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BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims
Bihar PSC CCE Prelims — single GS paper, 150 MCQs in 2 hours, for Deputy SP / DSP / Block Development Officer posts.
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National Current AffairsThe 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' (PM-KISAN) scheme provides direct income support of how much per year to eligible farmers?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — 70th BPSC | ~85 – 92 |
| 2024 | BC | ~80 – 88 |
| 2024 | EBC | ~78 – 85 |
| 2024 | SC | ~65 – 75 |
| 2024 | ST | ~60 – 70 |
| 2023 | General — 68th/69th BPSC | ~95 – 100 |
| 2023 | BC | ~88 – 95 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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The 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination, originally scheduled for 26 July 2026, has been postponed by BPSC citing unavoidable reasons. As per the revised exam calendar released on 14 August 2026, the prelims is now tentatively set for 25 October 2026.
Bihar Public Service Commission has released the updated BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 covering 70th, 71st, and 72nd CCE schedules. The 71st CCE Mains result is expected in August-September 2026, while the 72nd CCE Prelims is listed for 25 October 2026.
BPSC has removed 44 Sugarcane Officer posts from the 72nd CCE recruitment through a corrigendum. The total vacancies have been reduced from 1,230 to 1,186 posts across various administrative positions including SDO, DSP, and District Commandant.
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Top 2% — Premium selections
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top 5% — Elite cadre prospects
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent Prelims, strong Mains contender
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong Prelims, competitive Mains prospect
55–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe Prelims qualifier
45–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Marginal qualifier zone
30–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–30% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
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The Bihar Public Service Commission has published the final result for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination with 2,027 candidates declared successful. The 71st CCE result is now expected during August-September 2026 as per the official calendar.
72nd CCE Notification released
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Notification for 1,186 vacancies (revised from 1,230)
72nd CCE Application window opens
passedThu, 7 May, 2026
72nd CCE Application last date
passedSun, 31 May, 2026
📍70th BPSC CCE — Mains
passedSun, 5 Jul, 2026
72nd CCE Prelims originally scheduled (postponed)
passedSun, 26 Jul, 2026
Postponed on 18 July 2026 due to unavoidable reasons
72nd CCE Prelims Admit Card (expected)
46 days awaySat, 10 Oct, 2026
Expected 10-15 days before exam; awaiting revised schedule confirmation
📍72nd CCE Prelims Exam (expected)
61 days awaySun, 25 Oct, 2026
Tentative date as per BPSC Exam Calendar released 14 August 2026; final confirmation awaited
72nd CCE Prelims Answer Key (expected)
72 days awayThu, 5 Nov, 2026
Usually released 1-2 weeks after prelims exam
72nd CCE Prelims Result (expected)
117 days awaySun, 20 Dec, 2026
Typically 6-8 weeks after prelims; based on previous cycle timelines
📍72nd CCE Mains Exam (expected)
233 days awayThu, 15 Apr, 2027
Mains typically held in April; exact dates to be announced after prelims result
Indian Economy
Ancient History of Bihar
Magadha empire, Pataliputra (Patna), Nalanda and Vikramshila universities, Bimbisara, Ajatashatru, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Gupta links.
Medieval History of Bihar
Sher Shah Suri (Sasaram), Mughal-era Bihar, Patna as Azimabad.
1857 in Bihar
Kunwar Singh of Jagdishpur, Veer Kunwar Singh's leadership, role of Bihar zamindars.
Champaran Satyagraha
1917 indigo planters issue, Gandhi's first satyagraha in India, Rajendra Prasad's role.
Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle
Quit India 1942 in Bihar, Jayaprakash Narayan, Anugrah Narayan Sinha, Sri Krishna Sinha.
Physical Geography of Bihar
North Bihar plains, South Bihar plains, Chhotanagpur foothills; climate; soil types.
Rivers of Bihar
Ganga, Kosi (sorrow of Bihar), Gandak, Sone, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak, Falgu, Punpun.
Administrative Geography & Districts
38 districts, 9 divisions; major cities — Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Darbhanga.
Bihar Agriculture
Rice, wheat, maize, makhana (foxnut), litchi (Muzaffarpur), sugarcane; flood-prone agriculture.
Economy of Bihar
GSDP, sectoral composition, low per-capita income, special category status demand, migration.
Industries of Bihar
Sugar mills, leather, handloom, IT corridors at Patna; Barauni refinery; Bhagalpur silk.
Tribes of Bihar
Santhal, Oraon, Munda, Ho, Kharia (post-Jharkhand bifurcation, residual tribal groups in Bihar).
Art & Culture of Bihar
Madhubani painting, Manjusha art, Tikuli art, Chhath puja, Sonepur Mela, Mauryan art.
Tourism & Heritage Sites
Bodh Gaya, Nalanda ruins, Vaishali, Rajgir, Vikramshila, Pawapuri, Patna Sahib gurdwara.
Famous Personalities of Bihar
Rajendra Prasad, JP Narayan, Ram Manohar Lohia, Karpoori Thakur, Kunwar Singh, Vidyapati.
Bihar Polity
Governor, CM, Vidhan Sabha & Vidhan Parishad, Bihar Public Service Commission.
Bihar-specific Schemes
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Saat Nischay programme, Bihar Student Credit Card, Bal Hriday Yojana.
Bihar Current Affairs
Recent state policies, infrastructure (expressways, metro), elections, awards specific to Bihar.