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71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)
Official Exam Code: BPSC-CCE-71/2026
Exam Date
To Be Announced
Exam Mode
Offline OMR Sheet Based
Eligibility Criteria
Refer Notification
Selection Stages
Single Stage
1. Examination Overview
| Conducting Body / Commission | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
|---|---|
| Official Examination Name | 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE) |
| Examination Reference Code | BPSC-CCE-71/2026 |
| Examination Delivery Mode | Offline OMR Sheet Based |
| Examination Frequency | annual |
| Jurisdiction | Bihar State |
2. Important Examination Dates
| Examination Notification & Schedule | 17 Aug 2026 |
|---|
3. Latest Examination Updates & Notices
Official Commission Updates
| Date | Update / Announcement | Source Document |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2026 | Bihar Government Notifies Simplified Online Application for Bihar Student Credit Card (MNSSBY) Scheme Exam Advisory | View Document |
4. Examination Stages & Marking Pattern
Preliminary Objective Exam (150 Marks), Main Written Exam (900 Marks), and Personality Test (120 Marks).
Marking Scheme: Negative marking applicable for incorrect responses (1/3rd or 0.25 marks deduction) as per official scheme.
7. Application Fee & Payment Details
• PAYMENT_MODE: ₹Online Bihar Portal Gateway
• GENERAL_OBC_EWS: ₹600
• SC_ST_PWD_WOMEN: ₹150
Accepted Payment Modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or State Bank of India Challan as authorized by the commission.
8. Important Official Examination Links
| Exam Syllabus & Subject Topics | View Complete Syllabus |
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Commission Portal | Bihar Public Service Commission Portal |
| Admit Card / Hall Ticket | Check Admit Card Status |
| Answer Key & Objections | Check Official Answer Key |
| Examination Results & Cutoff | Check Exam Results |
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10. Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Which authority conducts 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)?
71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE) is officially conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
Q2. What is the exam pattern and scheme for 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)?
Preliminary Objective Exam (150 Marks), Main Written Exam (900 Marks), and Personality Test (120 Marks).