69TH BPSC 2023 OVERVIEW, NOTIFICATIONS, ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS

Updated On : 03 Jul, 2023

69TH BPSC EXAM 2023 RECRUITMENT:

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BPSC 69th Notification 2023 issued by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released for the 69th Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC PCS/CCE) on 27th June 2023. This examination is conducted annually by the BPSC to select eligible candidates for positions in the General Administrative Department in the state of Bihar, including posts such as Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Director, Superintendent of Bihar Police, Commerce Tax Officer, Election Officer, Revenue Officer, Welfare Officer, and more.


The BPSC 69th Prelims examination is tentatively scheduled on 30th September 2023. The BPSC 69th Exam will be divided into three stages: preliminary, mains, and interview. To apply for the BPSC 69th Exam, interested candidates need to visit the official BPSC website and fill out the application form. The application window will be open from 15th July to 5th August 2023 .

It is advisable for candidates to thoroughly read the 69th BPSC Notification 2023 and understand all the requirements and guidelines before applying for the BPSC 69th Exam. Through this article we are providing you with all the information which is required to know before applying for it, Read on to get all the required information regarding BPSC PCS/CCE.

69th BPSC Examination - IMPORTANT POINTS

Exam Name

69th Combined Competitive Exam 

Exam Conducting Body

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

Application Dates

15th July to 5th August 2023 

Vacancy

346

Official Website 

BPSC 

BPSC 69th Notification 2023

BPSC 69th Form Date 2023 (will be activated on 15th July 2023)

BPSC IMPORTANT DATES 2023:

IMPORTANT DATES

Event

Date

Notification Issued On 

27th June 2023

Application Starts On

15th July 2023

Last Date to Apply

5th August 2023

BPSC Exam Dates 2023

BPSC 69th Prelims Admit Card 2023

2nd Week of September

BPSC 69th Pre. Exam Date

30th September 2023

BPSC 69th Prelims Result 2023 

15th November 2023

BPSC 69th Mains Exam Date

9th of December to 16th December 

BPSC 69th Mains Exam Result Date

To Be Announced 

BPSC 69th Interview Date

To Be Announced 

BPSC 69th Final Result 2023 

To Be Announced 

Note: Bihar PCS Exam Dates mentioned in the table above are tentative as per the official calendar released by the commission.

HOW TO APPLY FOR BPSC 69TH EXAM:

Candidates can apply online for the BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination by visiting the commission's official website. Follow these steps to apply for this exam (once the official link is activated):

  • Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).

  • Click on the link that says "BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination" or similar.

  • On the application page, if you are a new user, click on the registration or sign-up button to create an account. Fill in the required information, including your name, date of birth, father/mother's name, mobile number, email ID, etc.

  • After successful registration, log in to the portal using the registration number and password provided during the registration process.

  • Fill in the application form with all the necessary details, including your personal information, educational qualifications, work experience (if any), and other relevant information as required.

  • Upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the specified format and size.

  • Pay the application fee online through the available payment options, such as net banking, credit card, or debit card. Note down the transaction details for future reference.

  • Review the filled-in application form carefully, ensuring that all the information provided is accurate and complete.

  • Submit the application form online after verifying all the details.

  • After successful submission, download and take a printout of the final application form for your records and future reference.

BPSC Exam Application Fee

Category

Exam Fee

GEN/OBC of Other States

Rs.600/-

SC/ ST/ Women/ Handicapped/ Permanent residents of Bihar  (All Categories)

Rs.150/-


Note:- You can pay your application fee online using any of the following methods: net banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card.

69TH BPSC 2022 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

If you want to apply for the posts through the 69th BPSC Combined Competitive Examination, you must first meet the eligibility criteria requirements. The following information will help you determine your eligibility for BPSC vacancies under the 69th CCE:

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens to be eligible to apply for the BPSC vacancies through the 69th Combined Competitive Examination.

Age Limit

The age of candidates should be between 20 and 37 years to apply for the exam. The minimum age limit and maximum age limit may vary for different posts. Post-wise minimum age limit is tabulated below:-

Post name

Minimum Age Limit 

Deputy Superintendent of Police    

20 years

District Commander    

20 years

Prison & Correctional Services Inspector    

22 years

State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Commerce (Tax Department Under Election Officer)    

22 years

Department Under Election Officer (Election Department Planning Officer)    

22 years

Planning Officer/District Planning Officer (Gazetted), Labor Resources Department    

22 years

Officer, Sugarcane Industries Department    

22 years

Probation Officer    

21 years

Rural Development Officer    

21 years

Labor Enforcement Officer    

21 years

Block SC/ST Welfare Officer    

21 years

Supply Inspector    

21 years

State Transport Officer

21 years

Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department    

21 years


Relaxation Age

According to government regulations, Age relaxation will be provided to the reserved group. Candidates belonging to other states will not be entitled to any reservation and shall be treated as general-category candidates.

Category-wise age relaxation is tabulated below:-

Category

Upper Age Limit

General (Male)

37 years

General (Female)

40 years

BC/ OBC

40 years

SC/ ST

42 years

Educational Qualification

To be eligible for the BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination, candidates are required to hold a Graduate Degree in the relevant field or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited university. 

BPSC 69TH EXAM SELECTION PROCESS:

The BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination will be conducted in three phases:

  • Prelims

  • Mains 

  • Interview. 

Note:- To secure a position through the BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination, candidates need to clear both the preliminary and mains exams and perform well in the interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates' performance in all three stages.

EXAM PATTERN FOR BPSC 69TH:

  1. BPSC 69TH PRELIMS EXAMINATION

The BPSC exam pattern for the Preliminary Examination can be summarized as follows:

  • The Preliminary Examination of BPSC is conducted in offline mode, where candidates are provided with an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet to mark their answers.

  • The questions in the BPSC Prelims are objective in nature, with multiple-choice options provided for each question.

  • 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

  • The BPSC Combined Competitive Prelims Exam consists of a single paper, which is the General Studies (GS) paper.
  • The BPSC Prelims exam carries a total of 150 marks, and the duration of the exam is 2 hours (120 minutes).

  1. BPSC 69TH MAINS EXAMINATION

PAPER

MARKS

EXAM DURATION

General Hindi

100

3 hrs

General Studies Paper-1

300

3 hrs

General Studies Paper-2

300

3 hrs

*Optional Paper

300

3 hrs

*BPSC Optional Paper

In the BPSC Mains Examination, candidates are required to choose one optional subject from a list of 34 subjects.  The following are some of the optional subjects that have been offered in the past:

Statistics

Hindi Language and Literature

Persian Language and Literature

Agriculture

Pali Language and Literature

Maithili Language and Literature

Chemistry

Arabic Language and Literature

Physics

English Language and Literature

Urdu Language and Literature

Sociology

Bangla Language and Literature

Sanskrit Language and Literature

Zoology

Botany

Political Science and International Relations

Psychology

Public Administration

Philosophy

Management

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Labour and Social Welfare

Geology

History

Law

Geography

Economics

Commerce and Accountancy

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Anthropology

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science

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BPSC 69TH EXAM SYLLABUS:

BPSC 69th Prelims Syllabus

COMPULSORY SUBJECT - GENERAL STUDIES

The paper on General Studies will include questions covering the following fields of knowledge:- 

  • General Science Current events of national and international importance.

  • History of India and salient features of the history of Bihar. 

  • General Geography and geographical division of Bihar and its major river systems. 

  • Indian Polity and Economy and major changes in the economy of Bihar in the post-independence period. 

  • Indian National Movement and the part played by Bihar in it and also Questions on General Mental Ability. 

BPSC 69th Mains Syllabus

COMPULSORY PAPER -  GENERAL HINDI

इस पत्र में प्रश्न बिहार विद्यालय परीक्षा समिति के माध्यमिक (सेकेण्डरी) स्तर के होंगे। इस परीक्षा में सरल हिंदी में अपने भावों को स्पष्टतः एवं शुद्ध-शुद्ध रूप में व्यक्त करने की क्षमता और सहज बोध शक्ति की जाँच समझी जायेगी।

अंकों का विवरण निम्न प्रकार होगा:-

  • निबन्ध - 30 अंक 

  • व्याकरण - 30 अंक 

  • वाक्य विन्यास - 25 अंक 

  • संक्षेपण - 15  अंक     

COMPULSORY PAPER - GENERAL STUDIES PAPER- I


  • Modern History of India and Indian culture. 

  • Current events of national and international importance. 

  • Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams.

COMPULSORY PAPER - GENERAL STUDIES PAPER- II


  • Indian Polity

  • Indian economy and Geography of India

  • The role and impact of science and technology in the development of India

Optional Paper

For optional Subjects, details refer to the official BPSC Syllabus PDF BPSC CCE Syllabus 

69TH BPSC EXAM ADMIT CARD:

Candidates can download their admit cards for the BPSC exam approximately 9-10 days before the scheduled examination date. The admit card is a crucial document that is mandatory for taking the examination. It contains important information such as:

  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Photograph
  • Registration Number
  • Name of Exam Centre
  • Date of Examination
  • Reporting Time

Download  69th BPSC Admit Card 

To download the admit card, candidates should follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC).
  • Look for the section mentioning important announcements and locate the "BPSC Admit Card" link.
  • Click on the link to proceed to the admit card download page.
  • Login using your registered details, such as registration ID or password.
  • Once logged in, your admit card for the examination will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download the admit card and take a printout for further reference and usage during the examination.

BPSC 69TH VACANCY DETAILS 2023:

Post name 

Vacancy 

District Coordinator Home Department (Special Branch)

01

State - Tax Assistant Commissioner (Bihar Finance Service). Commercial Tax Department Under 

03

Election Officer, (Bihar Election Service) Election Department

04

Reed bearer, Sugarcane Industries Department

02

Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub Cadre) Education Department

02

Superintendent Liquor Prohibition,

Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department

02

District Planning / Officer,

labor resources department

06

Block Panchayat Raj Officer,

Panchayati Raj Department

29

Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar)

revenue Service), 

Revenue and Land Reforms Department

168

Block Anu. Caste and Schedule Tribal Welfare Officer (Bihar SC and ST Welfare Officer Cadre), Anu. Caste and Schedule Tribal Welfare Department

18

Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department

10

Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent Finance Department

100

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Tech.). Home Department (Reserve Branch)

01

Total 

346

BPSC 69TH SALARY:

Employees selected through the BPSC 69th Combined Competitive Examination can expect a salary range of approximately Rs 4.3 to 4.5 LPA (Lakh Per Annum). The average salary for the employees is around 4 LPA. It's important to note that these figures are approximate and can vary depending on the specific position, grade, and other factors.

In addition to the salary, employees may also receive certain benefits and perks, which can contribute to their overall remuneration package. Some of the benefits that may be provided include:

  • Travel Facilities

  • Good Work Environment

  • Flexible Work Timings

  • Renewal Of Salary On Fixed Date

FAQS ON BPSC 69TH EXAM:

Q: How many vacancies are available in the 69th BPSC? 

A: The 69th BPSC Notification 2023 announces a total of 346 vacancies.


Q: Who is eligible to appear for the BPSC exam? 

A: Graduates between the ages of 20 and 37 years are eligible to apply for the BPSC exam.


Q: Is the BPSC exam considered difficult? 

A: While the BPSC exam is known to be challenging, candidates can successfully pass it with thorough preparation and hard work.


Q: When is the next BPSC exam? 

A: The upcoming BPSC exam is the "BPSC 68th Mains Exam," scheduled to be held on July 26, 2023.


Q: Does BPSC conduct the exam every year? 

A: Yes, the Bihar Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Competitive Examination annually.


Q: How can I prepare for the BPSC 69th Prelims Exam? 

A: To prepare for the BPSC Preliminary Examination, focus on the General Studies (GS) paper. Weekly and monthly magazines can serve as good sources for current affairs preparation for the BPSC exam.

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