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This recruitment aims to fill a large number of administrative posts in Bihar.
Recruitment Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | 71st BPSC CCE Mains Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Total Vacancies | ~1298 Posts (As per the latest updates) |
| Eligibility to Apply | Only Prelims Qualified Candidates |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Mains Online Application Start | December 3, 2025 |
| Mains Online Application Last Date | December 24, 2025 (Date may be extended) |
| Mains Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Interview | To be notified later |
Eligibility and Fee Structure
1. Eligibility
Candidates must have successfully cleared the BPSC 71st CCE Prelims (conducted on September 13, 2025).
Candidates must be able to upload all necessary documents proving their eligibility (educational qualification, category, domicile, etc.) as required in the detailed advertisement.
2. Application Fee (Mains Exam)
The fee for the Mains form is separate from the Prelims fee and must be paid online.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / Other State Candidates | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | ₹150/- |
| Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | ₹150/- |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹150/- |
BPSC 71st Mains Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The BPSC CCE Mains is a descriptive (subjective) examination, with recent changes implemented to the Optional Subject paper. The Mains papers are as follows:
| Paper Name | Nature | Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi | Qualifying (30% mandatory) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies I (GS-I) | Merit Deciding (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies II (GS-II) | Merit Deciding (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Essay | Merit Deciding (Descriptive) | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Subject | Qualifying (Objective/MCQ) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Interview | Personality Test | 120 | N/A |
| Total Merit Calculation | 1020 Marks (GS-I, GS-II, Essay + Interview) |
Key Pattern Changes
Essay Paper: A new 300-mark Essay paper has been added, which is crucial for merit.
Optional Subject: The traditional descriptive Optional Subject (300 marks) has been converted into a 100-mark, Objective (MCQ) Qualifying Paper. Marks from the Optional paper will NOT be counted in the final merit list, but passing it is mandatory.
Required Documents for Mains Form
Candidates must be ready to upload clear scanned copies of the following documents during the online application:
BPSC Prelims Admit Card/Roll Number/Registration ID (Used for Login).
Matriculation (10th) Certificate/Mark Sheet (For Date of Birth proof).
Graduation Degree/Provisional Certificate and Mark Sheets.
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC) (Issued by competent Bihar authority).
EWS Certificate (If applicable).
Bihar Domicile Certificate (For claiming reservation/fee concession).
PwD Certificate (If applicable).
Recent Passport Size Photograph and Signature.
How to Apply Online
Visit the BPSC official portal:
onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in .Log in using the Roll Number/Registration ID and credentials received during the Prelims application.
Fill out the detailed Mains Application Form (DAF), providing details like preference, center choice, and reservation category.
Upload the specified scanned documents (as listed above).
Pay the required Mains Examination Fee online.
Review the form thoroughly and submit it. Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
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