📌 Table of Contents

1. Overview of BPSC CCE 2025
2. Important Dates
3. Available Vacancies
4. Eligibility Criteria
5. Application Process
6. Exam Pattern
7. BPSC Syllabus
8. Preparation Strategy
9. Final Merit and Result
10. FAQs

🧾 1. Overview of BPSC 71st CCE 2025

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) organizes the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit for high-ranking administrative positions. The 71st edition in 2025 will follow a three-stage process:

• Preliminary Exam (Objective)
• Main Exam (Descriptive)
• Personal Interview

🗓️ 2. Important Dates (Expected)

✅ Tip: Bookmark the official BPSC website to stay updated.

📊 3. Expected Vacancies

BPSC typically announces vacancies for:

• Deputy Collector
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Revenue Officer
• Labor Superintendent

The final number of vacancies will be released in the official notification.

🧑‍🎓 4. Eligibility Criteria for BPSC 71st CCE

📌 Nationality

• Only Indian citizens are eligible.

📌 Age Limit (as of 1st August 2025)

📌 Educational Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is mandatory.

📝 5. How to Apply for BPSC CCE 2025

Step-by-Step Application Process:

1. Visit bpsc.bih.nic.in
2. Click on the BPSC 71st CCE Online Application link.
3. Register with your email and mobile number.
4. Log in and complete the form.
5. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates).
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Submit and print the confirmation page.

💰 Application Fees:

📘 6. BPSC Exam Pattern 2025

🧭 Preliminary Exam:

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 hours
• Subject: General Studies

Note: Prelims are qualifying in nature.

🧭 Main Examination:

🧭 Interview:

• Marks: 120
• Shortlisted candidates from Mains are called for a face-to-face personality test.

📚 7. BPSC 71st CCE Syllabus

📖 Prelims Syllabus:

• Indian History & Bihar History
• Geography (India & Bihar)
• Indian Polity
• Economy
• General Science
• Current Affairs
• Logical Reasoning

📖 Mains Syllabus:

• GS Paper I: Indian culture, modern history, Bihar-related events, Indian politics
• GS Paper II: Science & Tech, statistics, current events, environmental issues
• Optional Subjects: Choose from 34 options including Sociology, History, Public Administration, etc.

🏆 8. How to Prepare for BPSC 71st CCE 2025

🧠 Top Preparation Tips:

• Read NCERT books for conceptual clarity.
• Use standard books: Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for History.
• Practice daily current affairs via newspapers and apps.
• Attempt mock tests and PYQs (previous year questions).
• Make notes for revision and revise weekly.
• Join online or offline BPSC test series.

📊 9. Final Selection & Merit List

• Final merit is based on Mains + Interview scores.
• Candidates are allotted posts according to their rank and category.

❓ 10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the age limit for the BPSC 71st CCE 2025?

A: General male candidates must be below 37 years; reserved categories get relaxation.

Q2. Is there any attempt limit for the BPSC CCE?

A: No, there is no official limit on the number of attempts.

Q3. Is the Hindi paper compulsory in BPSC Mains?

A: Yes, but it is only qualifying in nature.

Q4. Which books are best for BPSC preparation?

A: NCERTs, Laxmikanth (Polity), Spectrum (Modern History), and BPSC-specific guides.

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