Last Updated: June 25, 2025 10:09 am
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 under the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), announcing 1,264 vacancies across various prestigious posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Revenue Officer, and more. The online application process begins on 2 June 2025 and continues until 30 June 2025 on the official website bpsc.bih.nic.in. Candidates with a graduate degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply. The preliminary exam is scheduled for 30 August 2025 (tentative) . Selection will be based on three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview . The salary ranges from ₹44,900 to ₹50,920 per month (Level 7 to 9 pay scale). Applicants are advised to check the detailed syllabus, category-wise vacancies, and application process before applying.
BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
Notification Release 30 May 2025 Online Registration Start 2 June 2025 Last Date to Apply 30 June 2025 (by 11:59 PM) Prelims Exam Date 30 August 2025 (tentative) Mains Exam Date ~10 September 2025
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS / Other State ₹600 SC / ST / Female / PwD / Permanent Bihar Residents ₹150 Biometric Fee (All Categories) ₹200
Age Limit Details
Minimum Age 21 years (as of 1 Aug 2025) Maximum Age – General Male 37 years Maximum Age – General/OBC/EWS Female 40 years Maximum Age – SC/ST 42 years
BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies 1,264 (originally 1,250; 14 DSP posts added) New DSP Posts Added 14
BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Details
Educational Qualification Any Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Physical Standard (for some posts) As per official notification pure PSD standards – height, chest per norms
Category Wise Vacancy Details
Senior Deputy Collector (BAS) 100 Financial Administrative Officer 79 Deputy Superintendent of Police 14 New Labour Superintendent 10 Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar 3 Sugarcane Officer 17 Block Cooperative Officer 502 Block Panchayati Raj Officer 22 Block SC/ST Welfare Officer 13 Revenue Officer 45 Block Minority Welfare Officer 459 Total 1,264
State Wise Vacancy Details
Bihar (single-state exam, no state-wise split)
Documents Required Details
Educational Certificates Graduation mark sheet & degree Photo ID Aadhar / Passport / Voter ID Category Certificate SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD as applicable Residence Proof (Bihar Residents) Domicile certificate Passport Size Photograph & Signature As per specifications in notification
BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 Syllabus Overview
Prelims General Studies – History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Current Affairs, Science & Tech Mains Essay, General Hindi, General Studies papers I–III (GS I: Indian Heritage, GS II: Governance, GS III: Tech/Eco/Environment) Interview Personality test on all topics above
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Objective MCQ – 150 questions, 2 hours, 1/3 negative marking Main Exam Written: Essay, Hindi, 3 GS papers; each 150 marks, descriptive format Interview 100 marks; assesses personality & public service aptitude
Selection Process
Stage 1 Preliminary Exam Stage 2 Mains Exam (Qualified candidates from Prelims) Stage 3 Interview
BPSC PCS Pre Recruitment 2025 Salary Details
Pay Scale Level 7 to Level 9 (₹44,900–₹50,920 entry-level approx.) Approx. Gross Salary ₹60,000–₹70,000 per month (including allowances)
How To Apply
Step 1 Visit official website: bpscpat.bihar.gov.in Step 2 Click “BPSC 71st CCE Online Form 2025” Step 3 Register (Email & Mobile); OTP verification Step 4 Fill application, upload documents, pay fee Step 5 Submit final form, download acknowledgment & print
Important Links
Interested Candidates Must Read The Full Notification Before Applying Online.