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BPSC Full Form

Shakshi Sehrawat

Updated on 23rd May, 2024 , 3 min read

BPSC full form eligibility, salary, qualification, and physical test information. 

BPSC stands for The Bihar Public Service Commission 

 

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) it's a body selected by the Constitution of India to select candidates for civil services in the Indian state of Bihar according to the merits of a candidate. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) was formed on 1 April 1949. The headquarters is located in Patna, Bihar. 

 

BPSC conducts recruitment exams to fill the vacancies in the state administration of Bihar. 

The  Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Exam ( BPSC CCE) is divided into three main categories, first prelims, second mains and third is interview. 

 

Prelims: it is the first stage after clearing this stage you can go to another stage which is the mains.

 

Mains: This level is much tougher than the prelims as the syllabus is a little vast. 

 

Interview: after clearing all the levels you come to give an interview, interviews usually happen after a 2-3 month gap after the main exam. 

 

Overview of the BPSC exam 

Look at the BPSC overview: 

 

 

Particulars Details 
BPSC Full form  Bihar Public Service Commission
CCE Full formCombined Competitive Exam
Basic eligibility  Graduation
Level of examState level 
Stages of examThree 
Mode of exam Offline
Selection of exam prelims , Mains, Interview
Job locationBihar 
Official websites bpsc.bih.nic.in

BPSC/ Combined Competitive Exam is the common entry point for the 20 services.

 

BPSC Eligibility  criteria 

The list below states all the eligibility  criteria for the BPSC CCE exam:

Nationality 

Age limit 

Education qualification 

Physical fitness 

 

 Nationality 

Candidates who are citizens of India can appear for this exam, Candidates must hold original documents. residents of Bihar get to enjoy some relaxation in the upper age limit of BPSC eligibility criteria.  

 

Age limit: The BPSC age limit for general categories is divided as follows: 

 

Minimum age to apply: 20,21 and 22

Maximum age till you can apply: 37 years 

 

Age limit:  The BPSC age limit for other categories is divided as follows: 

 

BC/OBS ( Male/ Female) Minimum age for apply: 20,21 and 22

BC/OBS ( Male/ female) Maximum age till you can apply: 40 years.

 

SC/ST  ( Male/Female) Minimum age to apply: 20,21 and 22.

SC/ST   ( Male/ female) Maximum age till you can apply: 42 years.

 

Categories BPSC Upper age limit 
General category/ Male37 years
General category/ Female 40 years
BC/OBS ( Male/ female)40 years 
SC/ST  ( Male/ female)42 years 

 

 

Education qualification 

A candidate needs to have a postgraduate degree with a minimum percentage of 40% from a recognized university/ college. 

Or an equivalent qualification.

  • Physical qualification 

The Physical eligibility criteria are as follows:

 

Minimum height 

General category male : 5 feet 5 inch 

Women candidate: 5 feet 2 inch 

SC/ST: 5 feet 3 inch 

 

 

Chest 

General category male: 32 inches 

SC/ST male: 31 inches 

 

For claiming benefits under reservation, candidates need to: 

Have a Bihar domicile 

For the BC/ST category 

Bihar domicile.

Cast certificate.

For the BC/OBC category 

Non-creamy layer certificate 

Caste certificate 

Bihar domicile. 

The age limit and BPSC eligibility criteria vary for different services

 

 

 

Post/service nameMinimum Age 
Deputy Superintendent of Police20 years
District Commander 20 years
Prison & Correctional Service Inspector22 years
State Tax Assistant Commissioner  22 years
Department under Election Officer 22 years
 Planning Officer/ District Planning Officer22 years
Officer/sugarcane Industry Department  22 years
Probation Officer  21 years
Rural Development Officer  21 years 

 

 

Labour Enforcement Officer 21 years 
Block SC/ST Welfare Officer 21 years 
Supply Inspector21 years 
State Transport officer21 years 
Officer / Urban development / Housing department 21 years

BPSC Salary 

BPSC salary 2024 is based on the 7th pay commission guidelines. The average in-hand salary of BPSC ranges from INR 60,000 to 70,000,  including additional allowances like house rent, transportation allowance, and medical facilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of BPSC ?

BPSC stands for The Bihar Public Service Commission

What is the full form of CCE ?

CCE stands for Combined Competitive Exam.

What is the minimum age criteria for Deputy Superintendent of Police in BPSC?

The minimum age criteria for Deputy Superintendent of Police in BPSC is 20 years.

What is the basic BPSC Eligibility criteria?

The list below states the all the eligibility criteria for BPSC CCE exam: Nationality Age limit Education qualification Physical fitness

What is the average salary ?

BPSC salary 2024 is based on the 7th pay commission guidelines. The average in hand salary of BPSC ranges from INR 60,000 to 70,000, including additional allowances like house rent , transportation allowance and medical facilities.

What is the age limit for BPSC?

Minimum age to apply: 20,21 and 22, Maximum age till you can apply: 37 years.

What kind of exam is BPSC ?

BPSC is a state level exam.

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