Bihar Public Service Commission 64th Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Detailed Guide
Bihar Public Service Commission is accepting application up to the 27th of August for BPSC Combined Competitive Exam Round 64. Aspirants can find all details of vacancies, application instructions and how to prepare in the guide given below.
| Click here to access BPSC Application Page | BPSC 64th CCE Application |
| Click here to read the Detailed BPSC 64th CCE Advertisement (Hindi) | BPSC 64th CCE Advertisement |
To navigate within this page, readers may use quick-links as given below:
A] Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Important Dates
B] Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Vacancy Details
C] Bihar Public Service Commission Eligibility
D] Bihar Public Service Commission Application Process
E] BPSC Civil Services Prelim Exam Pattern and Syllabus
F] BPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern and Syllabus
G] BPSC Civil Services Preparation Sources
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Important Dates:
| Activity | Date |
| Starting Date to Apply Online | 03-08-2018 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 20-08-2018 | Extended to 27-08-2018 |
| Last Date for Payment of Fee | 24-08-2018 | Extended to 31-08-2018 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application Form | 31-08-2018 | Extended to 07-09-2018 |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Vacancy Details:
| Vacancy Details | ||
| Sl No | Post Name | Total |
| 1 | Police Sub Inspector | 40 |
| 2 | Jail Guard | 02 |
| 3 | Commercial Tax Officer | 10 |
| 4 | Registrar/ Joint Registrar | 08 |
| 5 | Interior Officer | 08 |
| 6 | Planning Officer/ District Planning Officer | 13 |
| 7 | District Audit Officer | 04 |
| 8 | Asst Registrar | 24 |
| 9 | Office Bearer | 25 |
| 10 | District Minority Welfare Officer | 06 |
| 11 | Probation Officer | 34 |
| 12 | Reed officer | 02 |
| 13 | Assistant Director | 14 |
| 14 | Rural Development Officer | 21 |
| 15 | Labor Enforcement Officer | 53 |
| 16 | Revenue Officer & Equivalent | 571 |
| 17 | Supply Inspector | 223 |
| 18 | Block SC & ST Welfare officer | 122 |
| 19 | Block Minority Welfare Officer | 75 |
| 20 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer | 133 |
| 21 | Executive Officer | 07 |
Bihar Public Service Commission Eligibility
I] Educational Qualification
Candidates must have completed graduation or equivalent degree from a recognised university to be eligible for BPSC CCE 2018.
II] Age Limit
Lower Age Limit
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Post |
Minimum Age Required for Eligibility |
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Police Sub Inspector |
20 years |
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Probation Officer |
21 years |
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All other Posts |
22 years |
Upper Age Limit
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Category |
Age |
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Unreserved Male Candidates |
37 years |
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Female candidates from Unreserved categories OBC Extremely Backward Class candidates |
40 years of age |
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SC and ST |
42 years |
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Note: Age of candidates will be considered as on August 1, 2018 |
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Bihar Public Service Commission Application Process
The application for BPSC 64th CCE began on August 3, 2018 and the last date to register yourself for the exam has been extended to 27th August. Subsequently, the last date to pay the application fees has been moved to 31st August and the last day for filling the application is extended to 7th September. Here are more details about this 3-Step process:
Stage 1 – Registration
| Click here to access BPSC Application Page | BPSC 64th CCE Application |
Step 1: Click on the link (The link to apply has been provided above)
Step 2: Go to ‘Online Registration’
Step 3: Click on ‘Apply Online’
Step 4: Fill all required details
Step 5: Click ‘Submit’
Step 6: After successful registration, username and password will be sent to candidates’ registered email ID
Stage 2 – Fee Payment
Upon registering, the link to pay the fee will be activated on the next day of registration (after 11 am). Candidates will be able to pay the registration fee online.
| Category | Fees |
| For Gen/ OBC | Rs.600/- |
| For SC/ ST/ PH & Women: | Rs.150/ |
Stage 3 – Filling of the application form
Step 1: Fill all requisite information (the link to furnish details in application form will be activated on the next day of fee payment after 11 am)
Step 2: Upload photograph and signature
Step 3: After providing all details, cross-verify the same by clicking on ‘Preview’
Step 4: Click ‘Submit’
Step 5: Download the application form by clicking on ‘Download filled application’
Step 6: Check whether registration number, bar code and application number are mentioned in the printout of application form
Note: If registration number, bar code and application number have not been provided in the hard copy of application form, the application process will be considered as invalid.
BPSC Civil Services Prelim Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Bihar Public Service Examination consists of 2 phases – Prelims and Mains.
BPSC 64th CCE Prelim Pattern
Mode of Exam: Pen and paper
Question Type: Objective with MCQ
Duration: 2 hours
Maximum Marks: 150 marks
BPSC Prelim Syllabus
| General Science | Current Affairs on International and National Events | Bihar’s Economic Development after Independence |
| Geography (General Studies of Geography) | History of India with emphasis on Bihar’s History | Indian Polity and Economics |
| Geography of Bihar – Main Geographical Divisions and Chief Rivers | Indian Independence Movement and Bihar’s Contribution | Mental Ability Test |
BPSC Civil Services 2018 Qualifying Cut-off
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Catergories |
Qualifying cut off |
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General |
40% |
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OBC |
36.5% |
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Extremely Backward Class |
34% |
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SC/ ST/ Women/ PwD |
32% |
BPSC Civil Services Mains Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The BPSC Mains Examination consists of 4 papers, these are as follows:
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Paper and Paper Code |
Details |
Syllabus Outline |
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Hindi |
Marks: 100 marks Duration: 3 hours Qualifying in Nature |
Questions will be asked of Bihar State Board Secondary Examination Level Hindi
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General Studies |
Marks: 300 marks Duration: 3 hours |
Modern Indian History Indian Culture Brief Timeline of Events/Current Affairs of National and International Importance Statistical and Data Interpretation |
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General Studies |
Marks: 300 marks Duration: 3 hours |
Indian Polity (focus on Bihar Political Structure) Indian Geography (Physical, Economic and Demographic aspects of Geography) Indian Economy Scientific Developments and Innovations in India |
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Optional Subject |
Marks: 300 marks Duration: 3 hours |
Candidates may choose any one of the following optionals to appear for in Mains: Agriculture |
BPSC Civil Services Preparation Sources
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History |
NCERT + Spectrum Rajiv Ahir + Relevant Chapters from Lucent GK |
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Geography |
NCERT + Atlas is a must for Map-Based Questions Practice |
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Polity/Economics |
NCERT for both Economics and Political Science For Polity if aspirant is preparing from Laxmikanth – need not go into details, an overview is sufficient |
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GK |
Lucent General knowledge |
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Current Affairs |
GK Today Website |