
B = Bihar-specific resources (Bihar history, Bihar geography, Bihar economy, current events)
C = Current Affairs (last 12 months, Bihar focus + national)
T = Test Practice (previous year papers, mock tests, sectional tests)
NBCT = “No Bias, Complete Thinking” — approach all topics with this method
Practice MCQs — BPSC 70th CCE
Practice Quiz — 10 UPSC-Style Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions — BPSC 70th CCE
Q: Is there a separate notification for BPSC 70th CCE?
A: Yes. BPSC releases a separate unified advertisement for 70th CCE specifying posts, vacancies, and important dates. Keep checking bpsc.bih.nic.in for official notifications.
Q: Can BPSC and UPSC preparation be done simultaneously?
A: Yes. There is significant syllabus overlap (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science). BPSC aspirants need to add Bihar-specific content and BPSC past papers to their UPSC preparation.
Q: What optional subjects are popular in BPSC Mains?
A: History, Geography, Political Science, and Public Administration are the most popular optionals due to overlap with General Studies. Choose based on your graduation background.
Q: Is there a pre-interview screening in BPSC CCE?
A: The Mains merit list determines interview shortlisting. Typically 2-3x the number of vacancies are called for interview.
Sources: BPSC official website (bpsc.bih.nic.in), Bihar government service rules, BPSC 69th CCE notification as reference. Content accurate as of April 2026.
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