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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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Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
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 |
2025
21 questions
Take paper →2024
20 questions
Take paper →2023
21 questions
Take paper →2022
20 questions
Take paper →2021
18 questions
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FULL20 questions · 120 min
Start mock →| 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.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Exceptional — Potential rank holders
95–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Outstanding — Top 2% performers
88–95% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Excellent — Top 5% range
78–88% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Top tier — Final selection probable
68–78% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Strong mains contenders
55–68% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Mains qualification likely
40–55% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline qualification zone
25–40% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–25% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a 5th answer option 'E' in all MCQ-based examinations conducted by BPSC, marking a change in the exam pattern for upcoming tests.
Source →Candidates can apply online for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination from May 7 to May 31, 2026 through the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The application fee is Rs. 100 per exam, with an additional Rs. 200 biometric fee for those not providing Aadhaar.
Source →The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially announced that the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination will be held on July 26, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted offline in a single day across various centers in Bihar.
Source →Bihar Public Service Commission has released the official notification for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination on May 5, 2026. The notification initially announced 1230 posts, but a corrigendum revised the total to 1186 vacancies after 44 Cane Officer posts were excluded due to different eligibility criteria.
Source →Notification released
passedTue, 5 May, 2026
Official 72nd CCE notification published on May 5, 2026
Application portal opens
passedThu, 7 May, 2026
Online registration begins at bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Application deadline
4 days awaySun, 31 May, 2026
Last date to submit online application and pay fees
📌70th BPSC CCE — Mains
39 days awaySun, 5 Jul, 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
50 days awayThu, 16 Jul, 2026
Admit card typically released 10-15 days before exam
📌72nd CCE Prelims exam date
60 days awaySun, 26 Jul, 2026
Preliminary exam on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) – single paper General Studies
Prelims answer key release (expected)
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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.
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026
Provisional answer key typically within 1-2 weeks after exam
Prelims result announcement (expected)
114 days awayFri, 18 Sept, 2026
Result expected in September-October 2026
📌Mains exam (tentative)
178 days awaySat, 21 Nov, 2026
Main examination tentatively scheduled November 21-25, 2026