The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced important dates for the 71st Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination (CCE Mains) application. Candidates who successfully passed the BPSC Prelims exam can now apply for the Mains exam. The online application process will begin on December 3, 2025 . The deadline to submit the application form is December 24, 2025 . This examination aims to fill 1,298 government job vacancies in various departments across Bihar.
Students who have cleared the preliminary stage are encouraged to apply within the given timeframe. The Mains exam is a crucial step towards securing a position in the Bihar state civil services. All application procedures, including form submission and fee payment, must be completed online through the official BPSC website.
What is the BPSC CCE Mains Exam?
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit eligible candidates for important administrative and government service positions in Bihar. This examination has three main stages: the Prelims exam, the Mains (written) exam, and an interview. Only candidates who pass the Prelims exam are allowed to appear for the Mains exam. Clearing the Mains exam is a big step towards getting a respected government job in the state.
Key Dates for BPSC 71st CCE Mains 2025 Application
Here are the important dates for the BPSC 71st CCE Mains application:
| Event | Date |
| BPSC 71st Mains Application Form Starts | December 3, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | December 24, 2025 |
Who Can Apply?
Only candidates who have already qualified the BPSC 71st Prelims examination are eligible to fill out the BPSC 71st CCE Mains application form. The detailed advertisement, which includes full guidelines, exact eligibility criteria, and the structure of the exam, is available on the Commission’s official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in . Candidates must read this information carefully before applying.
How to Fill BPSC 71st CCE Mains 2025 Application Form?
Follow these simple steps to apply for the Bihar PSC Mains exam:
- Go to the official website of BPSC: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- On the main page, look for and click on the link for the 'BPSC Integrated 71st Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination Application'.
- Log in to the portal using your roll number and registration ID that you received for the Prelims exam.
- Upload all the necessary documents as specified in the application form.
- Pay the required application fees online.
- Review all the information entered, and then submit the completed application form.
- It is advisable to take a printout of the submitted form for your records.
Application Fees
The application fees for the BPSC 71st CCE Mains exam vary by candidate category:
- Candidates belonging to the General category, Other Backward Classes (OBC), or those from other states must pay INR 600 .
- Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories, and female candidates who are residents of Bihar, need to pay INR 150 .
Candidates must ensure they complete the application process, including fee payment, before the final deadline of December 24, 2025 . It is always recommended not to wait until the last day to avoid any technical issues.
