A Complete Guide to the BPSC 71st Recruitment 2025 (1250+ Vacancies)

Unlock Your Career in Bihar Government: A Complete Guide to the BPSC 71st Recruitment 2025 (1250+ Vacancies)

1. Introduction

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the commencement of the recruitment process for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for the year 2025. This examination aims to fill over 1250 vacancies across various esteemed state government departments. This presents a significant opportunity for eligible candidates to secure a prestigious and impactful career within the Bihar administration.

2. Important Dates

Prospective applicants are advised to carefully note the following schedule:

• Commencement of Online Application: June 2, 2025
• Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment: June 30, 2025
• Tentative Date of Preliminary Examination: August 30, 2025

It is strongly recommended that candidates complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical complications.

3. Application Fee Structure

The application fee is structured as follows:

Category	Fee
General / OBC / Other State Candidates	₹ 600/-
SC / ST / PwD Candidates	₹ 150/-
Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile)	₹ 150/-

Payment can be made through the specified online or offline modes on the official portal.

4. Eligibility Criteria

A. Educational Qualification:

• For the majority of posts (1171 vacancies), a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university is required.
• For the 79 posts of Financial Administrative Officer, a Bachelor's Degree with Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics as a subject is mandatory.

B. Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):

• Minimum Age: 20 years (for certain posts) / 21 years / 22 years (as specified per post in the notification).
• Maximum Age: 37 years for Male (General) candidates. 40 years for Female (General) candidates.
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per the Government of Bihar rules for candidates belonging to Reserved Categories (SC, ST, EBC, BC, PwD). Candidates must refer to the official notification for precise details.

5. Vacancy Distribution

The total of 1250 vacancies is distributed across various categories as follows:

Category	Number of Vacancies
General (Unreserved)	570
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	123
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	188
Backward Class (BC)	160
Backward Class (Female)	34
Scheduled Caste (SC)	165
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	10
Total	1250

6. List of Posts and Departments

The examination is being conducted for recruitment to various services, including but not limited to:

Post Name	Department	Vacancies
Bihar Administrative Service (S.D.O.S. etc.)	Administrative Reforms Department	100
Bihar Financial Service Officer	Finance Department	79
Revenue Officer	Revenue and Land Reforms Department	45
Cooperative Extension Officer	Cooperative Department	502
Block Panchayat Raj Officer	Panchayati Raj Department	22
Block Minority Welfare Officer	Minority Welfare Department	459
Labour Superintendent	Labour Resources Department	10
Cane Officer	Sugarcane Industries Department	17

7. Application Procedure

Candidates must apply online through the official BPSC portal by following these steps:

1. Visit the official BPSC online application website.
2. Complete the registration process to generate login credentials.
3. Log in and carefully fill out the online application form.
4. Upload scanned copies of the required documents (photograph, signature, etc.) in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the requisite application fee.
6. Review all details thoroughly before final submission.
7. Download and retain a printed copy of the completed application form and payment receipt for future reference.

8. Important Links

• Official Notification: Download BPSC 71st CCE 2025 Detailed Advertisement
• Online Application Portal: BPSC 71st Online Application
• BPSC Main Website: Bihar Public Service Commission

9. Conclusion

The BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination is a cornerstone for individuals aspiring to serve in the Bihar government. Success in this examination requires diligent preparation, a strategic approach, and a thorough understanding of the syllabus and examination pattern. Candidates are urged to consult the official notification for authoritative and detailed information before applying.

We wish all prospective applicants the very best in their endeavors.