Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) — 71st Integrated CCE Mains 2025

(Administrative, Revenue, Rural Development & State Services Jobs)

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), headquartered at 15, Nehru Path, Patna – 800001, has released the official notification for the 71st Integrated Combined Competitive Examination – Main (Written). This recruitment aims to fill a wide range of Group A and Group B Gazetted posts across the state administration.

The CCE is the biggest state government recruitment process in Bihar, similar to UPSC Civil Services but at the state level. If you are successful you are appointed to prestigious state cadres such as:

• Bihar Administrative Service (BAS)
• Bihar Police Service (BPS)
• Bihar Revenue Service (BRS)
• Rural Development Officer (RDO)
• Labor Superintendent
• Commercial Tax Officer
• Cooperative Ext. Officer
• Food Supply Officer
  and several other high-profile departments.

This notification is an excellent opportunity for you are seeking stable state civil service careers.

Total Vacancies

According to the vacancy matrix  of the notification , vacancies are distributed among multiple posts, with reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UT, Women and PwBD categories.

Each post is linked to a Pay Level (Level 7 or Level 9) and shows reserved counts for:

• Unreserved (UR)
• BC/OBC
• SC
• ST
• Women Candidates
• Deaf/Blind/Ortho
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

What are BPSC CCE Mains?

BPSC CCE is a three-stage selection similar to UPSC:

Preliminary Examination — Objective (already conducted)
Mains Examination — Descriptive (this notification)
Interview / Personality Test

The Prelims shortlist is used to allow you are to sit for the Mains. The Mains is the actual qualifying stage for final merit.

Posts Offered Under BPSC CCE

Some of the major services offered through CCE Mains include:

• Bihar Administrative Service (BAS)
• Bihar Police Service (BPS)
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Revenue Officer
• Rural Development Officer
• Supply Inspector
• Labour Inspector
• Assistant Registrar
• District Audit Officer (Cooperative)
• Electoral Officer
• Assistant Director Social Security
• Panchayat Raj Officer

Each service carries unique responsibilities in governance, policing, taxation, auditing, administration, or social welfare.

Educational Qualification

You are appearing in the Mains must have passed the Bachelor’s Degree in any stream (Arts/Science/Commerce/Technical/Professional) from a recognized university.

There is no percentage requirement mentioned in the notification.

Age Limit

BPSC uses minimum age as 20/21 years depending on post, and the maximum varies by category:

Typical range:

• UR Male: 21–37 years
• UR Female / OBC / BC: 21–40 years
• SC/ST Male & Female: 21–42 years

Exact limits follow the yearly age matrix of the State Personnel & Administrative Reforms Department.

Reservation & Relaxation

Seat allotment follows Bihar Government Reservation Act.
Categories include:

• SC
• ST
• MBC
• BC
• EWS
• Women (horizontal category)
• PwBD (Multiple categories)

All categories appear in the post.

BPSC CCE Mains — Exam Pattern

The Mains is descriptive.

According to the notification, the Mains includes 3 principal papers:

Paper 1 — General Hindi (Qualifying)

• 100 marks
• Only qualifying
• Minimum 30 marks required
• Marks not counted in merit

This ensures you meet administrative language standards.

Paper 2 — General Studies – I

• 300 marks
• Essay + Analytical / Social studies based questions

Includes:

• Modern Indian history
• Bihar freedom struggle
• Polity
• Governance
• Economic trends
• Indian society & culture
• Disaster management
• Administrative awareness

Paper 3 — General Studies – II

• 300 marks
• More analytical & applied

Includes:

• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs
• Statistical interpretation
• Geopolitics
• Bihar-specific development
• Administrative decision scenarios

Optional Subject — Paper 4

• 300 marks
• Candidate chooses ONE subject
• Based on graduation background or interest

The notification lists 32+ optional subjects, including:

• History
• Geography
• Political Science
• Economics
• Sociology
• Public Administration
• Law
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Botany
• Zoology
• Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering
• Agriculture
• Anthropology
• Labour & Social Welfare

You must choose wisely, considering syllabus volume and scoring pattern.

How Answer Sheets are Evaluated

• Content depth
• Relevance to the question
• Use of real examples
• Case-study analysis
• Structured writing
• Language clarity

The descriptive nature heavily rewards precision + application, not rote memorization.

Interview / Personality Test

The interview tests:

• Administrative temperament
• Communication & confidence
• Awareness of society/economy
• Personal background & vision
• Understanding of Bihar’s development challenges
• Decision-making and ethics

The final merit is Mains marks & Interview marks.

Salary & Pay Level

Services under BPSC are positioned in:

• Level 9 (Group A Gazetted)
• Level 7 (Group B)

Entry salary typically ranges ₹44,900 – ₹56,100 + allowances, with DA, TA, NPS, and housing benefits.

As career moves upward:

• SDM ➜ ADM ➜ DM
• DSP ➜ SP ➜ DIG

Application Procedure

The notification specifies that applications are accepted online through BPSC portal.

Steps:

1. You can login to bpsc.bih.nic.in
2. You can enter Prelims roll number / Registration ID
3. You can update category & domicile details
4. You can upload required documents
5. You can pay online fee (varies by category)
6. You can submit and download application

Fee Structure

• General/BC/EWS — ₹750
• SC/ST of Bihar — ₹200
• Females (Bihar Permanent Residents) — ₹200
• PwBD — ₹200

Multiple payment gateways allowed — card/net banking/UPI.

Post Preference (Very Important)

The notification clearly mentions that you must choose post preference carefully while applying.

Once submitted:

• Post preference cannot be modified later.
• Final allocation depends on merit + reservation + category rank.

Required Documents

• Aadhaar or valid ID
• Graduation certificate & marksheets
• Caste certificate
• Domicile certificate
• PwBD certificate (if applicable)

BPSC may verify documents at Mains Registration and Interview.

 Disqualification Rules

• False documents
• Misrepresentation of caste
• Multiple applications
• Incomplete forms
• Missed deadlines
• Fraudulent claims

Strict enforcement applies as per commission rules.

Important Website Links

The official notification & apply portal is available via BPSC Online Dashboard.

Key Dates

Based on  the notification:

• Application Start: 03.12.2025
• Last Date to Apply: 23.12.2025
• Correction: Not mentioned explicitly in initial pages.

Notification & Apply Link Table

Preparation Strategy

Master Bihar-specific content

BPSC rewards knowledge about:

• Bihar’s economy
• Administrative issues
• Social inequalities
• Agriculture problems
• Infrastructure gaps

Write like an administrator

• Case studies
• Policy examples
• Short paragraphs
• Headings + subpoints

Optional subject is your attempt booster

Scoring 220–260 in optional helps crack final list.

FAQs

Do Prelims marks matter in final result?

No. Only Mains + Interview Marks count.

Does Hindi count in merit?

No. It is qualifying only (30 minimum).

Final Advice

BPSC is one of India’s most stable state civil service systems.
Cracking Mains unlocks high-impact careers changing real lives.

• Focus on writing, not just reading
• Study Bihar + national policy
• Balance optional + GS
• Treat interview like leadership exam

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