BPSC 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
BPSC 2026 Overview
BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) Combined Competitive Examination recruits Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and other Group A/B state services posts in Bihar.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 has approximately 1,957 vacancies (490 in latest cycle). Selection includes Prelims, Mains (4 papers), and Interview. BPSC is one of the most competitive state PSC exams.
BPSC officers start at Pay Level 10 with in-hand salary of ₹50,000–₹70,000/month plus state government accommodation and medical benefits.
BPSC 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bih.nic.in |
BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from recognized university
Age Limit
22–37 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years, Female: +3 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
BPSC Selection Process
Prelims — General Studies (150 marks, qualifying)
Mains — 4 descriptive papers (900 marks)
Interview — 120 marks
BPSC Exam Pattern 2026
Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 200 |
| CSAT (qualifying) | 80 | 200 |
| Total | 180 | 400 |
Mains
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies Papers | 4 | 900 |
| Total | 4 | 900 |
BPSC Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
Download the complete BPSC topic-wise syllabus PDF →Premium (₹199/yr)
BPSC Posts — Which is Best?
BPSC offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Commission CCE As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
BPSC Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
BPSC Cut-off Marks
All Cut-offs →BPSC 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
BPSC Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management