BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination: Mains Admit Card and Key Dates
Post Date: April 15, 2026, 10:44 AM
Short Information: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the availability of the Mains admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1298 vacancies. The online application process for the BPSC 71st Mains commenced on December 03, 2025, and concluded on December 24, 2025. The Mains Examination is scheduled to be conducted from April 25-30, 2026. Candidates are advised to review all the details regarding the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 provided below.
Important Dates
Preliminary Examination:
- Application Start Date: June 02, 2025
- Application Last Date: June 30, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: June 30, 2025
- Exam 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 Examination:
- Mains Online Form Start Date: December 03, 2025
- Mains Online Form Last Date: December 24, 2025
- Mains Exam Date: April 25-30, 2026
- Mains Admit Card Release: April 17, 2026
Application Fee
- General, OBC, EWS, Other Candidates: ₹ 600/-
- SC, ST, Female Candidates of Bihar: ₹ 150/-
- PH Candidates: ₹ 150/-
Candidates are required to submit their examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available online payment modes.
BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination: 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)
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (Female UR, BC, EBC – Male & Female)
- Maximum Age: 42 Years (SC, ST – Male & Female)
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the Bihar BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Recruitment Rules. For precise age calculations, you can use the Age Calculator.
BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination: Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 1298
| Post Name | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Bihar BPSC Various Posts under 71st Pre | 1171 |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent | 79 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 14 |
| Various Posts Added | 34 |
BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination: Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 570 |
| EWS | 123 |
| EBC | 188 |
| BC | 160 |
| BC-Female | 34 |
| SC | 165 |
| ST | 10 |
BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination: Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| 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 must hold a Graduation degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university or college. |
How to Download BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026
To download your BPSC 71st Mains Exam Admit Card, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the provided download link.
- Click on the link to initiate the download process.
- You will be redirected to a login page.
- Enter your required credentials:
- Registration Number
- Password / Date of Birth
- Click on the ‘Login’ button.
- Your BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 will be displayed.
- Candidates can also download their admit card directly from the official BPSC website.
BPSC 71st Recruitment 2025: Mode of Selection
The selection process involves the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
Important Links
- Download Mains Admit Card (Link Activate On 17 April 2026)
- Download Mains Admit Card Notice
- Download Mains Exam Date Notice
- Apply Online Mains Form
- Download Mains Form Notice
- Download Pre Result
- Download Pre Result Notice
- Download Pre OMR Sheet
- Download Pre Final Answer Key
- Download Pre Final Answer Key Notice
- Download Answer Key
- Download Answer Key Notice
- Download Exam City / Admit Card
- Download Pre Exam Date Notice
- Apply Online (Preliminary)
- Download Notice for 34 Various Post Added
- Download Notice for 14 DSP Post Added
- Download Notification
- Sarkari Exam Mobile App
- Join WhatsApp Channel
- Join Telegram Channel
- Official Website
Important Questions
Q. Has the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 been released?
A. Yes, the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 has been released.
Q. When was the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 officially announced?
A. The BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026 was issued on April 17, 2026, by the BPSC.
Q. When will the BPSC 71st Mains 2026 Exam be held?
A. The BPSC 71st Mains examination will be conducted from April 25-30, 2026.
Q. Where can I check the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026?
A. You can check it on the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/
Q. What should I search on the website to find the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026?
A. Look for “Admit Card – BPSC 71st Mains Recruitment 2025” in the notifications list.
Q. What details are required to download the admit card?
A. Candidates need their Registration Number / Roll Number and Password / Captcha to download the admit card.
Q. What is the BPSC Official Website?
A. The Official Website of BPSC is https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/.