The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025 Notification to recruit candidates for various prestigious administrative positions. With 1,250 vacancies , this exam is a golden opportunity for aspirants aiming to serve in the Bihar state administration.
This article covers everything you need to know, including eligibility criteria, selection process, important dates, vacancy details, syllabus, exam pattern, and PDF links for downloads.
BPSC 71st Exam 2025 Overview
Event
Details
Exam Name
BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Exam 2025
Conducting Authority
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies
1,250
Application Mode
Online
Online Registration Dates
2 June 2025 – 30 June 2025
Preliminary Exam Date
30 August 2025 (Tentative)
Official Website
bpsc.bihar.gov.in
BPSC 71st Vacancy Details 2025
Post Name
Number of Vacancies
Block Cooperative Officer
502
Block Minority Welfare Officer
459
Senior Deputy Collector
100
Financial Administrative Officer
79
Revenue Officer
45
Block Panchayat Raj Officer
22
Sugarcane Officer
17
Labour Superintendent
10
Block SC/ST Welfare Officer
13
Sub-Registrar / Joint Sub-Registrar
3
Total
1,250
Eligibility Criteria For BPSC 71st Exam 2025
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in any discipline is required.
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
Category
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
General (Male)
22 years
37 years
General (Female)
22 years
40 years
BC/EBC
22 years
40 years
SC/ST
22 years
42 years
Application Fee For BPSC 71st Exam 2025
Category
Fee (INR)
General
₹600
SC/ST (Bihar Residents)
₹150
Female (Bihar Domicile)
₹150
PWD
₹150
Biometric Fee
₹200
Selection Process For BPSC 71st Exam 2025
Preliminary Examination (Objective)
Main Examination (Descriptive)
Interview / Personality Test
BPSC 71st Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Subject
Total Marks
Duration
Type
General Studies
150
2 hours
Objective
Note: The Prelims is qualifying in nature. Marks are not counted in final merit.
Main Examination
Paper
Marks
General Hindi (Qualifying)
100
General Studies Paper 1
300
General Studies Paper 2
300
Optional Subject
300
List of Optional Subjects
Agriculture
Anthropology
Botany
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Commerce and Accountancy
Economics
Electrical Engineering
Geography
Geology
History
Law
Management
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science & IR
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Statistics
Zoology
Hindi, English, Urdu, Maithili, Persian, Sanskrit Literature
Important Dates For BPSC 71st Exam 2025
Event
Date
Notification Release
2 June 2025
Application Start
2 June 2025
Application End
30 June 2025
Prelims Admit Card
August 2025 (Tentative)
Prelims Exam Date
30 August 2025
Main Exam & Interview
To be announced
How to Apply for BPSC 71st Exam 2025
Visit bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Click on “Apply Online” for BPSC 71st CCE 2025.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
Fill the application form and upload required documents.
Pay the applicable fee.
Submit and download the confirmation page.
Download PDF Links
Recommended Books for BPSC Preparation
Subject
Book
History
Spectrum Modern History
Polity
M. Laxmikanth – Indian Polity
Geography
NCERTs + GC Leong
Economy
Ramesh Singh – Indian Economy
General Science
Lucent’s + NCERTs
Current Affairs
Pratiyogita Darpan / Monthly Magazines
Optional Subject
As per syllabus
BPSC 71st Preparation Tips
Start with NCERTs for core subjects.
Follow a structured revision plan.
Solve previous year question papers.
Stay updated on Bihar-specific news and events.
Practice mock tests regularly.
Don’t neglect Hindi paper in the Mains—it’s compulsory.
Conclusion
The BPSC 71st CCE 2025 is a gateway to top administrative services in Bihar. With proper preparation, dedication, and consistent practice, you can achieve success in this prestigious exam. Don’t wait—start your preparation today!
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