BPSC 70th Notification 2024 Out: Apply Now For 1957 Vacancies
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 was issued by the Bihar Public Service Commission on 23 September 2024 for the 70th Bihar Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2024. BPSC 70th Online Application Window will be open from 28 September to 4 November 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the BPSC after checking the BPSC 70th Notification 2024 carefully.
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 is out with all the required details that candidates must know before submitting their application such as application dates, selection process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus etc. Candidates must submit their BPSC 70th Application 2024 within the stipulated time frame to avoid last-minute technical issues. Scroll down this page to get updates on BPSC 70th CCE 2024.
BPSC 70th Recruitment 2024
The BPSC CCE is considered prestigious, similar to the UPSC Civil Services Exam, but on a state level. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is a state-level civil services exam conducted by BPSC for recruitment into various administrative positions in the Bihar state government.
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 is out for 1957 vacancies for various positions such as Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Revenue Officer, Block Development Officer (BDO), and other high-ranking government jobs. To get selected for this BPSC 70th CCE Recruitment, candidates will have to go through the three-layer recruitment process i.e. Preliminary Exam, Main Exam and Interview.
BPSC 70th Exam 2024: Overview
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 must be checked by the candidates and check their eligibility. Check the below table for a concise summary of the BPSC 70th CCE 2024:-
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BPSC CCE Exam - Important Updates |
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Exam Conducting Organization |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
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Exam Name |
BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
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Vacancies |
1957 |
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Application Dates |
28 September to 4 November 2024 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Frequency of Exam |
Yearly |
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Job Location |
Bihar |
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Selection Process |
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BPSC 70th Important Dates 2024
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 contains all the required dates related to the Bihar CCE 2024 that candidates must know to apply for the examination. Check the below table to know all the important dates related to BPSC 70th CCE 2024:-
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Release Date |
23 September 2024 |
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Application Start Date |
28 September 2024 |
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Last Date to Apply |
4 November 2024 |
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Last Date to Submit the Application Fee |
4 November 2024 |
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Correction Window |
19 October to 4 November 2024 |
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BPSC CCE Prelims Exam Date |
13 December 2024 |
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Admit Card Release Date |
To Be Announced |
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Answer Key |
To Be Announced |
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Result Declaration Date |
To Be Announced |
BPSC CCE 2024 Recruitment: Important Links
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 can be downloaded by the official BPSC website and once you thoroughly review the BPSC 70th Notification 2024 then proceed to apply for the Bihar CCE 2024, In case you are facing any trouble in applying and downloading the Bihar CCE 70th Notification then check the below table for all the required links:-
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BPSC CCE Admit Card 2024 (Inactive) |
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BPSC 70th 2024 Answer Key (Inactive) |
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BPSC CCE Result 2024 (Inactive) |
BPSC 70th 2024 Vacancy
A total of 1975 vacancies have been announced by the BPSC for various positions through BPSC 70th Notification 2024. Below we are providing a table for the post-wise vacancy distribution of BPSC CCE 2024:-
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BPSC 70th CCE Vacancy |
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Post Name |
Vacancy |
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70th CCE |
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Sub-Division Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service |
200 |
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Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Bihar Police Service), Home Department (Reserve Branch) |
136 |
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District Commander, (Bihar Home Defense Corps Service) Home Department (Special Branch) |
12 |
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Jail Superintendent, (Bihar Prison Service), Home Department (Prison) |
03 |
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State - Assistant Commissioner of Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department |
168 |
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Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar, Prohibition, products and regulations Department |
11 |
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Junior Election Officer, Bihar Election Service |
12 |
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Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub Cadre), Education Department |
50 |
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Assistant Director (Social Security Cell), Social Welfare Department |
12 |
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Assistant Director (Divyangjan Empowerment Cell). Social Welfare Department |
09 |
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Assistant Director (Child Protection Services). Social Welfare Department |
09 |
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District Minority Welfare Officer (Minority Welfare Department) |
06 |
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Sugarcane Officer (Sugarcane Industry Department) |
01 |
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Planning Officer/District Planning Officer, Labor Resources Department |
14 |
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Supporting scheme Officer/Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department |
23 |
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Additional District Transport Officer and equivalent basic category (Bihar Transport Service) Transport Department |
04 |
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Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department |
59 |
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Rural Development Officer, (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) Department of Rural Development |
393 |
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Revenue officers and equivalents, (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue and Land Reforms Department |
287 |
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Labor Enforcement Officer, Labor Resources Department |
67 |
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Block Panchayat Raj Officer, (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department |
83 |
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Supply inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food and Consumer Protection Department |
233 |
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Block No. Caste & No. Tribal Welfare Officer, (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Department of Tribal Welfare |
125 |
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Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department |
28 |
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Total |
1945 |
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Other Exam |
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Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department |
12 |
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Grand Total |
1957 |
BPSC 70th Eligibility Criteria 2024
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 contains the detailed eligibility criteria for the BPSC CCE 2024. If you want to apply for the 70th BPSC Combined Competitive Exam, you must first fulfill the eligibility criteria requirements. The following information will help you determine your eligibility for BPSC Vacancies under the 70th CCE :
Nationality
It is mandatory for a candidate to be an Indian citizen to be eligible to apply for these posts.
Age Limit
The BPSC 70th Notification 2024 outlines the age criteria for candidates applying to various posts through the Bihar Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024. The minimum age requirement varies based on the specific post. As of 1 August 2024, applicants must be at least 20 years, 21 years, or 22 years old, depending on the position they are applying for. Refer to the table below for a detailed post-wise age limit as specified in the BPSC 70th Notification 2024:-
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BPSC 70th CCE Minimum Age Limit |
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Post Name |
Minimum Age Limit |
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70th CCE |
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Sub-Division Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service |
22 years |
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Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Bihar Police Service), Home Department (Reserve Branch) |
20 years |
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District Commander, (Bihar Home Defense Corps Service) Home Department (Special Branch) |
20 years |
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Jail Superintendent, (Bihar Prison Service), Home Department (Prison) |
20 years |
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State - Assistant Commissioner of Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department |
22 years |
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Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar, Prohibition, products and regulations Department |
22 years |
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Junior Election Officer, Bihar Election Service |
22 years |
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Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub Cadre), Education Department |
22 years |
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Assistant Director (Social Security Cell), Social Welfare Department |
22 years |
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Assistant Director (Divyangjan Empowerment Cell). Social Welfare Department |
22 years |
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Assistant Director (Child Protection Services). Social Welfare Department |
22 years |
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District Minority Welfare Officer (Minority Welfare Department) |
22 years |
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Sugarcane Officer (Sugarcane Industry Department) |
22 years |
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Planning Officer/District Planning Officer, Labor Resources Department |
22 years |
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Supporting scheme Officer/Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department |
21 years |
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Additional District Transport Officer and equivalent basic category (Bihar Transport Service) Transport Department |
21 years |
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Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department |
21 years |
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Rural Development Officer, (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) Department of Rural Development |
21 years |
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Revenue officers and equivalents, (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue and Land Reforms Department |
21 years |
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Labor Enforcement Officer, Labor Resources Department |
21 years |
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Block Panchayat Raj Officer, (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department |
21 years |
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Supply inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food and Consumer Protection Department |
21 years |
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Block No. Caste & No. Tribal Welfare Officer, (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Department of Tribal Welfare |
21 years |
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Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department |
22 years |
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Other Exam |
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Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department |
21 years |
Relaxation Age
The maximum age limit depends on the category of the candidates. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be granted to specific categories of candidates according to government regulations. Applicants from other states will not be eligible for any reservations and will be considered under the general category.
Maximum age limit varies from categories, we are providing a table for the maximum age limit as mentioned in the BPSC 70th Notification 2024:-
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BPSC CCE Maximum Age Limit |
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Category |
Maximum Age |
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Unreserved (Male) |
37 Years |
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Unreserved (female), Backward class and extremely backward class (male and female) |
40 years |
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Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST) (Male and Female) |
42 years |
Educational Qualification
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 is out with the post-wise educational details of the BPSC CCE 2024 that candidates must know before applying for the Bihar CCE.
Candidates should possess the following educational qualifications in the relevant field :
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Name of Exam |
Educational Qualification |
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70th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination |
Graduation from a recognized university or passed an equivalent examination. |
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Child Development Project Officer |
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University and Optional Subject: (1) Home Science (2) Psychology (3) Sociology (4) Labor and Social Welfare Any one of these subjects will have to be selected for the main examination. |
BPSC 70th Application Process
Once candidates carefully check the BPSC 70th Notification 2024 then they must submit their online application by 4 November 2024. In case you are facing any trouble in filling out the BPSC 70th 2024 Application Form then you can simply follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Open the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) official website.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the “Apply Online” tab.
- Select the link for the BPSC 70th 2024 Examination, which will direct you to a new page.
- Begin the registration process by selecting the "New Registration" button.
- Fill in all the required details in the registration form and submit it.
- Once submitted, you will receive a provisional registration number and password on your registered mobile number and email ID.
- Log in using the provided credentials and complete the application form by entering details like your age, qualifications, etc..
- Upload the necessary documents such as mark sheets, certificates, and other required files.
- Finally, pay the application fees to submit your form and take a screenshot of the final page for future reference.
Application Fees
BPSC CCE Application Fee is different for each category and to complete the application form candidates must submit the BPSC CCE Application Fee according to their category as per mentioned in the BPSC 70th Notification 2024. Check the table below for category-wise application fee:-
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Category |
Application fee |
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For general category candidates |
Rs. 600 |
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Only for SC/ST candidates of Bihar State |
Rs. 150 |
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For female candidates of all (reserved and unreserved) categories of permanent residents of Bihar state |
Rs. 150 |
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For candidates having more than 40 percent disability |
Rs. 150 |
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For all other candidates |
Rs. 600 |
BPSC 70th 2024 Selection Process
BPSC 70th Selection Process has been detailed in the BPSC 70th Notification 2024 which comprises 3 stages as detailed below:-
Preliminary Examination
In this test, candidates will have to choose one option for every multiple-choice question. This examination will be just a screening test, on the basis of which the candidates will be selected for the main examination. The question paper will be in both Hindi and English languages.
Main Exam
Successful candidates of the Preliminary Competitive Examination will have to fill out separate application forms for the Main Examination. The optional subjects for different posts of the combined Main (written) examination will be different, out of which the candidate will have to choose any one. The question paper will be in both Hindi and English languages.
Personality Test
There will be a Personality Test (Interview) of 120 marks for the successful candidates of the Mains Examination.
Note : Candidates have to clear both the written tests and only then they will be called to appear in the interview for final selection.
BPSC 70th Exam Pattern
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 is out now and those who want to appear in the BPSC CCE 2024, should check the BPSC CCE Exam Pattern 2024 before appearing in the examination. Being familiar with the exam pattern will help you to get good marks in the BPSC CCE 2024. Check the BPSC 70th CCE Exam Pattern 2024:-
Preliminary Examination Pattern
- The BPSC 70th Preliminary Exam will be of a qualifying nature only.
- All the questions will be objective-type multiple choice.
- BPSC 70th Prelims Exam will have only General Studies subject which will have 150 questions for 150 marks.
- There will be a negative marking for wrong answers in the exam.
- The duration of the BPSC Prelims exam is 2 hours.
Mains Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the various main examinations to be held for the different posts has been presented below in brief.
70th Combined Competitive Examination
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Paper |
Max. Marks |
Exam Duration |
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General Hindi |
100 |
3 hours |
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General Studies, Paper I |
300 |
3 hours |
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General Studies, Paper II |
300 |
3 hours |
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Essay |
300 |
3 hours |
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*Optional subject |
100 |
3 hours |
Child Development Project Officer Exam
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General Hindi |
100 |
3 hours |
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General Studies, Paper I |
300 |
3 hours |
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General Studies, Paper II |
300 |
3 hours |
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*Optional subject |
300 |
3 hours |
*Optional Subject for BPSC CCE Mains
Candidates have to choose one of the following optional subjects in the BPSC Mains for the various exams :
70th Combined Competitive Examination
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Agriculture Science |
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science |
Human science |
Botany |
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Chemistry |
Civil Engineering |
Commerce and Accountancy |
Economics |
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Electrical engineering |
Geography |
Geology |
History |
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Labor and Social Welfare |
Law |
Management |
Mathematics |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Philosophy |
Physics |
Political Science and International Relations |
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Psychology |
Public Administration |
Sociology |
Statistics |
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Life Science |
Hindi language and literature |
English Language and Literature |
Urdu Language and Literature |
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Bangla Language and Literature |
Sanskrit language and literature |
Persian language and literature |
Arabic Language and Literature |
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Pali language and literature |
Maithili Language and Literature |
Child Development Project Officer Exam
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Home Science |
Psychology |
Sociology |
Labor and Social Welfare |
BPSC 70th Exam Syllabus 2024
BPSC 70th Notification 2024 must be checked by those who are going to appear in the exam as it contains the detailed exam syllabus for the BPSC CCE. Check the table below for the BPSC 70th Exam Syllabus 2024:-
Preliminary Exam Pattern
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Compulsory Subject - General Studies |
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The General Studies paper will consist of the following topics from General Studies:- - General Science Current events of national and international importance. - History of India and salient features of the History of Bihar. - Major changes in Indian politics and economy and the economy of Bihar in the post-independence period. - Questions on Indian National Movement and the role played by Bihar in it and also on general mental ability. - General geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems. |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern
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Compulsory Paper – General Hindi |
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The questions in this question paper will be of the secondary level of the Bihar School Examination Board. Through this examination, the ability of the candidate to express his/her feelings clearly and in a pure form in simple Hindi and the intuitive power will be tested. The details of the marks will be as follows:- - Essay - 30 Marks - Grammar - 30 Marks - Syntax - 25 Marks - Summarization - 15 Marks |
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Compulsory Paper - General Studies Paper I |
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- Modern History of India and Indian Culture. - Current events of national and international importance. - Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams. |
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Compulsory Paper - General Studies Paper II |
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- Indian State System - Indian Economy and Geography of India - Role and impact of science and technology in the development of India |
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Optional Paper |
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For Optional Subject Details Refer Official BPSC CCE Syllabus Pdf |
BPSC 70th 2024 Admit Card
Candidates will be able to download their admit cards 9-10 days prior to the scheduled date of examination, from the official website of the Commission.
Once the admit card is made available by the BPSC, follow these steps to download your admit card :
- Visit the official website of BPSC.
- Click on the “BPSC Admit Card” link given under Important Announcements.
- Log in by entering your registered details, your registration ID and password.
- Your BPSC Admit Card will appear on your screen.
- Now download it and take a printout for future use.
BPSC 70th Answer Key 2024
The BPSC CCE Answer Key will be released by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) after completing the exam. The answer key provides a comprehensive review of the exam’s solutions and allows candidates to evaluate their performance before the official results are declared.
To download the 70th CCE Answer Key 2024, follow these steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bih.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link titled “BPSC 70th CCE Answer Key 2024”.
- Once you click the link, the BPSC 70th Answer Key PDF will appear on your screen.
- Download and print a copy of the answer key PDF for future reference.
BPSC 70th Result 2024
The BPSC 70th CCE Result will be announced by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) separately for each stage of the recruitment process. Candidates can check their results on the official BPSC website by following these simple steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website.
- Navigate to the homepage and select the "70th Combined Competitive Exam Result" link.
- The BPSC result PDF will then appear on your screen.
- Press “Ctrl+F” and enter your roll number to search.
- If your roll number appears in the list, you have qualified for the exam.
- Download and save the BPSC 70th Result PDF for future reference.
BPSC 70th 2024 Exam Cut-off
BPSC 70th Cut-off Marks will be announced by the BPSC in a category-wise format. Candidates must score higher than the cut-off marks to qualify. Once the Commission announces the BPSC 70th CCE Cut-off Marks we will provide the direct link to download the BPSC 70th CCE Cut-off Marks for your reference:-
BPSC 70th Cut-off Marks 2024 Link (Inactive)
BPSC 70th 2024 Salary
Successful employees will be given a salary of around Rs 4.3 to 4.5 lakh under the pay scale 7 and 9. Along with these some other benefits will also be provided like -
- Travel facilities
- Flexible working hours
- Renewal of salary on due date
