Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) administers the recruitment of BPSC Exams, where numerous posts under governmental departments are appointed. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) State Level Civil Services Exam conducted for recruitment to multiple posts and other PCS level Officers etc.
Every year, Bihar Public Service Commission conducts BPSC Combined Competitive Exam to shortlist eligible graduates for various posts including General Administration Department of Bihar Civil Services (Subdivision Officer) / Preferential Sub-Committee and equivalent officers of General Administration, Inferior Electoral Officer, Revenue Officer, Assistant Planning Officer, Tax Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Director, Supply Inspector, Labor superintendent, Block Panchayat Raj Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Home Department, and other posts.
BPSC Exam Highlights
Name of the Exam |
Bihar Civil Services Exam/BPSC Combined Competitive Examination |
Name of the Organizing Body |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
Official Website |
http://bpsc.bih.nic.in |
Job Location |
Bihar |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Stages of exam |
Preliminary, Main, and Interview |
BPSC Exam 2023 Important Dates
BPSC Exam Events |
Important Dates |
Notification released |
5th March 2022 |
Registration started |
5th March 2022 |
Registration closed |
28th March 2022 |
Availability of Admit Card |
To be announced |
Date for Preliminary Exam |
To be announced |
Preliminary Exam Result |
To be announced |
Online applications for the Main exam |
To be announced |
Last date of receiving application form hardcopy and other documents through speed post |
To be announced |
BPSC Civil Services Main Exam |
To be announced |
Main exam result |
To be announced |
Interview |
To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria for BPSC
As the BPSC Exam is modeled on the IAS Exam, administered by the Union Public Service Commission, candidates may find relations in both.
Educational Qualifications
1. Candidates should have knowledge regarding the vacancies which are available in the Bihar Public Service Commission.
2. Graduation or equivalent degree from a government-recognized University is important for the purpose of appearing for the exam.
Age Limit
1. Candidates should also have a good knowledge of the age limit for appearing in this BPSC.
2. The age limit declared by the officials of BPSC is provided in the below table for further reference.
Post |
Minimum Age Limit |
Maximum Age Limit |
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Unreserved |
E-BC and unreserved female |
SC / ST |
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Administrative Officer / District Master / Assistant Register / Lower Election Officer / Planning Officer / District Minority Welfare Officer / District Public Relation Officer / Block Panchayat Officer |
22 years |
37 years |
40 years |
42 years |
Deputy Superintendent of Police |
20 years |
37 years |
40 years |
42 years |
Bihar Education Service / Rural Development Officer / District Executive Officer / District Executive Officer / Supply Inspector / Labour Enforcement Officer / Block SC / ST Welfare Officer |
21 years |
37 years |
40 years |
42 years |
Age Relaxations
Candidates from the different categories will be provided with different age relaxation. After knowing the age relaxation category, candidates can easily apply for the job in BPSC.
Category |
Relaxation |
People with Disability |
10 years |
Government Employees (more than 3-year service) |
5 years |
Ex-Servicemen whose age is not more than 5. years |
3 years + period of service |
Physical Criteria
Any candidate will be selected by the organization of the Bihar Public Service Commission which will be after there will be a proper success which will be filled with the educational and physical criteria-
Sr. No. |
Category |
Height |
Chest (without expansion) |
1. |
Unreserved (Male), OBC (Male) |
5 Feet 5 Inches |
32 Inches |
2. |
Unreserved (Female), OBC (Female) |
5 Feet 2 Inches |
– |
3. |
SC/ST |
5 Feet 2 Inches |
31 Inches |
BPSC Application Process
The conducting body released the BPSC application form on the official website. The application form is in Online or Offline mode. Candidates should first register on the official website.
How to Apply for BPSC Exam 2023?
1. Click on the given online application link on the official website.
2. Click on the ‘Apply Online’ tab
3. Candidates are required to enter the following credentials, Personal Details, Contact Details, Educational Eligibility.
4. Upload the required documents such as photographs, signatures, or any other documents if required.
5. Make Payment and Submit the final form.
6. After, successful submission of the online application form the candidates are suggested to take a printout of the application.
BPSC Application Fees 2023
The applicants have to pay the application fees to complete their application process for the BPSC 2023. The BPSC 2023 Application Fees for various categories are provided below.
Category |
Application Fees |
SC/ST/Woman/Handicapped/Permanent residents of Bihar (All Category) |
Rs.150 |
Other States |
Rs.600 |
The Application Fee for BPSC 2023 Mains is given below.
Category |
Application Fee |
SC / ST / Female / PwD (of Bihar State) |
INR 200 |
General |
INR 750 |
BPSC Selection Procedure
The selection procedure includes the examination process which will be held for the purpose of selecting candidates for BPSC Exam 2023. There will be three stages in the exam after which the candidate will get the chance to serve Bihar Public Service Commission.
Prelims
Mains
Personal Interview
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2023
1. The candidate will be given 150 questions that they have to complete within 120 minutes on an OMR-based sheet.
2. Multiple choice-based objective-type questions will be included in the BPSC 2022 prelims and there is no negative marking.
3. The candidates can take the exam in three languages: English, Hindi, and Urdu as per convenience.
Particulars |
Details |
Mode of Exam |
Offline (OMR Based) |
Type of Questions |
Objective Type Questions (MCQs) |
No. of Questions |
150 Questions |
Total Weightage |
150 Marks (1 mark per question) |
Duration of Exam |
120 Minutes |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2023
1. There will be four papers in the main exam which is named for General Studies Paper I, General Studies Paper II, General Hindi & one Optional Paper.
2. The weightage of the exam will be 900 marks.
3. 3 hours of time will be allotted for every paper to the candidate.
Paper |
Total Marks |
Duration |
General Hindi |
100 |
3 hrs |
General Studies Paper-1 |
300 |
3 hrs |
General Studies Paper-2 |
300 |
3 hrs |
Optional Paper |
300 |
3 hrs |
Total Marks |
900 |
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BPSC Exam 2023 Admit Card
1. The conducting authority will release the admit card 15 days before the commencement of the BPSC Exam.
2. Candidates will be able to download the admit card only if they have submitted the application form and paid the application fee.
3. Applicants must take a valid photo id proof along with the admit card.
How to Download Admit Card for BPSC Exam 2023?
Step 1: Visit the official website.
Step 2: In the notification section, click on the ‘admit card’ link.
Step 3: Login using the credentials provided at the time of registration.
Step 4: View and download the admit card.
Step 5: Take a printout of the same.
BPSC 2023 Result
The BPSC Exam 2023 is on its official website after the conduction of the examination. The organization declares the marks of the candidates as well as the minimum marks for qualifying for the exam in different categories.
Once released, the candidates can check their results on the official website - asrb.org.in or BPSC.org.in
How to Check BPSC Result 2023?
Step 1: Visit the official website of BPSC Exam- bpsc.bih.nic.in
Step 2: Under the important announcements, look for the BPSC Exam Result Link and click on it.
Step 3: Enter your roll number, DOB and all required details and click on login.
Step 4: The BPSC Result will appear on your screen, download and save it for future references.
Step 5: The result will contain the total marks obtained by the candidates along with basic details about the candidate such as name, mobile number, roll number, date of birth etc.
BPSC 2023 Salary
1. The employment offer after the BPSC 2023 receives a salary of Rs. 4.3 to 4.5 LPA.
2. The average salary of the same is 4 LPA.
3. The candidates also receive various perks and other benefits while working in the posted department.
4. The salary will vary depending on the pay commission.
5. Renewal of salary on a fixed date.