BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2025

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna, has invited online applications for the Integrated 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. This recruitment drive aims to fill various services/cadres across different departments of the Government of Bihar, as per requisitions received.

This examination offers a significant opportunity for eligible Indian citizens to join prestigious administrative and financial services in Bihar. The notification details vacancies for posts like Sub Divisional Officer, Revenue Officer, Financial Administrative Officer, and many more.

This comprehensive guide provides all essential details such as important dates, application fees, a detailed breakdown of vacancies (including category-wise and horizontal reservations), eligibility criteria, physical standards, selection process (Preliminary, Main, Interview), detailed syllabus, and instructions on how to apply online. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official detailed advertisement thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet all conditions and fill the application form carefully.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

Integrated 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2025

BPSC 71st CCE 2025

Important Dates
Online Application Start Date02/06/2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission30/06/2025
Preliminary Exam DateTo Be Announced
Main Exam Application Start DateTo be announced (After Preliminary Result)
Main Exam DateTo Be Announced
Interview DateTo Be Announced
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam
Application Fee
Category Application Fee (₹)
General Candidates600/-
Bihar State SC / ST Candidates150/-
Bihar State Permanent Resident Female Candidates (All Categories)150/-
Divyangjan Candidates (40% or more disability)150/-
All Other Candidates600/-
  • Additional biometric fee of ₹200/- is applicable for candidates who do not enter Aadhaar number as ID.
  • Bank charges for transactions will be borne by the applicant.
  • Fee once paid will not be refunded.
  • Candidates paying concessional fee but later failing to provide valid reservation/disability/domicile certificates may be disqualified. They may choose to pay the general fee voluntarily to secure their candidature.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
Vacancy Details (सारणी - I: 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination)
S. No. Department / Post & Cadre Name Pay Scale Category-wise Vacancies Total Posts Reserved for Women (35%) PwD Horizontal Reservation
UR SC ST EBC BC EWS
1. Sub Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service Level - 9 22 24 00 16 13 05 100 34 VI-01, DD-01, OH-01, MD-01
2. Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar, Prohibition, Excise & Registration Dept. Level - 9 07 01 00 01 01 00 10 03
3. Labour Superintendent, Labour Resources Dept. Level - 9 04 00 00 00 00 00 03 01
4. Sugarcane Officer, Sugarcane Industries Dept. Level - 9 08 01 00 03 04 01 17 03
5. Revenue Officer & Equivalent, (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Dept. Level - 7 60 16 01 10 09 05 91 32 DD-01, OH-01, MD-01
6. Block Panchayat Raj Officer, Panchayati Raj Dept. Level - 7 14 03 00 04 03 01 25 09 DD-01
7. Co-operative Extension Officer, Co-operative Dept. Level - 7 128 35 05 39 27 18 252 85 VI-05, DD-05, OH-04, MD-05
8. Block SC & ST Welfare Officer, SC & ST Welfare Dept. Level - 7 87 26 01 22 25 13 174 61 VI-05, DD-04, OH-05, MD-05
9. Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Dept. Level - 7 75 26 03 22 24 13 163 59 VI-01, DD-01, OH-01, MD-01
Total (Table-I) 405 130 10 118 102 56 841 308 VI-12, DD-11, OH-11, MD-12
Vacancy Details (सारणी - II: Other Services)
S. No. Department / Post / Cadre Name Pay Scale Category-wise Vacancies Total Posts Reserved for Women (35%) PwD Horizontal Reservation
UR SC ST EBC BC EWS
01 Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent, (Bihar Financial Administrative Service), Finance Dept. Level - 9 49 11 15 01 12 16 104 37 DD-01, OH-01, MD-01
Total (Table-II) 49 11 15 01 12 16 104 37 DD-01, OH-01, MD-01

Note: Vacancies are provisional and may change. The number of posts may increase or decrease. PwD categories are VI-Visually Impaired, DD-Deaf & Dumb, OH-Orthopaedically Handicapped, MD-Multiple Disability.

Educational Qualifications
Selection Process
How to Apply Online
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