BPSC 71th Pre Admit Card 2025

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 02/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 30/06/2025 upto 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 30/06/2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
• Written Exam Date  : 13/09/2025
• Admit Card Available : 06/09/2025
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Outside Bihar)  : ₹600/-
• SC / ST / Female (Bihar residents) : ₹150/-
• Biometric Fee (All Candidates) : ₹200/-
• Total Fee for General/OBC/EWS: ₹800/-
• Total Fee for SC/ST/Female (Bihar): ₹350/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI or IMPS Payment Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 21-22 years (Post wise) and Maximum 37 years for General Male as on 01 August 2025
• Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST (max 42 years), 03 years for OBC/EWS (max 40 years), 03 years for General Female (max 40 years)
• Selection Process: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying) → Main Examination (900 marks) → Interview (120 marks)
• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree from any recognized university

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 1298

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)
• General Administration Services

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university
• Physical Standards as per Government norms
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university
• Knowledge of local language preferred
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university
• Social work experience preferred
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Commerce/Economics
• Knowledge of accounts and finance
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)

• Bachelor's degree from recognized university
• Post-specific qualifications as per notification
• Age: 21-37 years (General Male)

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Pay Scale: Level 11-12 - ₹35,400 - 1,12,400/- to ₹56,100 - 1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Basic Pay Range: ₹35,400/- to ₹56,100/- per month (Post wise variation)
• Additional Benefits: DA (28-31%), HRA (8-24% based on city), Medical Allowance, Travel Allowance
• Annual Increment: 3% per annum with promotional opportunities
• Job Security: State Government Employee with Pension Benefits under New Pension Scheme
• Career Growth: Promotion to higher administrative positions like Collector, SP, etc.
• Total In-hand Salary: ₹45,000 - ₹75,000/- approximately (including allowances)

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: Very High - Extensive syllabus covering General Studies, Bihar-specific topics
• Expected Applications: 4.5-5.0 lakh candidates for 1298 posts (Based on 70th CCE data)
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:350 to 1:385 (Extremely High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85% marks for general category in Prelims
• Prelims Qualifying: 40% for General, 36.5% for BC, 34% for EBC, 32% for SC/ST
• Preparation Time: 12-18 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 0.26% overall selection rate - Requires dedicated 8-10 hours daily study
• Key Focus Areas: Bihar History, Geography, Current Affairs, Indian Polity, Economics

Exam Center Details

• Bihar State: Written examination will be conducted at various centers across Bihar state only
• Major Cities: Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Arrah, Begusarai
• Regional Centers: Siwan, Saharsa, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Bettiah, Motihari, Sasaram, Jehanabad
• Special Centers: Hajipur, Buxar, Nawada, Jamui, Lakhisarai, Kishanganj, Katihar
• Preference: Candidates can choose exam center district preference during application
• Final exam center and address will be mentioned in the admit card available before exam

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