BPSC 71st CCE Mains Admit Card to be released on bpsc.bihar.gov.in before the Mains exam.
? Important Dates
| Prelims Exam Date | 17 May 2025 |
| Prelims Result | October 2025 |
| Mains Apply Last Date | November 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | Expected before Mains exam ✅ |
| Mains Exam Date | As per BPSC calendar 2026 |
| Interview | After Mains result |
? Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| SC / ST / Female | ₹ 200/- |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹ 0/- (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking |
? Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age (General) | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age (BC/EBC) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC/ST Bihar) | 42 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female — Bihar BC/EBC) | 43 Years |
? Selection Stages
| Stage | Exam Type | Status |
| Prelims (PT) | Objective (150 Qs, 150 marks) | Completed — May 2025 |
| Mains (Written) | Conventional (Descriptive Papers) | Upcoming 2026 |
| Interview (PT) | Personality Test / Interview | After Mains |
? Required Documents at Exam Centre
- Printed BPSC Mains Admit Card downloaded from bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Passport)
- Pen and stationery (pen & paper examination)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
⬇️ How to Download BPSC 71st CCE Mains Admit Card 2026
1. Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
2. Navigate to 'Admit Card' section or go directly to bpsc.bihar.gov.in/FindCard.asp
3. Enter your 12-digit Roll Number / Application Number.
4. Enter the Captcha Code shown on screen.
5. Click Submit — your Admit Card will load on screen.
6. Verify your Name, Roll Number, Exam Centre, Date, and Shift.
7. Download and print on A4 paper.
8. Carry the printout with original Photo ID to the mains examination hall.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is BPSC 71st CCE?
A: BPSC CCE (Combined Competitive Examination) is Bihar's state civil services exam, recruiting officers for Bihar Administrative Service (BAS), Bihar Police Service, and other Group A/B posts.
Q: What is the BPSC Mains exam pattern?
A: Mains consists of General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies Paper I, General Studies Paper II, General Studies Paper III, and one Optional Subject Paper — all descriptive/essay type.
Q: How is merit calculated in BPSC 71st?
A: Merit is based on Mains written exam marks plus Interview marks. Prelims score is only for shortlisting and not added to final merit.
Q: What is the interview allocation in BPSC CCE?
A: The Personality Test (Interview) carries 120 marks, and the total Mains marks are 900 marks.
Q: What is the official website for BPSC?
A: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ or https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/
