The 68th BPSC Mains exam was held after the Mains notification was released on 5th April 2024. The Mains exam date was set on 12th, 17th, and 18th May 2024. There are 3 stages in the recruitment: Prelims, Mains, and Interviews.

●      BPSC Calendar 2024

●      BPSC Mock Test

Those who clear the Prelims stage appear for Mains which is followed by the Interview. 

The 69th BPSC notification is yet to be released soon. The exam calendar for 2024-25 has been released recently. Aspirants must be aware of the eligibility before filling out the online application for the BPSC exam. Currently the 68th BPSC recruitment process is going on. The Mains exam is set to be held in May 2024 and thus aspirants do not have much time.

●      30th Sept 2024: 69th BPSC Prelims exam date

●      12th/17th/18th May 2024: 68th BPSC exam date for Mains

●      21st April 2024: 69th Bihar PCS Exam Calendar Released

●      6th - 20th April 2024: Mains Online Application Dates

●      5th April 2024: Bihar PCS Mains Notification released

The BPSC exam is one of the most vital exams in Bihar state.

The updated 69th BPSC exam calendar was released by the Bihar Commission on 21st April 2024, which consists of all the dates related to the recruitment process. The BPSC exam details include the date of the notification, the date of commencement and end of the online application process, the dates of the Prelims/Mains exam, admit card, result, and so on. 

The Bihar Public Service Commission recently released the updated BPSC exam date for the 69th recruitment cycle. The BPSC Prelims was conducted on 12th February for which the official answer key was released by the Commission on 18th February 2024. The Mains exam was scheduled to be held on the 12th,17th, and 18th of May 2024.

The 69th BPSC notification is yet to be released anytime now. The 68th recruitment cycle is also ongoing.

The new BPSC notification will contain the complete details on the exam date, vacancy, apply online start date, apply online last date, selection process, and further information. We shall update aspirants with details once it is available on the official website.

The 69th BPSC notification is to be released by the Bihar State Commission with a good number of vacancies, around a total of 281 vacancies in the last notification, as depicted below. According to the update, 43 vacancies were added for the post of Assistant Disaster Management Officer. Hence the total number of vacancies has now been increased to 324.

The Bihar Public Service Commission conducts the Bihar Civil Service examination to recruit candidates to various vacancies in the General Administrative Department.  BPSC holds the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Those who are able to clear the Prelims which is a qualifying stage are called to appear in Mains. Candidates who crack Mains have to appear in the Interview stage.

The BPSC eligibility details include information on the educational qualification, BPSC age limit, and age relaxation for all the categories. It is important for aspirants to go through the eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification from the exam.

The age limit for general males is 20 - 37 years. There is also a provision for relaxation in the upper BPSC age limit for reserved categories. This relaxation is based on the category of the candidates.

For the Deputy Superintendent of Police post, the minimum age eligibility is 20 years.

Reserved candidates are eligible for relaxation in the upper BPSC age limit. The age relaxation for ex-servicemen is 3 years plus the years of service. Those applying under the Persons with Disability (PwD) category, the age relaxation of 10 years is given.

●      BPSC has also defined age eligibility for government servants who have been in continuous service for at least three years.

●      The upper age limit for such candidates according to the Commission is relaxed by 05 years.

Aspirants should have Graduation or equivalent degree from a government-recognized university. There are no specialized fields mentioned or minimum marks in graduation. The only condition in the educational criteria is to have a Graduation degree from a recognized institute.

The application form dates for the exam will be made available after the advertisement is released. The 68th Bihar PCS recruitment process is ongoing now. The 68th BPSC online application process for Mains recently ended followed by the Mains examination held in May. .

Aspirants should know the complete process to fill out the online BPSC application form mentioned below.

●      Visit the website onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in or www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

●      Candidates can also opt for an easier option of clicking the direct application link provided on our page.

●      Now go to the "Online Registration" button and fill out the personal details as asked in the application form.

●      After completing the BPSC registration process, log in using the registered email address and pay the application fee.

●      After making a payment, log in again and complete the required fields.

●      Finally, upload the required documents and submit the form.

●      Print the online Application Form and save the soft copy for future use.

The BPSC exam application fee for different categories is as follows.

The BPSC selection process comprises three main stages. The final result of the candidates is based on the scores obtained by them in these three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Those who will clear all the exams and the Interview will get shortlisted for the Bihar Civil Services.

●      The first stage as per the BPSC notification, i.e. the Prelims is composed of a single paper on General Studies.

●      The exam carried 150 marks and applicants get 2 hours for the same.

●      The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature, and the candidate who successfully clears the cutoff is eligible for the Mains exam.

●      The candidates who are able to clear the Mains level are called for the final interview.

●      For the final BPSC selection, Mains and Interview marks are noted.

Aspirants should go through the detailed BPSC exam pattern that consists of Prelims, Mains, and Interviews since the BPSC exam pattern for Prelims and Mains is different and holds different marks. Both Prelims and Mains are written examinations.

They should check out the Prelims and Mains paper pattern thoroughly, which will provide them an idea about the examination process.

The first level as per the BPSC exam pattern is the Preliminary exam or the Prelims. There is  only one paper in the Combined Competitive Prelims exam, which is the General Studies (GS), which will be an objective type exam. The exam duration is 2 hours, of a total of 150 marks.

Those who score the qualifying marks in the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam as per the latest Bihar PCS notification. The BPSC exam pattern for Mains consists of four papers i.e. General Hindi, General Studies Paper-1, General Studies Paper-2, and one Optional Paper.

Aspirants must have a clear understanding of the Bihar PCS syllabus for all stages of the recruitment process, which consists of the Prelims and Mains syllabus. It is advised that they should simultaneously prepare the BPSC Mains syllabus along with the Prelims.

The BPSC Prelims syllabus has just one paper on which the candidates are tested, which is General Studies and is designed to weed out the non-serious candidates from the competition. The important topics has been mentioned here for the ease of the candidates.

●      General Knowledge

●      National/International Current Affairs

●      History of India and Bihar

●      Geography (India & Bihar)

●      Rivers (Bihar)

●      India's polity

●      Indian economy

●      The Economy of Bihar After Freedom

●      Indian Movements and Contribution to Bihar

The BPSC syllabus for Mains consists of various papers like the General Hindi paper, General Studies-1, and General Studies-2. Both these papers test the candidates on various topics related to Indian history, geography, science and general knowledge.

General Hindi Paper (only qualifying in nature, 30 marks are required)

●      निबंध- 30 अंक

●      व्याकरण- 30 अंक

●      वाक्य विन्यास- 25 अंक

●      संक्षेपण- 15 अंक

General Studies Paper 1

●      Modern History of India and Indian culture.

●      Current events of national and international importance.

●      Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams.

General Studies Paper 2

●      Indian Polity

●      Indian economy and Geography of India and

●      The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India

●      Modern History of India and Indian culture.

●      Current events of national and international importance.

●      Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams.

BPSC salary is designed according to the accepted pay commission. There are various posts for which the vacancies are filled through the Bihar PCS exam. The attractive pay scale and additional perks draws in many candidates to join the Bihar civil services.

The Bihar PCS salary for various posts under Bihar PCS Recruitment is INR 9,300 – 34,800/- + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-, 4800/-, 4200/-. The BPSC salary also includes various perks and allowances. The basic salary also includes multiple components like DA, HRA, CCA, etc.

Effective and efficient preparation for the upcoming BPSC exam needs comprehensive coverage of the syllabus, a complete understanding of the concepts, and regular revision to enhance memorization. These below-mentioned study resources will help them to level up their exam preparation.

1. BPSC Previous Years Question Papers

The Bihar PCS exam preparation is largely determined by practising the previous year's question papers. In order to analyse the question trend and weightage of various topics. Aspirants must also utilise the BPSC question paper for practice and determine where they stand in their preparation. Make improvements accordingly and achieve the desired result with ease.

2. BPSC Practice Set

The Bihar PCS Question Paper Set is a collection of all the question papers for the candidates' practice and revision. With the BPSC question papers, aspirants can practise all the important questions and revise the topics regularly. The continuous practice of previous years' question papers lets them strategize how to attempt the exam and improve accuracy, thus minimising errors, therefore and increasing their scores.

3. BPSC Quizzes

They must test their knowledge and preparation using the quiz, to cover both static and current affairs questions. They can analyse where they stand and continuously improve to reach the desired score.

4. BPSC Mock Tests

Experts created AVISION'S Exam Prep BPSC mock test based on the latest exam pattern. The BPSC test series will help them practise the static and current affairs sections of the syllabus in a structured manner..

The BPSC admit is released by Bihar Public Service Commission on its portal usually a week before the exam. It is always advisable to download the BPSC hall ticket in advance to avoid last minute rush.

The 68th BPSC Answer Key was released by Bihar Public Service Commission for the Prelims exam on 18th February 2024. The Prelims question paper and the answer key pdf must be downloaded to match their answers with the marked options.

Download 68th Prelims Answer Key

The tentative score can be calculated with the help of the answer key.

The 68th BPSC Result for Prelims was declared on 27th March 2024. The result is declared on its website soon after the exam is conducted, a few days after the release of the answer key. We will provide the aspirants with the direct link to download the result PDF once it is released.

The BPSC cutoff is released by the Bihar Commission after the declaration of the result on its website for the Prelims and Mains exam. The cutoff is the minimum marks to be obtained in order to be appointed as a PCS officer in the state. Meanwhile, aspirants can check out the previous year's BPSC cutoff and get better clarity with respect to the previous exam trend.

68th Prelims Cutoff 2024 (Out of 150)

67th Prelims Cutoff 2022

66th BPSC Prelims Cutoff

Q. What is the BPSC Exam?

Ans. BPSC is the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam held to appoint State PCS officers for Bihar Administrative Service, Electoral Officer, and other gazetted posts. The candidates are selected through Prelims, Mains, and Interviews. BPSC has released the 68th BPSC notification on its website.

Q. What is the 69th BPSC exam date 2024?

Ans. BPSC has released BPSC 69th exam date 2024 in its new BPSC calendar. As per the exam date notice, the Prelims exam will be held on 30th September 2024 and the Mains exam will be held from 9th-16th December. With the release of the exam dates, candidates must keep up with their preparation and solve the BPSC mock tests as much as possible.

Q. When will the 69th BPSC notification 2024 be released?

Ans. BPSC 69th notification will be released on the Bihar Commission's portal soon. Candidates can download the official notification from the BPSC website or the available link. The exam notification details include the application date, application online link, syllabus, exam date, vacancy, and more!

BPSC Notification PDF 2024

Q. What is the BPSC eligibility required for the Bihar PCS exam?

Ans. As per the BPSC eligibility, aspirants must have a graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized university. The BPSC eligibility regarding age limit is 37 years for the general male category and 40 years for the female general category.

Q. How many vacancies are there in 68th BPSC recruitment?

Ans. BPSC has released a total of 281 vacancies for the 68th BPSC exam. However, aspirants may expect the vacancies to be increased further. Candidates can apply for the posts of Block Sec. Caste and Scheduled Tribal Welfare Officer, Supply Inspector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, etc.

Q. How can I prepare for the BPSC 2024 exam?

Ans. By examining the syllabus, compiling a reading list, and selecting the best BPSC coaching, candidates can start their preparation for the BPSC exam. The BPSC Mock Test and test series should be added to the preparation plan. The test series is the most effective approach to updating the complete curriculum in accordance with exam trends, and candidates may anticipate a sizable quantity of questions from it.

Q. What is the BPSC syllabus for the Bihar PCS Exam?

Ans. The syllabus for the BPSC exam is divided mainly into the Prelims and Mains exams. Thereafter, an interview is conducted. The BPSC syllabus for Prelims has only one paper which is the General Studies paper. On the other hand, the BPSC Mains syllabus has General Hindi, General Studies Paper 1, General Studies Paper 2, and an optional paper.

Q. When can I download admit card for BPSC exam?

Ans. Candidates who applied for the 68th BPSC exam can download the BPSC admit card 10 days before the exam date. The admit card download link shall be available to aspirants once the call letter is released.

Q. How many attempts are allowed for the BPSC exam?

Ans. There is no limitation on the number of attempts for the BPSC exam. However, a candidate must ensure that aspirants have not crossed the upper age limit as per their category.

Q. When was the 68th BPSC pre answer key released?

Ans. The 68th BPSC answer key for the Prelims exam was released on 18th February 2024. Aspirants can match their responses with the answer key and challenge the responses with proof if they find any wrong marking.

Q. How many optional subjects are there in BPSC?

Ans. There are 34 optional subjects in BPSC Examination. Candidates need to appear for one optional subject in the Mains exam. The list of optional subjects can be found in the BPSC Notification.

Q. What is the BPSC exam pattern?

Ans. The exam pattern of BPSC CCE is simple to understand. There are three stages- Prelims, Mains & Interview according to the BPSC exam pattern. The Prelims paper has only one subject i.e., General Studies. The Mains exam has 4 papers Hindi, GS-1, GS-2, and an optional subject. The final stage is the interview.

Q. Is the BPSC exam tough to crack?

Ans. Because of its attractive income and job description, the BPSC exam is very popular and difficult to crack. That is why, if an improper preparation strategy is made, it becomes challenging to cut through the competition. On the other hand, the subject-specific material presented in the BPSC exam syllabus is rather generic and is simple to understand if you approach it correctly.

Q. When will BPSC 2024 result be announced?

Ans. The commission will announce the result of the BPSC exam on the official website a few days after the answer key is released. Aspirants can check their status of results after the release of documents. The pre qualified candidates going to appear for the mains exam.