What is the BPSC 2027 Prelims exam pattern?

BPSC Prelims (PT) has 150 MCQs in 2 hours on General Studies — covering History (Indian & Bihar), Geography (India & Bihar), Polity, Economy, Science & Technology, Current Affairs, and Bihar-specific topics. Marking: +1/-0.25. It is qualifying for Mains.

What posts are offered through BPSC CCE 2027?

BPSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) offers posts like SDO, DSP, State Tax Officer, Block Development Officer, Supply Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Sub-Divisional Officer, and various Class A and B gazetted posts in Bihar government.

What is BPSC officer salary in 2027?

BPSC SDO/DSP starting salary is ₹53,100-₹1,67,800 per month (Bihar Pay Matrix Level 9). With DA, HRA, and state government allowances, the effective in-hand salary is ₹70,000-₹90,000 per month. Officers also receive government accommodation and vehicle.

How many vacancies are expected in BPSC 70th CCE 2027?

BPSC 70th CCE 2027 is expected to have 900-1,500 vacancies across various posts. BPSC 69th CCE had 1,025 vacancies while 68th CCE had 1,454 vacancies. Bihar government has been increasing administrative staff regularly.

What is special about Bihar GK for BPSC 2027?

Bihar GK covers Magadha Empire, Nalanda University, Patna history, Jainism & Buddhism origins in Bihar, Bihar economy (agriculture, floods, industries), Bihar geography (Ganga plains, Chotanagpur), important personalities from Bihar, and recent Bihar government schemes and policies.

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BPSC Preparation Guide

BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for BPSC 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyHard

Total Marks150

Duration120 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

Frequency

Once a year

Next Exam Date

March 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Graduate degree, age 20-37 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Bihar GK)

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Bihar-specific GK (history, geography, polity, current schemes) is unique to BPSC — dedicate 20-25% of prep time exclusively to Bihar

Prelims is qualifying — aim for 80+ out of 150 marks to clear the cutoff comfortably

Mains has descriptive papers — practice writing structured answers with examples from Bihar context

Use previous year BPSC papers from 60th-68th CCE — the pattern and topic distribution is consistent

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Bihar GK)	150	150	120 min
Total	150	150	120 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

December 2026

Next Exam Date

March 2027

Conducted By

BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission)

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