BPSC PCS Application Form- Overview, Application Fee, Instructions, Eligibility Criteria, Vacancy

BPSC administers competitive exams every year for various positions such as Assistant Audit Officer, Civil Officer, Project Manager, Assistant Engineer, and Judicial Services, and applicants from all across India are invited to apply. All BPSC-listed positions must go through a three-stage selection procedure that includes a preliminary exam, a mains exam, and an interview. The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced that the exam for the year 2021 would be held on December 12, 2021. Candidates applying for the exam must be well aware of the BPSC PCS Online Application process and the eligibility requirements. 

BPSC Exam: Overview

Name of the Conducting Authority	Bihar Public Service Commission
Position	Multiple Posts
Number of positions	500
Category	Application Form
Exam Date	12th December 2021
Admit card	Yet to be announced
Online application submission Start date	Yet to be announced
Online application submission End date	Yet to be announced
Mode of Exam	Online & Offline
Selection process	Prelims Mains  Interview
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Website	bpsc.bih.nic.in

BPSC PCS Application Form

Candidates must register for the BPSC 2021 Prelims using their credentials on the official website. They must apply for the exam as soon as the BPSC PCS Online Application process opens and before the deadline specified in the BPSC notification. The procedure for applying for the BPSC exam is given below.

1. Go to the BPSC’s official website.

2. Look for a notification that reads “BPSC exam 2021.”

3. Go to “Apply Online” and fill out the application form.

4. Complete the form with all of your personal information.

5. Pay the exam application cost and upload the necessary documents.

BPSC Application Fee 

When applying for the positions listed under BPSC online, applicants must pay the application fees. Under no conditions will candidates be compensated for their application fees. Based on the candidate’s category, application fees may vary.

Category	Application Fee
Unreserved	Rs. 600/-
General	Rs. 600/-
Schedule caste Candidates of Bihar	Rs. 150/-
Schedule tribe Candidates of Bihar	Rs. 150/-
Women Candidates of Bihar	Rs. 150/-
Other categories and states	Rs. 600/-

BPSC Exam Application Instructions

• In most cases, candidates must first pay the BPSC PCS Online Application fee before filling out the application form.
• Candidates are entitled to fill out the online application form the next day after paying the application fee.
• Then they must fill in all of the required information and submit the application form by the deadline.
• Candidates must provide scanned copies of all required documents, such as degrees & other certificates while filling the application form.
• Along with the rest of the documentation, candidates requesting reservations must submit appropriate and related certificates.
• Candidates must submit scanned photos as well as scanned signatures.
• Candidates’ signatures should be in both Hindi & English, and their photographs should be clear.
• Candidates must take printouts of the application for future references
• If candidates are unable to scan and upload their documents, they can photocopy them and mail them to the Bihar Public Service Commission at Joint Secretary cum Examination Controller, Bihar Public Service Commission 15, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg (Baily Road), Patna- 800001.

BPSC Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the age, education, and nationality qualifying criteria while applying for a position listed under the BPSC to ensure they qualify for the position.

• Age Eligibility:  Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 37 years old.
• Nationality: All applicants must be Indian citizens
• Education Qualification: The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university and they must be fluent in the Hindi Language.

Post wise BPSC Vacancy for the year 2020

BPSC has not yet published post wise vacancies for the year 2021, although the Bihar Public Service Commission is expected to issue more than 500 job vacancies for 2021. BPSC post wise vacancies for 2020 are listed below.

Post	Number of vacancies
Deputy Inspector	42
District commander	3
Superintendent of Tax	3
State Tax Assistant Superintendent	13
Inferior Election Officer	2
Planning District Magistrate	6
Reed Officer	5
Bihar Innovation Service	25
Upper District Transport Officer	40
City Executive Officer	17
Supply Inspector	210
Labor Enforcement Officer	65
Revenue Officers	84
Block Panchayat Raj Officers	216
Total	731

Prelim Exam Pattern

The Preliminary test, which consists of objective questions, is the first step in the BPSC’s recruitment procedure. There will be a total of 150 questions, each worth one mark, and the prelim exam will take two hours to complete.

Section	Total Number of Questions	Total Marks	Time allotted
Prelims	150	150	2 hours
Total	150	150

You can also check out our BPSC PCS Syllabus post for the complete BPSC Syllabus.

Prep Tips

• The BPSC exam covers a wide range of topics, it is necessary to split them and devote equal attention to each section.
• Go over previous years exam papers and refer to as many books as feasible
• You must have a thorough understanding of current events by developing the habit of reading newspapers, articles, and magazines.

Conclusion

When enrolling for the BPSC exam, it is critical that applicants submit accurate information in the application form. If the board discovers that the information provided is false, the candidates will be rejected. We hope that the information provided in this article will assist you in applying and preparing for the BPSC exam.

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