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BPSC 70th Combined (Preliminary) 2025

Bihar Public Service Commission

Government of Bihar

By Aditya Raj Hirve·Updated 07 Jun 2026

Starting Salary

₹44.9K/mo

Pay Level

Level 8–12

Last Date

18 Oct 2024

Exam Date

13 Dec 2024

Result Declared — Check your result on the official website.

Key Highlights

Organisation	Bihar Public Service Commission
Post Name	BPSC 70th Combined (Preliminary) 2025
Total Vacancies	2.0K
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree from recognised university
Age Limit	21–37 years
Application Fee	₹600 (General) · ₹150 (SC/ST)
Salary	₹44.9K–₹1.4L/month
Notification Date	28 Sep 2024
Last Date to Apply	18 Oct 2024
Exam Date	13 Dec 2024

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📋About this Recruitment

State Public Service Commissions (PSCs) are constitutional bodies established in every state under Article 315 of the Indian Constitution. They recruit candidates for Class A and Class B state government services — posts like Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Tehsildar, Commercial Tax Officer, Sub-Registrar, District Audit Officer, and dozens of other administrative and technical posts that form the backbone of state government functioning. Each state PSC conducts its own Combined State Services Examination (CSSE), typically in three stages: Preliminary (screening), Mains (merit), and Interview (personality test). State PSC exams are highly competitive — UP PSC PCS, Maharashtra PSC, TNPSC Group 1, Karnataka PSC, BPSC, RPSC, and MPPSC are among the most sought-after, with selection ratios often below 0.5%. State PSC officers enjoy significant administrative authority, excellent career progression from Group B to Group A, housing allowances, vehicle facilities, and a comprehensive state government pension scheme.

✅Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

21–37 years

SC/ST +5 · OBC +3

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree from recognised university

Bihar domicile required for reserved categories

💳Application Fee

General / OBC

₹600

SC / ST

₹150

Female

₹150

Payment mode: Online

📝How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1Visit your state PSC website (e.g., uppsc.up.nic.in for UP, mpsc.gov.in for Maharashtra, tnpsc.gov.in for Tamil Nadu).
2Download and carefully read the official notification to understand eligibility, exam pattern, and domicile requirements.
3Register on the PSC portal with valid email, mobile, and Aadhaar. States require domicile proof — verify domicile eligibility first.
4Fill the detailed application form: personal information, educational qualification, category, language medium, exam centre, and optional subject (if applicable).
5Upload all required documents as specified: photograph, signature, and in some states additional certificates at application stage.
6Pay the application fee through the state treasury online payment gateway or designated bank challan.

📁Required Documents Checklist

Class 10 and 12 certificates
Graduation and post-graduation certificates and marksheets
Domicile/Residence certificate from SDM/Tehsildar
Category certificate (OBC/SC/ST in state government format)
EWS income and asset certificate from competent authority
Language proficiency certificate (for states with language requirements)
Recent colour photographs

Always carry originals + 2 self-attested photocopies to exam/interview/document verification.

🎯Preparation Strategy

State PSC preparation requires balancing UPSC-style optional subjects with state-specific General Studies. Study the General Studies paper — which covers History (with state-specific emphasis), Geography, Indian Polity and State Government structure, Economy, Science & Technology, and Current Affairs — using both standard references and state government publications. For the state-specific component: study the history, art, culture, geography, flora, fauna, and economy of your state in detail. Use the state's Economic Survey and Budget documents. For the optional subject, choose one where your graduation background gives you an advantage — History, Public Administration, Sociology, Geography, and Economics are popular choices. State PSC Mains answer writing requires more regional examples and state government scheme references compared to UPSC.

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🔗Important Links

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between UPSC and State PSC?

UPSC recruits for All India Services and central government posts. State PSCs recruit for state government posts. State PSC exams are conducted by each state separately with state-specific syllabus and vacancies.

Is the State PSC exam harder than UPSC?

Both are competitive. UPSC CSE is generally considered more competitive due to national-level competition. State PSC exams have state-specific syllabus which may include regional history, geography, and current affairs.

What posts are recruited through State PSC?

State PSCs recruit for posts like Deputy Collector, DSP, Block Development Officer, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, Tax Assistant, and various other Group A & B state government posts.

Can I apply for multiple State PSC exams?

Yes, you can apply for PSC exams in different states simultaneously, subject to meeting each state's domicile and eligibility requirements.

What is the salary for State PSC officers?

State PSC officer salaries range from ₹35,000 to ₹1,50,000+ per month (including allowances) depending on the post, state pay scale, and grade pay.

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Official Source & Disclaimer

All information on this page is sourced from the official Bihar Public Service Commission notification published at https://bpsc.bih.nic.in. Sarkaari Saathi is an independent private information platform — not affiliated with the Government of India or any recruitment body.

Always download and read the official notification PDF before filling the application form. Verify eligibility, fee, and dates from the official website before applying.

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Verified against official notification Updated 07 Jun 2026