BPSC

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is the primary examination for recruitment to State Services Posts in Bihar — including Deputy Collector, Deputy SP, Rural Development Officer, Block Education Extension Officer, and various other Group B posts. BPSC CCE is one of the most competitive state PSC exams in India, with lakh-plus candidates competing for a few hundred seats in each cycle.

The exam has three stages: Preliminary Examination (General Studies, 150 marks, 2 hours, objective), Mains Examination (General Hindi 100 marks + General Studies Paper 1 and 2, each 300 marks), and Personality Test/Interview (120 marks). Bihar-specific history, geography, and current affairs are integral to both Prelims and Mains. Candidates who prepare for UPSC typically have a strong base but need additional preparation on Bihar-specific content.

An important practical point for BPSC aspirants: BPSC follows a strict domicile reservation system. Candidates must carefully read the notification for domicile requirements for specific posts. The interview stage (120 marks) carries meaningful weight in the final merit order. Our editorial team reviews BPSC examination details against the official BPSC portal at bpsc.bih.nic.in, last updated July 2026.