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Feb 20, 2026

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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced BPSC 72nd CCE Exam Date 2026 through its official exam calendar. As per the schedule, BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2026 will be conducted on July 26, 2026, while the BPSC 72nd CCE Mains Exam 2026 is expected to be held from November 21 to November 25, 2026. BPSC Exam is conducted for recruitment to various administrative posts such as Deputy Collector and DSP. Candidates can check the BPSC 72nd exam schedule, admit card date, and selection process details online.

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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced BPSC Mains Exam Date for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination. Candidates appearing for this prestigious exam can now mark their calendars as BPSC Mains Exam is scheduled from April 25 to 30, 2026. The official notification has been released on BPSC’s website, providing all necessary details regarding the exam schedule, instructions, and guidelines. Aspirants should start their preparation and ensure all required documents are ready.

Download BPSC Mains Exam Date 2025 Notice PDF

BPSC 2025 Exam Dates

Events Dates
BPSC 72nd Prelims 2026 Date July 26 2026
BPSC Notification 2025 May 30, 2025
BPSC Mains 2025 Online Application Starts December 3, 2025
BPSC Mains 2025 Apply Online Last Date December 24, 2025
BPSC Mains Admit Card 2025 TBA
BPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Date September 13, 2025
BPSC Mains 2025 Exam Date April 25 to 30, 2026
BPSC Prelims Result 2025 November 19, 2025
BPSC Mains Result 2025 TBA

BPSC Notification 2025

BPSC notification 2025 was released on May 30, 2025, on the official website of BPSC. A total of 1250 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. The exam includes General Hindi, Essay, General Studies, and Optional Subjects.

Download BPSC Notification 2025 PDF

BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying for BPSC 2025, candidates must understand BPSC eligibility criteria, as fulfilling all the criteria is necessary to avoid rejection of their candidature. Below is the detailed breakdown of BPSC 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

  • BPSC Educational Qualifications: Candidates applying for BPSC Recruitment 2025 exam must have completed their graduation from a government-recognized university or institute. Candidates with an equivalent degree recognized by the government are also eligible to apply.
  • BPSC Age Limit: Candidates applying for BPSC 2025 exam need to fulfill the age criteria mentioned below to be eligible for the post.
    • Minimum age limit: 21-22 years as on August 1, 2025
    • Maximum age limit: 37/42 years
    • Certain relaxation in the maximum age limit is prescribed for candidates belonging to reserved categories. The age relaxation for different categories is mentioned in the table below:
Post Name Minimum Age (Post Wise - General) Maximum Age (UR Male) Maximum Age (UR Female, BC/EBC) Maximum Age (SC/ST)
Deputy Collector Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) 22 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent 22 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Labour Superintendent 22 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar 22 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Revenue Officer & Equivalent 22 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Sugarcane Officer (Ekh Padadhikari) 21 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Block Panchayati Raj Officer 21 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Block Cooperative Officer / Cooperative Extension Officer 21 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Block Scheduled Caste/Tribe Welfare Officer 21 years 37 years 40 years 42 years
Block Minority Welfare Officer Generally 21/22 (confirm in official PDF) 37 years 40 years 42 years
Other Posts (as per notification) 20, 21, or 22 years (Post Wise) 37 years 40 years 42 years
  • Candidates applying for BPSC exam must be citizens of India and also domiciled residents of Bihar.
  • Maximum limit to apply for BPSC CCE exam: No such limit, can apply till the maximum age limit

BPSC Application Process 2025

Candidates are required to register themselves before applying for BPSC Prelims 2025 exam. After the registration process is completed, candidates are required to fill in the application form. The steps to follow to complete this process are mentioned below:

Step 1 - Visit BPSC official website using the link www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

Step 2 - On the homepage, check for the Important Announcements section.

Step 3 - Under the ‘Important Announcement’ section, look for the Online Application link.

Step 4 - Click on the New Registration link and fill in all the required details.

Step 5 - After submitting the registration form, the registration details like the Registration Number and Password are sent to the registered email ID or phone number.

Step 6 - After the registration process is completed, candidates are required to fill in the application form.

Step 7 - Log in to the official website using the login credentials sent at the time of registration and click on the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Step 8 - Enter all the necessary details like educational qualifications, preference of exam center, etc.

Step 9 - Upload the necessary documents like mark sheets, caste certificate (if applicable), identity, and residential proofs.

Step 10 - Make a payment of the prescribed application fee using any of the online payment methods.

Step 11 - Submit the application form. Save a copy of the application form so that it can be referred to if required.

Apply Online for BPSC 71st CCE Mains 2025

BPSC Vacancy 2025

BPSC has announced a total of 1250 BPSC 71st CCE vacancy 2025 across various posts. Here is the table for BPSC Prelims 2025 vacancy:

Post Total Vacancies
Senior Deputy Collector (Bihar Administrative Service) 100
Financial Administrative Officer 79
Labour Superintendent 10
Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar 3
Sugarcane Officer 17
Block Cooperative Officer 502
Block Panchayati Raj Officer 22
Block Scheduled Caste/Tribe Welfare Officer 13
Revenue Officer 45
Block Minority Welfare Officer 459
Total 1250
  • Among the vacancies, some are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, Women, EWS, PwBD candidates, and grandchildren of freedom fighters.

BPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025

BPSC Prelims 2025 admit card is a very important exam document that contains information like the venue of the exam, exam date, exam time, exam guidelines, etc. Candidates are required to carry the admit card with them to the examination center at the time of the exam.

How to Download BPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025?

The steps to follow to download BPSC 71 Admit Card are mentioned below:

Step 1 - Visit BPSC official website through the link www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

Step 2 - Look for BPSC Admit Card link under the ‘Important Announcements’ section of the homepage and click it.

Step 3 - Login using the credentials shared at the time of registration. These credentials include a Registration ID and a Password.

Step 4 - The relevant BPSC 71 Prelims Admit Card will appear on the screen.

Step 5 - Download and save the admit card by taking multiple printouts.

Details Mentioned on 71 BPSC Admit Card 2025

After downloading the admit card, candidates must check all the details on it immediately and contact the concerned authorities in case of any discrepancies. The details mentioned on BPSC Admit Card are:

  • Candidate’s Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Registration Number
  • Exam Centre
  • Exam Date
  • Reporting Time
  • Photograph

BPSC Exam Pattern 2025

BPSC 2025 Exam Pattern is crucial for candidates aspiring for various posts under the state government. A thorough understanding of the exam pattern helps candidates plan their exam preparation accordingly, ensuring they are well-prepared for each stage of the selection process. BPSC exam consists of:

  1. Prelims
  2. Mains
  3. Interview

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

  • The prelims exam is a single-paper objective exam consisting of multiple-choice questions of General Studies.
  • The paper will be in offline mode.
  • The Prelims exam paper languages: Hindi and English
  • All the questions will have 4 options. Candidates will have to select only one response for each question and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
  • Negative marking for wrong answer: 1/3rd of the total marks allocated
  • Candidates can only use a Black/Blue ink ballpoint pen to mark in the answer sheet.
  • The minimum qualifying marks for prelims exam for different reserved categories are:
    • General: 40% (i.e. 60 marks)
    • SC: 36.5% (i.e. 54.75 marks)
    • ST: 34% (i.e. 51 marks)
    • Women, OBC & PwBD: 32% (i.e. 48 marks)
  • Candidates also have to clear the cutoffs decided by BPSC to qualify for the Main exam. (The previous 4 years’ cutoffs for Prelims, Main, and Final results are given in this article.)
  • The Prelims Exam is just a qualifying exam. Marks obtained in this exam are not considered for the Final Cutoff list.
  • For the next stage of the exam i.e. Main Exam, candidates will be selected 10 times for the total vacancies.
  • The candidates who have qualified for the prelims exam will have to apply again for the mains exam and submit the exam fees. They also have to select one Optional Subject for the Main Exam.

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025

  • The Mains exam consists of 5 papers:
    • 4 Subjective papers: General Hindi, General Studies I, General Studies II, and Essay
    • 1 Objective paper: Optional paper
  • The modes of papers will be offline.
  • The Main exam paper languages:
    • Question papers' language: Hindi and English (Except for General Hindi paper)
    • Answer Language: Hindi, English, and Urdu (Except for General Hindi paper)
  • The Main Exam papers for which marks are considered for the cutoff:
    • General Studies Paper I (Total Marks 300)
    • General Studies Paper II (Total Marks 300)
    • Essay (Total Marks 300)
  • The Main Exam papers that are just qualifying nature:
    • General Hindi (Total Marks 100): Candidates must secure a minimum of 30% to qualify for the next round.
    • Optional Paper (Total Marks 100): This is an Objective exam that consists of MCQ-type questions. Candidates must secure minimum marks decided by the State Government to qualify for the next round.
  • The minimum qualifying marks of the Main exam for different categories are:
    • General: 40% (i.e. 360 marks)
    • SC: 36.5% (i.e. 328.5 marks)
    • ST: 34% (i.e. 306 marks)
    • Women, OBC & PwBD: 32% (i.e. 288 marks)
  • Candidates also have to clear the cutoffs decided by BPSC to qualify for the Interview stage.
  • For the next stage of the exam i.e. Interview, candidates will be selected 2.5 times of the total vacancies.

BPSC Interview 2025

  • Candidates clearing the Mains exam are eligible for the interview.
  • The maximum score that can be obtained in the interview is 120 marks.
  • Before the Interview, the candidates have to select a preference for a particular service.

BPSC Syllabus 2025

BPSC 2025 Syllabus is essential for candidates preparing for BPSC examination, as it lays the foundation for effective study strategies. Understanding the syllabus is a key aspect of exam preparation.

The prelims syllabus for BPSC Recruitment 2025 is mentioned in the table below:

BPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
Section Topics
General Knowledge
  • General Science
  • Important National and International Events
  • Indian History and History of Bihar
  • Indian Geography and Geography of Bihar
  • Indian Polity and Economy
  • Major Changes in the Economy of Bihar Post-Independence
  • Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar
  • General Mental Ability

The Mains exam syllabus for BPSC Recruitment 2025 is as follows:

BPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
Paper Section Topics
Paper 1 General Hindi
  • Essay
  • Grammar
  • Syntax
  • Summarization
Paper 2 General Studies I
  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture
    • Indian History from mid 19th Century
    • Questions related to Gandhi, Rabindra Nath Tagore, & Nehru
    • Modern History of Bihar (Beginning of Western Education and its Development)
    • Bihar’s Role in India’s Freedom Struggle
    • The Santhal Uprising,1857 Birsa Movement in Bihar
    • Champaran Satyagraha
    • The Quit India Movement, 1942
    • Features of Mauryan and Pal Art
    • Patna Qulam Painting
  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, and Graphs
Paper 3 General Studies II
  • Indian Polity
    • Political System in India including Bihar
  • Indian Economy and Geography
    • Planning in India
    • Physical, Economic, and Social Geography of India and Bihar
  • Role and Impact of Science of Technology in the Development of India and Bihar
Paper 4 Essay Essays
Paper 5 Optional Subject (Select only one subject from the list given)
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
  • Anthropology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Commerce and Accountancy
  • Economy
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • History
  • Labor and Social Welfare
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Public administration
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Zoology
  • Hindi Language and Literature
  • English Language and Literature
  • Urdu Language and Literature
  • Bangla Language and Literature
  • Sanskrit Language and Literature
  • Farsi Language and Literature
  • Arbi Language and Literature
  • Pali Language and Literature
  • Maithili Language and Literature

BPSC Selection Process 2025

BPSC Selection Process 2025 consists of three main stages:

  1. Prelims Exam:
    • Qualifying exam with 150 marks.
    • Marks are not considered in the final cutoff list.
  2. Mains Exam:
    • Total marks: 900.
    • Marks are included in the final cutoff list.
  3. Interview:
    • Total marks: 120.
    • Candidates qualifying Mains are eligible.
    • Marks from Mains + Interview are used for the final cutoff.
  4. Final Merit List:
    • Based on combined marks from Mains and Interview (total 1020 marks).
    • Candidates are ranked for selection based on vacancies.

BPSC 2025 Recommended Booklist

Candidates aspiring for BPSC CCE 2025 exam must refer to the right books which cover all the topics included in the syllabus. Some of the books for BPSC Recruitment Exam 2025 are mentioned in the table below:

Paper Name of the book Author or Publication
General Studies Paper I India’s Ancient Past R. S. Sharma
Indian Art and Culture Nitin Singhania
Modern India Spectrum
India’s Struggle for Independence Bipin Chandra
Indian Yearbook -
Bihar Ek Parichay (History) Imtiyaz Ahmed
Bihar Samagra (History and Geography) KBC Nano
General Studies Paper II Indian Polity for Civil Service Examinations M. Laxmikanth
World and Physical Geography D. R. Khllar
Indian Economy Ramesh Singh
Science and Technology in India Ravi.P. Agrahari
Environment for Civil Services Examinations Khullar
BPSC mains GS Paper II (Geography) Crown Publication
Essay Essays for Civil Services Pulkit Khare

BPSC Prelims Answer Key 2025

Candidates can access BPSC 71st Prelims answer key by logging in to their accounts using their username and password. To check the answer key, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit the official BPSC website: https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
  2. Enter your username and password to log into your account.
  3. Navigate to the "Answer Key" section under the "Latest Notifications" tab.
  4. Select the relevant examination session (71st Prelims 2025).
  5. Download and cross-check the answers.

Download BPSC 71st Prelims Final Answer Key 2025 PDF

BPSC Result 2025

BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025 has been released on the official website. BPSC released the exam result along with the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for different categories. After the completion of the exam, candidates can check BPSC results.

Here are the steps to check BPSC Result 2025:

Step 1: Visit the official website of BPSC Exam- bpsc.bih.nic.in

Step 2: Under the important announcements, look for BPSC Exam Result Link and click on it.

Step 3: Enter your roll number, DOB, and all required details, and click on login.

Step 4: BPSC Result will appear on your screen, download and save it for future reference.

BPSC Previous Year Question Paper

Analyzing BPSC Previous Year Question Papers is a key strategy for understanding the exam pattern and types of questions asked in both Prelims and Mains. Candidates should attempt these papers within the allotted time to assess their preparation level and identify areas of improvement. By doing so, they can gauge their performance and modify their study approach accordingly. Here are the question papers for the 69th BPSC CCE Exam. For more such BPSC Previous Year Paper Question Papers PDF please visit our official website.

Exam Paper Question Paper Answer Key
69th BPSC CCE Exam BPSC 69th Prelims Question Paper (SET A) Download PDF Download PDF
General Hindi Download PDF -
General Studies I Download PDF -
General Studies II Download PDF -
Essay Download PDF -

BPSC 2025 Mock Test

BPSC 2025 Mock Test is an important resource for candidates preparing for the Bihar Public Service Commission exams. These online BPSC Mock Tests provide a convenient way to practice and improve time management skills. Candidates should aim to submit their mock tests 15-20 minutes before the scheduled time, as offline exams require additional time to mark answers on the answer sheet. This ensures a smoother experience and helps candidates familiarize themselves with the actual exam process.

BPSC Cutoff 2025

Candidates must obtain a minimum cutoff score to clear BPSC exam and qualify for the next round. BPSC cutoff marks keep changing every year. Candidates can check BPSC 71st CCE Prelims Cutoff 2025 given below:

Category Cut-off Marks
Unreserved 88.00
Unreserved (Female) 78.00
EWS 82.33
EWS (Female) 73.33
SC 72.00
SC (Female) 60.33
ST 71.33
ST (Female) 65.67
EBC 81.00
EBC (Female) 71.33
BC 84.00
BC (Female) 73.67
BCL 71.67
Disabled (VI) 59.33
Disabled (DD) 68.33
Disabled (MD) 48.33
Grandchild of Ex-Freedom Fighter 66.00

BPSC Prelims Previous 4 Years’ Cutoff

The table below shows the previous 4 years’ BPSC CCE Prelims Exam cutoff figures for different categories. The maximum mark for the prelims exam is 150.

Category Prelims Exam Cutoff Marks (Total Marks 150)
70th BPSC 69th BPSC 68th BPSC 67th BPSC
Unreserved 91 91.67 91 113
Unreserved (Female) 81 84 84 109
EWS 83 86.67 87.25 109
EWS (Female) 73 77.67 81.25 105
SC 70.33 75 79.25 104
SC (Female) 55 61.33 66.50 93
ST 65.33 79.33 74 100
ST (Female) 65.33 54 65.75 96
EBC 82 84.67 86.50 109
EBC (Female) 69.33 74.67 76.75 102
BC 84.67 88.67 87.75 109
BC (Female) 75 80.67 80 105
BCL 71.33 77.33 78.75 103
Disabled (VI) 54 61.33 70.50 94
Disabled (DD) 48 52 62.75 89
Disabled (OH) 68 72.67 79.25 105
Disabled (MD) 48 53.67 54.75 71
Grandchild of Ex-Freedom Fighter 64.67 76 80.75 103

BPSC Main Exam Previous 4 Years’ Cutoff

Below is the table for the Previous 4 years’ BPSC CCE Main Exam Cutoff for different categories. The maximum mark for the Main Exam is 900.

Category Main Exam Cutoff Marks (Total Marks 900)
69th BPSC 68th BPSC 67th BPSC 66th BPSC
Unreserved 466 447 471 454
Unreserved (Female) 463 - 460 442
EWS 454 432 447 428
EWS (Female) 442 - 434 412
SC 423 399 408 384
SC (Female) 402 393 391 374
ST 423 393 416 363
ST (Female) 385 366 383 -
EBC 447 419 437 415
EBC (Female) 434 417 419 400
BC 457 430 452 437
BC (Female) 455 429 443 426
BCL 438 420 430 413
Disabled (VI) 386 382 357 345
Disabled (DD) 326 370 345 335
Disabled (OH) 429 420 405 397
Disabled (MD) 368 360 328 294
Grandchild of Ex-Freedom Fighter 434 415 423 435

BPSC Previous 4 Years’ Final Cutoff

Below is the table for the Previous 4 years’ BPSC CCE Exam Final Cutoff for different categories. To prepare the final cutoff list (out of 1020 marks), the marks of the Main Exam (out of 900 marks) and Interviews (out of 120 marks) are added.

Category Final Cutoff Marks (Total Marks 1020)
69th BPSC 68th BPSC 67th BPSC 66th BPSC
Unreserved 552 532 553 537
Unreserved (Female) 548 532 535 -
EWS 552 530 553 532
EWS (Female) 540 526 535 514
SC 522 491 510 497
SC (Female) 504 485 501 473
ST 539 511 507 475
ST (Female) 490 508 474 -
EBC 545 524 541 518
EBC (Female) 535 515 526 501
BC 552 531 550 537
BC (Female) 538 528 532 516
BCL 538 525 532 513
Disabled (VI) 502 485 466 474
Disabled (DD) 436 479 445 402
Disabled (OH) 533 517 546 497
Disabled (MD) 467 437 432 340
Grandchild of Ex-Freedom Fighter 531 515 529 519

BPSC Topper’s Success Journey and Preparation Tips

68th BPSC CCE topper, Ashutosh, who got 11th rank and got selected as Sub-Registrar, suggested first trying to cover all the syllabus combined for Prelims and Main Exam.

Preparation tips for Prelims and Main Exam GS subjects:

  • He said that the Prelims exam pattern is changing and options are given just like in the UPSC CSE exam. So, prepare accordingly.
  • He also suggested first covering all the basics and then building one’s knowledge on it.
  • He recommended the following books for BPSC CCE GS Subjects:
Subjects Source
Ancient and Medieval History
  • Cover old NCERT books of 11th and 12th class
  • Prepare own notes
Modern History Spectrum
Geography NCERT books of 11th and 12th class
Polity Laxmikant
Economy
  • NCERT book of 11th class: Macroeconomics
  • Sriram IAS Book
Current Affairs Vision IAS magazine
Current Affairs (Bihar)
  • Drishti IAS magazine (Bihar)
  • Drishti IAS CA Video series (Bihar)
GS (Bihar) Samagra Bihar for History and Geography
Science and Technology Current Affairs magazine

Preparation tips for Essay Paper:

  • For essay writing, he said, “Essay writing is an art and it should have a flow. Do not try to write the essay as a story. It should have a flow and support it with data validated from trusted resources.”
  • He also suggested to write:
    • Introduction: Catchy introduction, because first impression is the last impression.
    • Body: Good flow
    • Conclusion: Try to have a positive ending

68th BPSC CCE Rank 4, Anjali Joshi recommended the book ‘Fundamentals of Essay and Answer Writing’ by Anudeep Durishetty and suggested following the ‘PESTEL’ technique to cover all the aspects of a topic.

  • P: Political aspect
  • E: Economic aspect
  • S: Social aspect
  • T: Technical aspect
  • E: Ecological aspect
  • L: Legal aspect

Preparation tips for Current Affairs:

  • For CA he recommended having one’s notes and building the notes over a while.
  • One or two months before the exam, Yearly CA magazines of different websites can be referred for revision purposes.
  • In the end, Ashutosh advised that patience and hard work are important aspects of the exam.
  • 68th BPSC CCE Rank 4 Anjali advised to get good marks in the Main exam to get a sure shot selection in BPSC CCE exam. She also suggested sticking with a few selected sources. She recommended having proper guidance and strategy to crack BPSC CCE.

BPSC Salary 2025

BPSC 2025 Salary offers a competitive pay scale, ranging from INR 5,38,000 to INR 13,00,000 at the time of appointment. Along with BPSC salary, candidates are also provided various perks and benefits during employment. Some of the benefits that come with the employment package are:

  • Travel allowances
  • Salary renewal on a fixed date
  • Flexible work hours
  • Good work environment

BPSC 2025 FAQs

Ques: What is the application fee for BPSC form?

Ans: Candidates need to pay the application fee for BPSC form after filling in all the details. General / OBC/ Other State candidates need to pay 600/-. On the other hand SC / ST / PH: 150/-. Also, a female candidate from Bihar's domicile will pay 150/-.

Ques: How many times a candidate can attempt BPSC Exam?

Ans: Candidates can attempt BPSC Examination for unlimited attempts. However, they have to be under the age-mentioned age criteria to be eligible for the exam.

Ques: What is the maximum age to appear for BPSC exam?

Ans: Male candidates belonging to the General category can appear for the exam till the age of 37. The upper limit for OBC and general females is 40 years while SC/ST candidates can appear for the exam till the age of 42.

Ques: Does BPSC exam happen twice a year?

Ans: BPSC conducts exams for the recruitment of government employees in Bihar. The exam happens every year for the vacancies in Bihar public services.

Ques: What are the different stages of BPSC Recruitment Exam 2025?

Ans: The different stages of BPSC Recruitment Exam 2025 are the prelims exam, the Mains exam, and the interview. Based on their performance and score in these stages, candidates are selected for the relevant post.

Ques: What is the salary of selected candidates under BPSC 2025?

Ans: The gross salary of candidates selected under BPSC 2025 will be around Rs. 62000 per month. This includes perks and allowances such as DA, HRA, transport allowance, etc.

Ques: Is BPSC easier than UPSC?

Ans: The difficulty level for both exams is almost the same. The syllabus and exam pattern are very dynamic for both of them. Candidates targeting to get into state government jobs can appear for BPSC, while those targeting central government jobs should prepare for UPSC.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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