State exams | as of 2026-05-31
BPSC CCE eligibility, pattern, syllabus, and official sources
Bihar state services recruitment through preliminary objective exam, mains, and interview.
Eligibility at a glance
| Age | Post and category dependent BPSC FAQ says age varies by post and category. |
|---|---|
| Education | Usually graduation for CCE. Verify current advertisement. |
| Relaxations | Bihar government reservation and category rules per advertisement. |
Pattern and selection process
Stages
- Preliminary objective GS
- Mains descriptive
- Interview
Mode: Mixed objective, descriptive, and interview. Marks: Advertisement-defined.. Duration: Advertisement-defined.
Syllabus outline and cadence
Syllabus buckets
- General science
- History
- Polity
- Economy
- Geography
- Current affairs
- Bihar topics
Comparable exams and hiring routes
| Entity | Education | Age band | Interview | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPSC CCE | Graduate | Post and category dependent | Yes | Mixed |
| UPPSC PCS | Graduate or post-specific | See advertisement | Yes | Mixed |
| UP Police Constable | See notice | See notice | No | Written plus physical |
| UPSC CSE | Graduate | 21-32 | Yes | Mixed |
| CDS | Graduate | Academy-specific | Yes | Written plus SSB |
| IBPS PO | Graduate | See notice | Yes | Online |
Sources by field
Each row links a field on this page to the official source it is drawn from. Confirm the current cycle's exact figures on the linked source before you apply.
| Field | Official source | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Age eligibility | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Education | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Relaxations | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Exam pattern | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Syllabus outline | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Selection process | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| Cadence | BPSC overview | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 1 | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
| FAQ 2 | BPSC page 77 | 2026-05-31 |
FAQs
Does BPSC age vary by post?
Yes. The official BPSC FAQ indicates age varies by post and category.
Does BPSC CCE include mains and interview?
The standard CCE flow is prelims, mains, and interview.