BPSC Exam Exam Guide 2026
BPSC Exam 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Syllabus Table
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| Get Free Bihar History Notes PDF |
| Download Bihar Census PDF |
| Download Bihar Geography Notes PDF |
| Download Bihar Polity Notes PDF |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
- Exam Name
- BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (72nd)
- Nationality
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Domicile Rule
- Reservation benefits only for Bihar domiciles; others are treated as the General category
- Age Relaxation
- As per category (OBC, SC, ST, Female, etc.)
- Conducting Body
- Bihar Public Service Commission
- Maximum Age Limit
- 37 years (General Male), 40 years (Female/OBC), 42 years (SC/ST)
- Minimum Age Limit
- 21–22 years (post-wise)
- Age Calculation Date
- 1st August 2026
- Educational Qualification
- A graduation degree from a recognised university (discipline-specific for some posts)
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Post Name | Educational Qualification & Requirements |
|---|---|
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Exam Posts | Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized university. |
| Child Development Project Officer | Bachelor's Degree . (Must choose Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Labour & Social Welfare as an optional subject for Mains). |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics . |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Law . (Must choose Psychology or Law as an optional subject for Mains). |
📊 Bihar PCS Age Limit 2026: Post-wise Details
| Post Name | Department | Minimum Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) | Bihar Administrative Services | 22 years |
| District Commandant / Deputy Superintendent of Police (Home Guard) | Home Department (Police) | 22 years |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Tax | Commercial Taxes Department | 22 years |
| Block Panchayati Raj Officer | Panchayati Raj Department | 22 years |
| Revenue Officer / Circle Officer | Revenue and Land Reforms Department | 21 years |
| Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director | Planning and Development Department | 21 years |
| Bihar Education Service (Administration Branch) | Education Department | 21 years |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies | Cooperative Department | 21 years |
| Labour Superintendent | Labour Resources Department | 22 years |
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Maximum Age Limit
- Unreserved (Male)
- 37 Years
- Unreserved (Female)
- 40 Years
- Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Male & Female)
- 42 Years
- Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) (Male & Female)
- 40 Years
📊 Exam Information 7
| Height (Without Shoes) | Unexpanded Chest | Expanded Chest |
|---|---|---|
| 62.5 inches to less than 65 inches | 30 inches | 32 inches |
| 65 inches to less than 68 inches | 31 inches | 33 inches |
| 68 inches to less than 70 inches | 32 inches | 34 inches |
| 70 inches to less than 72 inches | 33 inches | 35.25 inches |
| 72 inches and above | 34 inches | 36.5 inches |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the BPSC Physical Eligibility?
The BPSC Physical Eligibility requirements are height, weight, and chest measurements (for males) for posts like district commissioner, jail superintendent, and Bihar Police Services.
Q2.What is the BPSC educational qualification?
The BPSC exam eligibility states that only graduates or candidates with a qualification equivalent to graduation can apply for this post.
Q3.What is the BPSC age limit for general applicants?
The BPSC age limit for general males is 37 years, and for general females is 40 years.
Q4.What is the BPSC age limit for females?
The BPSC age limit for General/ OBC females is 40 years, and that for SC/ST females is 42 years.
Q5.Is there any age relaxation in BPSC eligibility?
Yes, age relaxation is allowed in case of reserved category like OBC, SC, ST and Female candidates according to governmental norms.
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