BPSC CCE 2024 SELECTION PROCESS
BPSC CCE 2024 Selection Process
The candidate's selection for different administrative and executive posts is based on a three-stage selection process consisting of a Prelims exam, a Mains exam, and a Personality Test. Only candidates passing all three stages will be hired for the posts released along with the BPSC 70th Notification 2024.
Selection Process Stages
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Personality Test
BPSC Prelims Exam Syllabus and Pattern
| Name of Exam | Combined Competitive Exam (Pre) |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| No. of Papers | 1 – General Studies (150 marks) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
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BPSC Mains Syllabus
The BPSC 70th Mains syllabus has two General Studies papers (General Studies I & II) and an Essay paper, along with one compulsory Hindi language paper and one optional subject paper (qualifying). Candidates can download the BPSC Mains Syllabus from the BPSC official website.
BPSC Mains Exam Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | Essay (निबंध), Grammar (व्याकरण), Syntax (वाक्य विन्यास), Summarisation (संक्षेपण) |
| General Studies Paper 1 | Indian Culture, Modern History of India, Current International & National Events of Importance, Statistical Analysis, Diagrams and Graphs |
| General Studies Paper 2 | Indian Polity, Indian Economy and Geography of India, Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India |
| Essay | Moral and Philosophical Essays, Hypothetical Essays, essays on Social/Economic/Political/Religious/Administrative issues, Self-reliant India and Digital India, problems and possibilities of Bihar, popular proverbs and sayings of Bihar, etc. |
BPSC Optional Syllabus
Candidates can choose from a list of 34 optional subjects in the BPSC Mains Exam. This optional paper carries significant weight in the overall score, so candidates should be familiar with the complete syllabus of their chosen subject.
BPSC Optional Subjects:
- Agriculture
- Statistics
- Hindi Language and Literature
- Persian Language and Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Pali Language and Literature
- Maithili Language and Literature
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Urdu Language and Literature
- Botany
- Bangla Language and Literature
- Sanskrit Language and Literature
- Zoology
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Labour and Social Welfare
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Electrical Engineering
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology
BPSC Exam Pattern 2024
The BPSC CCE Exam Pattern 2024 consists of 3 stages: Preliminary, Mains and Interview. Only candidates who qualify in all stages will be eligible for vacancies.
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 150 | MCQs | 2 hours |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies I | 300 | 3 hours |
| General Studies II | 300 | 3 hours |
| Essay | 300 | 3 hours |
| Optional Paper (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 hours |
BPSC Interview Test
Candidates who qualify the BPSC Mains Examination are called for an interview round, which assesses the candidate's personal suitability for a career in the State Services.
BPSC CCE Salary Structure
After clearing the BPSC 70th 2024 selection process, candidates are hired for various administrative and executive-level posts. Indicative pay scales:
- SDO, DSP, District Commandant, etc.: Rs. 61,500/- to Rs. 72,000/- (Pay Level 09)
- Labour Enforcement Officer, etc.: Rs. 59,857/- to Rs. 68,795/- (Pay Level 07)
- Block Minority Welfare Officer: Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Pay Level 06)