Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) invites online applications for the 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Exam 2025 to fill 1250 posts in various state government departments. The recruitment process includes prelims, mains, and interview stages. Candidates must be graduates with age limits between 21 and 42 years depending on category. Applications must be submitted online by 30-06-2025. The fee varies by category, and biometric fees apply. Detailed posts and qualifications are specified in the official notification.
Vacancy Details
- Anumandal Padadhikari / Variya Up Samaharta: 134 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Avar Nibandhak / Sanyukt Avar Nibandhak: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Shram Adhikshak: 13 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Hathkargha Padadhikari: 20 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Rajya Adhikari Evam Samkaksh: 60 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Prakhand Panchayat Raj Padadhikari: 29 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Sahkarita Prasar Padadhikari: 673 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Prakhand Anu. Jati Evam Anu. Janjati Kalyan Padadhikari: 16 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Prakhand Alpasankhyak Kalyan Padadhikari: 614 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates - Financial Administrative Officer and Equivalent: 106 vacancies
Qualification: Graduates
Qualification Requirements
Graduation or equivalent examination from a recognized university. For Financial Administrative Officer and Equivalent, graduate degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics from a recognized university or affiliated institution.
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Application Fees
- General Candidates: ₹600
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates of Bihar State only: ₹150
- Permanent resident female candidates of Bihar State (Reserved/Unreserved): ₹150
- Divyang (Disabled) candidates (40% or more): ₹150
- All other candidates: ₹600
Selection Process
- Prelims: A 2-hour exam with 150 multiple-choice questions and negative marking. It is for screening candidates for the mains exam. Subjects include General Science, Current Events, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, and general mental ability. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category.
- Mains: Includes General Hindi (100 marks, 30% passing mandatory but not counted for merit), General Studies Paper I (300 marks), General Studies Paper II (300 marks), Essay (300 marks), and one optional subject (100 marks).
- Interview: Candidates who pass mains attend an interview worth 120 marks.
How to Apply
- Submit application online on or before 30-06-2025.
- Fill in personal and academic details as per certificates.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Review application carefully before submission.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
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Important Dates
- Application End Date: 30-06-2025
