BPSC Combined Competitive Examination
Complete guide for Bihar Public Service Commission - Administrative Services, Police Services, and other Group A & B services
BPSC CCE Overview
About the Exam
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for recruitment to various Group A and Group B services in Bihar state administration.
- Conducted by: Bihar Public Service Commission
- Frequency: Once a year
- Age Limit: 20-37 years (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Medium: Hindi or English
Exam Stages
- Prelims: Objective type screening test (1 paper)
- Mains: Written examination (4 papers)
- Interview: Personality test (120 marks)
Important Dates 2024
- Notification: March 2024
- Application Deadline: April 2024
- Prelims Exam: June 2024
- Mains Exam: October 2024
- Interview: January-March 2025
BPSC Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I |
General Studies |
150 |
150 |
2 hours |
Main Examination
| Paper |
Subject |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I |
General Hindi (Qualifying) |
100 |
3 hours |
| Paper II |
General Studies I |
300 |
3 hours |
| Paper III |
General Studies II |
300 |
3 hours |
| Paper IV |
Optional Subject |
300 |
3 hours |
BPSC Syllabus
Prelims Syllabus
General Studies (150 Questions)
- Current events of national and international importance
- History of India with special emphasis on Bihar
- Geography of India and Bihar
- Indian Polity and Economy
- Indian National Movement with emphasis on Bihar
- General Science and Environmental Issues
- General Mental Ability
Mains Syllabus
General Studies Papers
GS Paper I: Modern Indian History, Indian Culture, Geography of India and Bihar, Indian Polity and Economy
GS Paper II: Indian National Movement, Statistics, Graphs, Current Events of National and International Importance
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Previous Year Questions
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Mock Tests
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Preparation Strategy
Key Tips for BPSC Success
- Focus on Bihar-specific topics in History and Geography
- Read Hindi newspapers daily (Dainik Jagran/Hindustan)
- Study Bihar Government schemes and policies
- Practice previous year questions thoroughly
- Take regular mock tests
- Stay updated with Bihar current affairs
Latest Notifications
Jan 18, 2024
BPSC 69th CCE Notification
Official notification for 69th Combined Competitive Examination released
Dec 10, 2023
BPSC Exam Calendar 2024
Annual examination calendar published on official website