BPSC Exam 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission — Combined Competitive Examination

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)StateOnline (Computer-Based Test)Exam: September 2026

Bihar's combined state-services exam for SDM, DSP, revenue and administrative posts.

BPSC — Exam Highlights

Conducting Body

BPSC

Level

State (Bihar)

Stages

Prelims + Mains + Interview

Key Posts

SDM, DSP, Revenue Officer

Mode

Offline (Pen & Paper)

BPSC Important Dates & Schedule

NotificationJune 2026

Prelims ExamSeptember 2026

Mains ExamDecember 2026

InterviewEarly 2027

Dates are indicative — verify on the official website.

BPSC — Overview

The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission to recruit candidates into Group A and Group B administrative posts in the Bihar government, such as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Revenue Officer and other state services. It is the leading gateway to a civil-services career within Bihar and follows a UPSC-style three-stage selection.

BPSC Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Certain posts have additional requirements.

BPSC Exam Pattern & Format

Marks, duration, number of questions and marking scheme.

Preliminary (one objective General Studies paper) → Mains (descriptive — General Hindi qualifying, General Studies I & II, and an optional/essay component as per the latest notification) → Interview.

BPSC Syllabus & Topics

Subject-wise topics covered in the exam.

Prelims — General Studies (national & Bihar history, geography, polity, economy, science, current affairs). Mains — General Hindi, General Studies papers and essay; plus optional subject where applicable.

BPSC Selection Process

Stage-by-stage selection.

Prelims (qualifying) → Mains → Interview → Final merit.

How to Prepare for BPSC — Strategy & Tips

A focused, time-tested approach to crack BPSC.

- Add Bihar-specific history, geography and current affairs to the standard GS base. - Practice structured Hindi/English answer writing for the Mains. - Solve previous-year BPSC papers to learn the question style. - Revise current affairs consistently till the interview.

BPSC — Frequently Asked Questions

How many papers are there in the BPSC prelims?

The BPSC preliminary stage has a single objective General Studies paper used to shortlist candidates for the Mains.

What is the BPSC exam?

BPSC is a state-level government recruitment exam conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) in the State Govt. Exams category. Bihar's combined state-services exam for SDM, DSP, revenue and administrative posts.

Who is eligible for BPSC?

Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Certain posts have additional requirements.

What is the BPSC exam pattern?

What is the selection process for BPSC?

Prelims (qualifying) → Mains → Interview → Final merit.

When is the BPSC exam conducted?

The BPSC exam is held September 2026. Exact dates are announced in the official notification — always verify on https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

Is BPSC information on MyInternships.in free?

Yes. All exam information is completely free and compiled from official government sources, with a reminder to verify details on the official website.