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BPSC (Bihar Civil Services) — Dates, Pattern & Free Mock Tests

Bihar's combined competitive exam for state administrative services. Prelims (objective), Mains (descriptive) and Interview.

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Key dates

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Notification72nd CCE — apply from 7 May 2026
Application window72nd CCE: 7 – 31 May 2026
Exam date(s)72nd Prelims: 26 July 2026 (upcoming) · 71st Mains: held 25–30 April 2026 (result awaited)

Two live cycles — 71st at Mains-result stage; 72nd (1186 vacancies) is the next exam, Prelims 26 July 2026.

Dates as of 27 June 2026. Always confirm on the official site: bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Exam pattern

Prelims

General Studies — 150 Q, 150 marks, 2 hrs. Negative marking applies (varies by cycle). Bilingual.

Mains

GS Paper I & II + Essay (merit) + General Hindi (qualifying, 30%). Optional now qualifying-only.

Interview

Personality test.

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