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BPSC CCE
BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims
Bihar PSC CCE Prelims — single GS paper, 150 MCQs in 2 hours, for Deputy SP / DSP / Block Development Officer posts.
Updated 10 Sept 2026 ·Vacancy counts change every cycle — always confirm the exact number in the latest official notification before applying.
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BPSC CCE eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 22 – 37 years (General)22-37 for General Male (upper limit relaxed to 40 for General Female / BC / EWS, 42 for BC/EBC Female, 42 for SC/ST). Reference date varies — see latest notification.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (any discipline) from a recognised university.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit other than the upper age cap.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen.
- Other
- Domicile of Bihar required for state-specific posts (most posts).
- Hindi knowledge tested at the interview stage for certain posts.
BPSC CCE cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Prelims cutoff (qualifying for Mains)
out of 150 marks| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — 70th BPSC | ~85 – 92 |
| 2024 | BC | ~80 – 88 |
| 2024 | EBC | ~78 – 85 |
| 2024 | SC | ~65 – 75 |
| 2024 | ST | ~60 – 70 |
| 2023 | General — 68th/69th BPSC | ~95 – 100 |
| 2023 | BC | ~88 – 95 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
BPSC CCE salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
SDM / DCLR / Senior Class A officer
Pay Level 9 (Bihar)- Basic pay
- ₹53,100
- Gross monthly
- ₹78,000 – ₹90,000 (Patna, after probation)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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గత సంవత్సరాల పేపర్లు
100 అన్ని సంవత్సరాల్లో ప్రశ్నలుకొన్ని సంవత్సరాలకు పూర్తి పేపర్ కాదు, ఆ పేపర్లోని కొన్ని ప్రశ్నలు మాత్రమే ఉన్నాయి — ఎన్ని ఉన్నాయో ప్రతి కార్డు చూపుతుంది.
2025
150లో 21 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2024
150లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2023
150లో 21 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2022
150లో 20 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →2021
150లో 18 ప్రశ్నలు
ఈ ప్రశ్నలు సాధన చేయండి →
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BPSC CCE — Quick Practice
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General Studies
50 QsBihar — Special Knowledge
70 Qs
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What can I get from BPSC CCE?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1% — State topper contenders
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar Administrative Service (top 10-20 final ranks expected) — immediate secretariat assignments
- •Chief Minister's Office (CMO) — junior staff officer positions for top rankers
- •Planning and Development Department — state-level policy roles
- •Premium postings in capital secretariat — Cabinet Secretariat, Finance, Home departments
- •State topper probability — medallion, discretionary posting choice, accelerated seniority
- •On par with clearing UPSC CSE Prelims; consider parallel preparation for national exams
Top 2% — Premium selections
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar Administrative Service (top 50 ranks) — direct secretariat posting prospects
- •District Magistrate track (fast-track promotion eligible) — premium cadre management positions
- •Superintendent of Police (capital/metro postings) — Patna, Gaya, or specialised units
- •Secretary-level departments (junior positions) — state government secretariat
- •Expected final rank: top 50 with strong Mains and Interview
- •First choice of service and posting almost guaranteed
Top 5% — Elite cadre prospects
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) — top postings like Patna district or secretariat
- •Deputy Collector (premium districts) — Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur posting likelihood
- •Superintendent of Police (prestigious districts) — capital region or sensitive zones
- •Strong probability of final selection rank under 100
- •Choice of department and initial posting location likely
- •On track for Group A gazetted officer positions with accelerated career progression
Excellent Prelims, strong Mains contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officer — premium state cadre, pay level 10-13
- •Additional District Magistrate (ADM) — senior district administrative officer
- •Additional Superintendent of Police — senior police administrative cadre
- •Deputy Director (various departments) — education, health, planning departments
- •Treasury Officer — state finance and treasury management
- •Well-positioned for top 100-200 final ranks with good Mains and Interview performance
Strong Prelims, competitive Mains prospect
55–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •District Magistrate (DM) — Group A, pay level 12, top district executive officer
- •Superintendent of Police (SP) — Bihar Police Service, pay level 11-12
- •District Programme Officer — state planning and development cadre
- •Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Bihar Police, executive cadre
- •Commercial Tax Officer — revenue department, Group B gazetted
- •Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — state civil services
Safe Prelims qualifier
45–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Comfortably clears Prelims for all categories (General cut-off typically 38-42%)
- •Deputy Collector — Group A, pay level 10, district administration cadre
- •Block Development Officer (General category) — rural development cadre
- •Assistant Director (various departments) — state administrative services
- •Revenue Officer — land revenue and district administration
- •Supply Inspector — food and consumer protection department
Marginal qualifier zone
30–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–30% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →తాజా వార్తలు
The 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination, originally scheduled for 26 July 2026, has been postponed by BPSC citing unavoidable reasons. As per the revised exam calendar released on 14 August 2026, the prelims is now tentatively set for 25 October 2026.
Bihar Public Service Commission has released the updated BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 covering 70th, 71st, and 72nd CCE schedules. The 71st CCE Mains result is expected in August-September 2026, while the 72nd CCE Prelims is listed for 25 October 2026.
BPSC has removed 44 Sugarcane Officer posts from the 72nd CCE recruitment through a corrigendum. The total vacancies have been reduced from 1,230 to 1,186 posts across various administrative positions including SDO, DSP, and District Commandant.
The Bihar Public Service Commission has published the final result for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination with 2,027 candidates declared successful. The 71st CCE result is now expected during August-September 2026 as per the official calendar.
ముఖ్యమైన తేదీలు
72nd CCE Application window opens
గడిచిపోయిందిThu, 7 May, 2026
72nd CCE Application last date
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 31 May, 2026
72nd CCE Prelims originally scheduled (postponed)
గడిచిపోయిందిSun, 26 Jul, 2026
Postponed on 18 July 2026 due to unavoidable reasons
72nd CCE Prelims Admit Card (expected)
29 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSat, 10 Oct, 2026
Expected 10-15 days before exam; awaiting revised schedule confirmation
📍72nd CCE Prelims Exam (expected)
44 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 25 Oct, 2026
Tentative date as per BPSC Exam Calendar released 14 August 2026; final confirmation awaited
72nd CCE Prelims Answer Key (expected)
55 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 5 Nov, 2026
Usually released 1-2 weeks after prelims exam
72nd CCE Prelims Result (expected)
100 రోజులు మిగిలాయిSun, 20 Dec, 2026
Typically 6-8 weeks after prelims; based on previous cycle timelines
📍72nd CCE Mains Exam (expected)
216 రోజులు మిగిలాయిThu, 15 Apr, 2027
Mains typically held in April; exact dates to be announced after prelims result
72nd CCE Interview (expected)
399 రోజులు మిగిలాయిFri, 15 Oct, 2027
Interview typically held 4-5 months after mains result
Syllabus
ఏదైనా టాపిక్పై ట్యాప్ చేయండి — నోట్స్ + 10 ప్రశ్నల టాపిక్ టెస్ట్
General Studies
Bihar — Special Knowledge
Ancient History of Bihar
Magadha empire, Pataliputra (Patna), Nalanda and Vikramshila universities, Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Gupta links.
Medieval History of Bihar
Sher Shah Suri (Sasaram), Mughal-era Bihar, Patna as Azimabad.
1857 in Bihar
Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur, Veer Kunwar Singh's leadership, role of Bihar zamindars.
Champaran Satyagraha
1917 indigo planters issue, Gandhi's first satyagraha in India, Rajendra Prasad's role.
Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle
Quit India 1942 in Bihar, Jayaprakash Narayan, Anugrah Narayan Sinha, Sri Krishna Sinha.
Physical Geography of Bihar
North Bihar plains, South Bihar plains, Chhotanagpur foothills; climate; soil types.
Rivers of Bihar
Ganga, Kosi (sorrow of Bihar), Gandak, Sone, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Falgu, Punpun.
Administrative Geography & Districts
38 districts, 9 divisions; major cities — Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga.
Bihar Agriculture
Rice, wheat, maize, makhana (foxnut), litchi (Muzaffarpur), sugarcane; flood-prone agriculture.
Economy of Bihar
GSDP, sectoral composition, low per-capita income, special category status demand, migration.
Industries of Bihar
Sugar mills, leather, handloom, IT corridors at Patna; Barauni refinery; Bhagalpur silk.
Tribes of Bihar
Santhal, Oraon, Munda, Ho, Kharia (post-Jharkhand bifurcation, residual tribal groups in Bihar).
Art & Culture of Bihar
Madhubani painting, Manjusha art, Tikuli art, Chhath puja, Sonepur Mela, Mauryan art.
Tourism & Heritage Sites
Bodh Gaya, Nalanda ruins, Vaishali, Rajgir, Vikramshila, Pawapuri, Patna Sahib gurdwara.
Famous Personalities of Bihar
Rajendra Prasad, JP Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Karpoori Thakur, Kunwar Singh, Vidyapati.
Bihar Polity
Governor, CM, Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad, Bihar Public Service Commission.
Bihar-specific Schemes
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Saat Nischay programme, Bihar Student Credit Card, Bal Hriday Yojana.
Bihar Current Affairs
Recent state policies, infrastructure (expressways, metro), elections, awards specific to Bihar.