# BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims (BPSC CCE) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: STATE_LEVEL · state: BR
- Questions: 150 · Total marks: 150 · Marks per question: 1
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative marking: −0.25 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN, HI

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 20–37 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university in any discipline
- Approximate annual vacancies: 1,298
- Note: No attempt limit. Age calculated as on August 1, 2026. Minimum age varies by post (20-22 years). Bihar domicile required for state service posts.
- Official portal: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in (Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-26 — 72nd CCE Prelims originally scheduled (postponed)
- 2026-07-26 — Original Prelims exam date (postponed)
- 2026-07-26 — 72nd BPSC CCE Prelims Exam (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Day (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Day (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination (exam day)
- 2026-07-26 — 72nd CCE Prelims exam date (exam day)

## Syllabus outline
### General Studies (weight 1)
Current Events of National & International Importance · International Current Affairs · National Current Affairs · Sports, Books & Awards · General Mental Ability · General Science · Human & Plant Biology · Atoms, Molecules & Everyday Chemistry · Environmental Science · Physics in Daily Life · Science & Technology in India · Analytical Ability · Data Interpretation · Logical Reasoning · Numerical Reasoning · Indian Economy · Banking & Finance · Economic Indices & Reports · Post-Independence Indian Economy · Geography of India · Economic Geography · Major River Systems & Districts · Physical Geography · Social Geography · History of India · Ancient India · Medieval India · Modern India · Indian National Movement · Indian Polity · Indian Political System & Constitution · Panchayati Raj & Community Development · Planning in India and Bihar · 19th-Century Resurgence & Growth of Nationalism · Gandhian Era · Achievement of Independence · Nature & Character of Movement

### Bihar — Special Knowledge (weight 1)
1857 in Bihar · Administrative Geography & Districts · Bihar Agriculture · Ancient History of Bihar · Art & Culture of Bihar · Champaran Satyagraha · Bihar Current Affairs · Economy of Bihar · Bihar's Role in Freedom Struggle · Physical Geography of Bihar · Industries of Bihar · Medieval History of Bihar · Famous Personalities of Bihar · Bihar Polity · Rivers of Bihar · Bihar-specific Schemes · Tourism & Heritage Sites · Tribes of Bihar

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 75–82 marks (50–55%) |
| EWS | 72–78 marks (48–52%) |
| OBC | 68–74 marks (45–49%) |
| SC | 55–62 marks (37–41%) |
| ST | 50–58 marks (33–39%) |
| PwD (General) | 50–56 marks (33–37%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 45–52 marks (30–35%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 40–48 marks (27–32%) |

**Guidance:**
- **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 7–10 marks above OBC, 18–25 marks above SC, and 22–30 marks above ST. EWS slots ~3–5 marks below General.
- **Year-to-year shifts**: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate performance distribution. Tough papers push all categories down 3–7 marks; high vacancies or easier sections elevate cutoffs similarly.
- **Qualifying vs. selection**: These are Prelims **qualifying** thresholds (Mains entry); final BAS/Group A selection requires significantly higher Mains+Interview performance. Scoring 78+ (52%) in Prelims positions General candidates favorably for competitive Mains ranks.

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