The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) recruitment for 2024, with a total of 1,957 vacancies.
The application window is open from 28th September 2024 to 18th October 2024. Candidates interested in various posts under the BPSC 70th Pre Exam can apply online during this period.
Application Process
If you want to apply for the BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024, follow these steps:
Register Online: Start by completing the online registration (ONE TIME REGISTRATION FORM). You will need to enter your personal details (name, date of birth, etc.) and educational information.
Complete Registration: After filling out all required fields, submit your registration.
Login: Once registered, log in to your account using the credentials you created during the registration process.
Apply for BPSC 70th: After logging in, fill out the application form for the BPSC 70th CCE and submit it.
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Ensure that you have all the necessary documents and information ready for a smooth application process.
Here is an overview of the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 Exam Pattern, Syllabus, and Selection Process:
Selection Process
The BPSC CCE selection process consists of three stages:
Preliminary Examination (Prelims): This is an objective-type exam (multiple-choice questions) used to screen candidates for the Mains exam.
Mains Examination: This is a descriptive-type written examination.
Interview: Candidates who qualify the Mains examination are called for a personal interview.
Exam Pattern
The BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Exam Pattern has three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims is a multiple-choice test to shortlist candidates for the Mains, which has descriptive papers. After the Mains, qualified candidates are called for the Interview.
Stage
Paper
Marks
Duration
Nature
Preliminary Exam
General Studies
150
2 hours
Objective (MCQs)
Mains Exam
General Hindi (Qualifying)
100
3 hours
Descriptive (30 marks required to pass)
General Studies Paper 1
300
3 hours
Descriptive
General Studies Paper 2
300
3 hours
Descriptive
Optional Paper
300
3 hours
Descriptive
Interview
120
N/A
Personality Test
Syllabus
The BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Syllabus is designed to assess candidates' knowledge, analytical abilities, and suitability for various administrative roles in the Bihar state government. The syllabus covers a wide range of topics, from general studies and current affairs to subject-specific knowledge for optional papers
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
General Studies:
Current events of national and international importance
History of India and the Indian National Movement
Indian and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World)
Indian Polity and Economy
General Mental Ability Questions
Bihar-specific General Knowledge and Awareness
Mains Exam Syllabus
General Hindi (Qualifying Paper):
Essay Writing
Grammar (including parts of speech, sentence formation, and corrections)
Syntax
Precis Writing
Letter Writing
General Studies Paper 1:
Modern Indian History (with a special focus on Bihar)
Indian Culture
Indian Geography (with a special focus on Bihar)
Indian Polity (Constitution and Political System)
Indian Economy and Planning
Current Events of National and International Importance
Role of Science and Technology in India
General Studies Paper 2:
Indian Polity and Governance (Political System, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.)
Indian Economy (including Budget, Planning, Growth, and Employment)
Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India
Environment and Sustainable Development
Current Affairs (with a special focus on Bihar)
Optional Paper:
The syllabus for the optional subject will depend on the subject chosen by the candidate. The optional subjects include History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, and others.
Final Merit List
The final merit list is based on the Mains Exam (900 marks) and interview (120 marks), totaling 1020 marks.
Candidates need to score high in both the Mains and Interview to secure their final ranking.
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