The BPSC 70th CCE Mains 2026 exam offers a wide range of career opportunities for candidates. The exam is a stepping stone to a successful career in the state government, and candidates who clear the exam will be appointed to various posts with attractive salaries and benefits. The exam is also a great opportunity for candidates to serve the people of Bihar and contribute to the development of the state.
๐ Exam Highlights
Exam Conducting Body
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies
800
Exam Mode
Offline
Exam Date
10 Apr 2026
๐ Important Dates
Notification Release
15 Jan 2026
Application Start
20 Jan 2026
Exam Date
10 Apr 2026
โ Eligibility Criteria
๐ Nationality
Indian Citizen
๐ Age Limit
20โ37 years
๐ Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
Category / Post
Min Age
Max Age
UR/General
18 yrs
32 yrs
OBC
18 yrs
35 yrs
SC/ST
18 yrs
37 yrs
PWD
18 yrs
42 yrs
โน๏ธ Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates as per government rules
๐ Exam Pattern
Stage/Tier
Mode
Subjects
Qs
Marks
Duration
Negative
Tier-I
Offline
General Studies I, General Studies II
500
900
3 hours
-0.25
Tier-II
Offline
Optional Subject
300
600
3 hours
-0.25
Tier-III
Offline
Personality Test
N/A
120
N/A
N/A
๐ฅ Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancies
Pay Scale
Deputy Superintendent of Police
100
Pay Level 11
District Commander
50
Pay Level 12
Additional District Magistrate
20
Pay Level 11
Assistant Commissioner
30
Pay Level 10
Treasurer
10
Pay Level 9
๐ Selection Process
1
Tier-I: Preliminary Examination
2
Tier-II: Mains Examination
3
Tier-III: Personality Test/Interview
๐ How to Apply
1
Visit the official website of BPSC
2
Click on the link 'Apply Online' for the 70th CCE Mains 2026 exam
3
Fill in the online application form with personal and educational details
4
Upload scanned copies of required documents
5
Pay the application fee online
โ Frequently Asked Questions
The exam is tentatively scheduled for 10 Apr 2026
The application fee is Rs. 750 for general candidates and Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates
The selection process consists of three stages: preliminary examination, mains examination, and personality test/interview
The syllabus for the exam includes general studies, optional subject, and personality test
The pay scale for the posts varies from Pay Level 9 to Pay Level 12