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BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary & Main) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)
Official Exam Code: BPSC-71-CCE
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 | BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary & Main) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE) |
| Examination Reference Code | BPSC-71-CCE |
| Examination Delivery Mode | Offline OMR Sheet Based |
| Examination Frequency | annual |
| Jurisdiction | Bihar State |
2. Important Examination Dates
| Examination Notification & Schedule | 21 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
Stage-I Objective Preliminary (150 marks), Stage-II Written Descriptive Mains (900 marks), Stage-III Interview (120 marks).
Marking Scheme: Negative marking of 1/3rd marks (0.33 mark deducted) per incorrect response in Prelims.
7. Application Fee & Payment Details
• SC / ST / FEMALE: ₹150
• EWS / OBC / GENERAL: ₹600
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 BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary & Main) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)?
BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary & Main) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE) is officially conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
Q2. What is the exam pattern and scheme for BPSC 71st Combined (Preliminary & Main) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 71st CCE)?
Stage-I Objective Preliminary (150 marks), Stage-II Written Descriptive Mains (900 marks), Stage-III Interview (120 marks).