The Bihar Public Service Commission is announced the notification for PCS (Provincial Civil Services) Examination. This is 56th, 57th, 58th and 59th Common Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination.

Exam Pattern:

Bihar Public Service Competitive Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) comprises of two successive stages:

Preliminary Examination:
It is of objective type, which is a qualifying examination.
Total Question 150 & Total Marks: 150 Timing: Two Hours

Main Examination: It consists of written examination and interview.
There are four paper in BPSC mains exam.
Hindi
General Studies
First Optional Paper
Second Optional Paper

General Study’s subject is divided in two papers.
There are three sections in both of GS paper.
GS paper 1 – Maximum Marks – 200 (Timing - 3 hours)
GS paper 2 – Maximum Marks – 200 (Timing - 3 hours)

Optional Subject (Any two of the following)
Paper-4 (Paper-I of First optional subject), full marks - 200
Paper-5 (Paper-II of First optional subject), full marks - 200
Paper-6 (Paper-I of Second optional subject), full marks - 200
Paper-7 (Paper-II of Second optional subject), full marks - 200
Total makes of BPSC Main exam (Written) : 1200

Age criteria:
Candidate’s age should be in between 19 years to 24 years

Relaxation in the age will provide according to the categories as per the government norms.

Qualification:
Candidates must have a Graduate Degree in Mathematics/ Chemical Engineering/Civil Engineering/Economics/ Geology/ Natural Science/ Mechanical Engineering.