The BPSC 70th CCE 2024 offers 1,957 vacancies across various administrative posts in Bihar. The selection process includes Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. Applications open from 28th September to 18th October 2024. Candidates must meet age and educational qualifications to participate in this prestigious recruitment drive.
BPSC 70th CCE 2024 Exam Details
Aspect
Details
Notification Date
23rd September 2024
Online Application Start Date
28th September 2024
Last Date to Apply
18th October 2024
Prelims Exam Date
17th November 2024
Prelims Admit Card Release
2nd week of November 2024
Total Vacancies
1957
BPSC 70th Vacancy Distribution by Category
Category
Vacancy
General
1082
OBC
315
EBC
427
Female OBC
59
EWS
246
SC
403
ST
22
Total
1957
BPSC 70th Vacancy Distribution by Post
This section lists the distribution of vacancies across different administrative and executive posts for both male and female candidates.
Post Name
Gender
UR
EWS
SC
ST
EBC
BC
BC Female
Total
Sub-Division Officer/Deputy Collector
Male
80
20
32
2
36
24
6
200
Female
28
7
11
0
13
8
–
67
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Male
52
13
28
1
24
12
6
136
Female
18
5
8
0
8
4
–
43
District Commandant
Male
5
1
2
0
1
2
1
12
Female
2
0
0
0
0
0
–
2
Superintendent of Jail
Male
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
Female
0
0
0
0
0
0
–
0
State Tax Assistant Commissioner
Male
65
16
31
1
26
25
4
168
Female
23
6
9
0
9
8
–
55
Sub Registrar/Joint Sub Registrar
Male
9
1
0
0
0
1
–
11
Female
3
0
0
0
0
0
–
3
Rural Development Officer
Male
161
39
56
5
72
47
13
393
Female
56
14
20
2
25
16
–
133
City Executive Officer
Male
32
6
9
1
8
1
2
59
Female
11
2
3
0
3
0
–
19
Revenue Officer and Equivalent
Male
99
24
47
3
53
56
5
287
Female
35
8
14
0
15
11
–
83
BPSC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 01/08/2024)
Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 years, depending on the post.
Maximum Age:
Male (General): 37 years
Female and OBC/BC: 40 years
SC/ST (Male and Female): 42 years
Educational Qualification
For All Posts: Graduation/Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
For Child Development Project Officer: A graduation degree with one of the optional subjects: Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare.
Selection Process
The BPSC 70th CCE 2024 follows a three-stage selection process:
Prelims Exam: 150-mark objective test, qualifying in nature.
Mains Exam: Descriptive exam based on selected subjects.
Personality Test/Interview: Evaluation based on job role skills, carrying 120 marks.
Salary Structure
Post Name
Pay Level
Salary
Sub-Division Officer/Senior Deputy Collector
Level 9
₹61,500 – ₹72,000
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Level 9
₹61,500 – ₹72,000
Additional District Transport Officer
Level 7
₹59,857 – ₹68,795
City Executive Officer
Level 7
₹59,857 – ₹68,795
Revenue Officer
Level 6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Block Minority Welfare Officer
Level 6
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
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BPSC Prelims Syllabus and Pattern
Exam Name
Combined Competitive Exam (Pre)
Conducting Body
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
No. of Papers
1 – General Studies (150 marks)
Duration
2 hours
BPSC Syllabus
General Science, Events of national and international importance, History of Bihar and Indian History, Geography, Geography of Bihar, Indian Polity and Economy, Changes in Bihar’s economy post-independence, Indian National Movement and Bihar’s role, General Mental Ability
Important Points for BPSC Prelims:
Science and Tech questions won’t require specialization.
History will focus on economic, political, and social aspects.
Bihar’s history and geography are significant.
Geography also includes social and economic geography of Bihar and India, agriculture, and natural resources.
Indian Economy and Polity include topics like the Indian Political System, Panchayati Raj, Community Development, and planning in Bihar.
Focus on the Indian National Movement and Bihar’s role.
BPSC Mains Syllabus and Pattern
Exam Name
Combined Competitive Exam (Mains)
Conducting Body
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
No. of Papers
4 Papers – General Hindi (100 marks), General Studies 1 (300 marks), General Studies 2 (300 marks), Optional Subject (300 marks)
Duration
3 hours per paper
General Hindi (Secondary Level):
Essay: 30 marks
Grammar: 30 marks
Syntax: 25 marks
Precis/Summary: 15 marks
Note: The Hindi paper is only qualifying; candidates must score 30/100 to pass, and marks will not count towards the final merit.
General Studies 1 Syllabus:
Indian Culture and Modern History of India
Role of Bihar in the Indian National Movement
Santhal Revolt, 1857 War of Independence
Champaran Satyagraha and Quit India Movement (1942)
Mauryan and Pal Art
Patna Kalam Paintings
Analysis of Statistical, Graphical, and Diagrammatical Data
General Studies 2 Syllabus:
Indian and Bihar Polity
Indian and Bihar Economy
Indian and Bihar Geography
Role of Science and Technology in India and Bihar’s Development
Optional Subjects (300 marks) – Candidates can choose from 34 subjects:
