BPSC 71st Combined Recruitment 2025 sees an increase of 34 posts, bringing the total to 1298 vacancies. The last date to apply is June 30th. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website.
BPSC 71st Notification: Important news for candidates applying for the 71st Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2025 of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). The commission has added 34 new posts to this recruitment process. Now, a total of 1298 vacant posts will be filled through this examination. The last date to apply is fixed as June 30, 2025.
Total Posts Increased to 1298
BPSC has confirmed this update on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The commission stated that after the advertisement was released on May 30, 2025, requests for 34 additional vacancies were received from various departments. These posts have also been included within the scope of the 71st Combined Competitive Examination. Consequently, the total number of vacancies has now reached 1298. Earlier, the commission had added 14 new posts.
Which Posts Have Been Added
The 34 new posts that have been added are related to various departments. These include posts from the Social Welfare, Cooperation, and Backward Classes Welfare departments. These primarily include posts at the level of Assistant Director, Assistant Registrar, and Sub-Divisional Officer. Specifically, there has been an increase of 27 posts in the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department.
You Can Still Apply
Candidates who have not yet applied for this examination still have the opportunity. The last date to apply is June 30, 2025. Interested candidates can complete the application process by visiting the official BPSC website, bpscpat.bihar.gov.in.
Educational Qualifications and Eligibility
To participate in the BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination, a candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or institution. For some specific posts, such as Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent positions, the candidate must have a graduate degree in subjects like Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Age Limit for Application
The minimum age limit for this recruitment is set at 21 or 22 years, depending on the post. Regarding the maximum age limit:
- General Category (Male): 37 years
- General Category (Female), Backward Class, Extremely Backward Class: 40 years
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe: 42 years
Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2025.
Stages Involved in the Recruitment Process
The selection process for this examination takes place in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
- Main Examination (Mains)
- Interview
Candidates must succeed in all stages. The Preliminary Examination is qualifying in nature, while the marks from the Main Examination and the Interview are combined to prepare the merit list.
What is the Further Process?
After the application process is completed, BPSC will announce the date for the Preliminary Examination. Subsequently, successful candidates will be called for the Main Examination and then the Interview. Therefore, candidates who are interested in participating in this examination should not delay the application process.
How to Apply
- First, visit the official BPSC website: bpscpat.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the link for the 71st Combined Preliminary Examination 2025.
- Register and log in to fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the application form and keep a printout for your records.
