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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced a total of 1957 vacancies in various administrative and executive posts through the BPSC 70th Notification PDF 2024. The notification pdf has been released along with complete details. The online process for the BPSC 70th Civil Service Exam 2024 application process will begin on 28th September 2024 at https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/. According to the official notification pdf, the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Exam 2024 will be conducted on 17th November 2024.
BPSC 70th Notification 2024
The official BPSC notification pdf for the BPSC 70th 2024 state-level civil service exam has been published on the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission on 23rd September 2024. Candidates can read out the BPSC 70th Notification 2024 PDF by clicking on the direct link which is shared here. All the detailed information such as registration dates, post-wise vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, and other important details are provided in the official notification. Go through all the details to well understand the information related to the recruitment drive.
BPSC 70th CCE Exam 2024- Important Dates
As the BPSC Notification 2024 for the 70th CCE exam is now released, candidates can learn the important details related to the Combined Competitive Examination for various administrative and executive posts. The online registrations for BPSC CCE Exam 2024 will be conducted from 28th September to 18th October 2024. As per the official BPSC 70th Notification, the prelims exam will be conducted on 17th November 2024.
| Events | Dates |
| BPSC 70th Notification 2024 | September 2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 28th September 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18th October 2024 |
| BPSC CCE Prelims Admit Card 2024 | 02nd week of November 2024 |
| BPSC CCE Prelims Exam Date 2024 | 17th November 2024 |
BPSC 70th Vacancy 2024
The BPSC 70th Notification 2024 PDF has released the recruitment drive for Sub Divison Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Commandant, Superintendent, Sub Registrar, Sub Election Officer, Assistant Director, District Minority Welfare Officer, Sugarcane Officer, Employment Officer, Assistant Planning Officer, Additional District Transport Officer, City Executive Officer, Rural Development Officer, Revenue Officer, Labour Enforcement Officer, Block Panchayat Raj Officer, Inspector, Block Ann. Caste and Ann. Tribal Officer, Child Development Project Officer, and Block Minority Officer posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution for the BPSC 70th Exam 2024 has been provided below.
BPSC 70th Vacancy 2024- Category Wise
Out of a total of 1957 vacancies, 1082 are for unreserved category candidates, 315 are for OBC, and 403 are for scheduled caste. Check category-wise vacancy details from the table below.
| Category | Vacancy |
| General | 1082 |
| OBC | 315 |
| EBC | 427 |
| Female OBC | 59 |
| EWS | 246 |
| SC | 403 |
| ST | 22 |
| Total | 1957 |
BPSC 70th Vacancy 2024- Post Wise
BPSC 2024 Application Form
The Bihar Public Service Commission will start accepting the online application form for the BPSC CCE 2024 examination through its official website from 28th September 2024 onwards. The direct link to apply for the BPSC 2024 examination will also be shared here, candidates interested in any of the posts will be able to apply by clicking on the respective link. It is suggested to thoroughly check out the eligibility criteria before applying for the released vacancies. Also, submit the duly filled applications before 18th October 2024.
BPSC Exam 2024 Application Fee
While filling out the online application form for the BPSC 70th CCE 2024 examination, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC/ST/Women/Handicapped are required to pay a fee of Rs. 150/-. The authorities will accept the application fee through online payment modes only.
| Categories | Application Fees |
| ST | Rs. 150/- |
| SC | |
| Women | |
| Permanent Residents of Bihar | |
| Handicapped | |
| Candidates belonging from other states | Rs. 600/- |
Note:- Along with this examination/application fee, candidates are also required to pay a biometric of Rs. 200 for each BPSC 70th CCE/CPDO examination. Candidates must note that those who provided their Aadhar number for verification purposes are not required to submit the biometric fee.
BPSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The Bihar Public Service Commission lays down some parameters for evaluating the candidate’s eligibility for administrative and executive posts in the BPSC Notification 2024 PDF. The main parameters that are considered to determine the eligibility for the BPSC CCE Exam 2024 are the candidate’s age, qualifications, and physical requirements.
Age Limit (As on 01/08/2024)
The minimum age limit for various posts under BPSC 70th 2024 is 20, 21, and 22 years as per the respective posts. Male candidates belonging to the general category must not be older than 37 years as on 1st August 2024 to appear for the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination 2024. While the female candidates and the candidates belonging to reserved categories are provided with some years of relaxation in the upper age limit.
| Post Name | Minimum Age Limit |
| Sub-Division Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service | 22 years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Bihar Police Service), Home Department (Police Branch) | 20 years |
| District Commandant, (Bihar Home Guard Corps Service), Home Department (Special Branch) | 20 years |
| Superintendent of Jail, (Bihar Jail Service), Home Department (Prison) | 20 years |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department | 22 years |
| Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar, Liquor Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department | 22 years |
| Junior Election Officer, Bihar Election Service | 22 years |
| Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub Cadre), Education Department | 22 years |
| Assistant Director (Social Security Cell), Social Welfare Department | 22 years |
| Assistant Director (Disabled Empowerment Cell), Social Welfare Department | 22 years |
| Assistant Director(Child Protection Services), Social Welfare Department | 22 years |
| District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 22 years |
| Sugarcane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department | 22 years |
| Employment Officer / District Employment Officer, Labor Resources Department | 22 years |
| Supporting Scheme Officer / Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department | 21 years |
| Additional District Transport Officer and Equivalent Basic Category (Bihar Transport Service) Transport Department | 21 years |
| City Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department | 21 years |
| Rural Development Officer, (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) Rural Development Department | 21 years |
| Revenue Officer and Equivalent,(Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue and Land Reforms Department | 21 years |
| Labor Enforcement Officer, Labor Resources Department | 21 years |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer, (Bihar Panchayat Service). Panchayati Raj Department | 21 years |
| Supply Inspector(Bihar Supply Service). Food and Consumer Protection Department | 21 years |
| Block Ann. Caste and Ann. Tribal Welfare Officer, (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC/ ST Department of Tribal Welfare | 21 years |
| Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 22 years |
| Categories | Upper Age Limit |
| Male | 37 years |
| Female | 40 years |
| OBC/BC | |
| ST/SC | 42 years |
Educational Qualifications
Here, below we have discussed the minimum educational qualifications that must be fulfilled before filling out the BPSC 70th Application Form 2024. Also, the candidates are required to submit their mark sheets for the prescribed qualification while filling out the online application form.
| Posts | Qualifications |
| All posts except for Child Development Project Officer | Candidates must have completed their bachelor’s/graduation degree from a UGC-recognized university/institution or any equivalent examination. |
| Child Development Project Officer | Those who have completed their bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are eligible and are required to choose any of the following optional subjects for mains exam:- a)Home Science b)Psychology c)Sociology d)Labour & Social Welfare |
Physical Requirements
Along with the age, and educational qualifications, the candidate’s physical fitness is also considered for determining eligibility. Mainly, the height and chest measurements of both male and female candidates are examined and the measurements for the same are discussed below.
| Age | Height without shoes | Chest Measurements after full exhalation | Chest Measurements after taking full breath |
| 21 years and above | 62.5 inches and less than 65 inches | 30 inches | 32 inches |
| 65 inches and less than 68 inches | 31 inches | 33 inches | |
| 68 inches and less than 70 inches | 32 inches | 34 inches | |
| 70 inches and less than 72 inches | 33 inches | 35.5 inches | |
| 72 inches and more | 34 inches | 36.5 inches |
BPSC CCE 2024 Selection Process
The candidate’s selection for different administrative and executive posts will be based on the three-stage selection process that consists of a prelims exam, mains exam, and personality test round. Only the candidates passing all the 3 stages will be hired for different posts that are released along with the BPSC 70th Notification 2024.
- Preliminary Examination:- The first stage in the BPSC 2024 selection process is a preliminary examination for 150 marks which is qualifying in nature. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions.
- Mains Examination:- After passing the preliminary screening test, candidates have to appear for the descriptive test also known as the BPSC CCE mains examination. The mains examination consists of different papers, and it is necessary to pass the exam to move to the next stage.
- Personality Test:- The next round of selection is the personality test round for 120 marks which includes evaluating the candidate’s knowledge and skills related to the particular job role. Only those passing the mains examination can appear for this round.
BPSC CCE 2024 Exam Pattern
To begin with the exam preparation for BPSC CCE 2024, the candidates must be aware of the updated and latest exam pattern and BPSC CCE Syllabus 2024. The important key points and mark distribution as specified in BPSC Notification 2024 for 70th CCE exam are discussed below.
Prelims Exam Pattern 2024
The preliminary screening test for BPSC CCE Exam 2024 is to be conducted in offline mode consisting of 150 multiple-choice questions. Candidates can get to know the marking scheme, type of questions, and exam duration for the prelims exam here below.
- Type of Questions:- 150
- Total Marks:- 150
- Total Duration:- 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Marks for Correct Answer:- +1
- Marks for Incorrect Answer:- 1/3
BPSC CCE Salary Structure
After passing different stages of the BPSC 70th 2024 selection process, candidates are hired for different administrative and executive level posts. So, after being hired, the employees of the Bihar Public Service Commission receive a monthly pay scale which has been discussed in the table below along with the post-wise pay level.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
| Sub-Division Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service | Level 9 | Rs. 61,500/- to Rs. 72,000/- |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police, (Bihar Police Service), Home Department (Police Branch) | ||
| District Commandant, (Bihar Home Guard Corps Service), Home Department (Special Branch) | ||
| Superintendent of Jail, (Bihar Jail Service), Home Department (Prison) | ||
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department | ||
| Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar, Liquor Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department | ||
| Junior Election Officer, Bihar Election Service | ||
| Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub Cadre), Education Department | ||
| Assistant Director (Social Security Cell), Social Welfare Department | ||
| Assistant Director (Disabled Empowerment Cell), Social Welfare Department | ||
| Assistant Director(Child Protection Services), Social Welfare Department | ||
| District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | ||
| Sugarcane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department | ||
| Employment Officer / District Employment Officer, Labor Resources Department | ||
| Supporting Scheme Officer / Assistant Director, Planning and Development Department | ||
| Additional District Transport Officer and Equivalent Basic Category (Bihar Transport Service) Transport Department | Pay Level 07 | Rs. 59,857/- to Rs. 68,795/- |
| City Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department | ||
| Rural Development Officer, (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) Rural Development Department | ||
| Revenue Officer and Equivalent,(Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue and Land Reforms Department | ||
| Labor Enforcement Officer, Labor Resources Department | ||
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer, (Bihar Panchayat Service). Panchayati Raj Department | ||
| Supply Inspector(Bihar Supply Service). Food and Consumer Protection Department | ||
| Block Ann. Caste and Ann. Tribal Welfare Officer, (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC/ ST Department of Tribal Welfare | ||
| Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | Pay Level 06 | Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 |
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