BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination 2026: Mains Exam Date Announced
Post Date: January 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the Mains Examination dates for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination. This significant recruitment drive aims to fill 1298 vacant positions. Candidates who successfully cleared the Preliminary Examination can now check the detailed schedule for the Mains.
The application window for the BPSC 71st Mains Online Form was open from December 03, 2025, to December 24, 2025. The much-anticipated Mains Examination is scheduled to be conducted from April 25 to April 30, 2026. All candidates are advised to review the complete details regarding the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 provided below.
Key Dates
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | June 02, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | June 30, 2025 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | September 06, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | September 06, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | October 31, 2025 |
| Preliminary Result Declaration | November 18, 2025 |
| Mains Online Form Start Date | December 03, 2025 |
| Mains Online Form Last Date | December 24, 2025 |
| Mains Examination Date | April 25-30, 2026 |
Application Fee
Candidates are required to pay their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment modes.
- General, OBC, EWS, Other Candidates: ₹ 600/-
- SC, ST, Female Candidates of Bihar: ₹ 150/-
- PH Candidates: ₹ 150/-
Age Limit
The age criteria for the BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination are as of August 01, 2025.
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age:
- 37 Years (Male)
- 40 Years (Female UR, BC, EBC Male & Female)
- 42 Years (SC, ST Male & Female)
Age relaxation is applicable as per the Bihar BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Recruitment Rules.
For precise age calculations, you can utilize the Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details (BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination 2025)
Total Posts: 1298
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Bihar BPSC Various Posts Under 71st Pre 2025 | 1171 |
| Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent | 79 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 14 |
| Various Posts Added | 34 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 570 |
| EWS | 123 |
| EBC | 188 |
| BC | 160 |
| BC-Female | 34 |
| SC | 165 |
| ST | 10 |
Educational Qualification
Bihar BPSC Various Posts Under 71st Pre 2025
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university or college.
Financial Administrative Officer and Equivalent
Candidates require a Graduation degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university or college.
How to Download BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date Notice 2026
To download the official notification for the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) or utilize the direct link provided below.
- Navigate to the “Notifications” or “Recruitment” section.
- Locate and click on the link for “BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date Notice 2026.”
- Candidates may be redirected to a login page where they will need to enter their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Click on the ‘Login’ button to access and download the exam date notice.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for the BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination typically involves:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
Important Links
- Download Mains Exam Date Notice
- Apply Online for Mains Form
- Download Mains Form Notice
- Download Preliminary Result
- Download Preliminary Result Notice
- Download Preliminary OMR Sheet
- Download Preliminary Final Answer Key
- Download Preliminary Final Answer Key Notice
- Download Answer Key
- Download Answer Key Notice
- Download Exam City / Admit Card
- Download Preliminary Exam Date Notice
- Apply Online (Preliminary)
- Download Notice for 34 Various Posts Added
- Download Notice for 14 DSP Posts Added
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Has the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 officially announced?
A. The BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 was officially announced on January 14, 2026, by BPSC.
Q. When will the BPSC 71st Mains 2026 Exam be held?
A. The BPSC 71st Mains examination is scheduled to be conducted from April 25 to April 30, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026?
A. You can check the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ or refer to the direct links provided above.
Q. What should I search on the website to find the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026?
A. Look for notifications related to “Exam Date – BPSC 71st Mains Recruitment 2025” or similar phrasing in the official announcements.
Q. How to Apply For BPSC 71st Mains Online Form 2025?
A. To apply, visit the official BPSC website or reliable recruitment portals like SarkariExam.com and follow the application instructions on the respective recruitment page.
Q. How to download the result of BPSC 71st Mains Online Form 2025?
A. Candidates can download their results by entering their registration number/roll number and Date of Birth on the official BPSC website or through the download link provided in the “Important Links” section.
Q. What is the Official Website of BPSC?
A. The Official Website of BPSC is https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/.