Uttar PradeshUsual cycle
UPPSC PCS
UPPSC Combined State / Upper Subordinate Services Examination
- Age
- 21–40
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Usually
- Notified around January–March
BPSC Integrated Combined Competitive Examination
BPSC CCE · also known as BPSC
Overview
Recruits Deputy Collectors, DSPs, Revenue Officers and other Bihar state officers.
Posts: Senior Deputy Collector, DSP, Revenue Officer, Block Panchayati Raj Officer and other Bihar services.
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | June–September |
|---|---|
| Applications | Within a month |
| Exam | 2–3 months later (Prelims) |
| Result | About a year later |
Eligibility
Age
20–37 years. General men: up to 37. Women and backward classes: up to 40. SC/ST: up to 42.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 37 years | No limit |
| EWS | 37 years | No limit |
| OBC | 40 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 42 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 42 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 47 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university. Final-year students can usually apply for the Prelims.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Prelims
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 150 | 2 hours | ⅓ |
2. Mains
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (qualifying) | — | 100 | — | — |
| Essay | — | 300 | — | — |
| General Studies I and II | — | 300 each | — | — |
| Optional (qualifying, recent pattern) | — | 100 | — | — |
3. Interview
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | — | 120 | — | — |
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
General Studies
- General science
- Current affairs
- History of India and of Bihar
- Geography of India and Bihar
- Polity and economy, Bihar after independence
- Mental ability
Selection process
Prelims → Mains → interview.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Pay Level 9–10 (approx.).
Vacancies: About 500–2,000 posts a cycle.
Latest notices
No recent notices found for this exam. Check the official website.
Frequently asked questions
Can candidates from other states apply?
Usually yes, but reservation and age relaxation apply only to the state's own domiciled reserved-category candidates; others apply as General.
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on bpsc.bih.nic.in before applying.