BPSC Exam 2020
BPSC or Bihar Public Service Commission is the most reputed State Level Civil Services Exam conducted for recruitment to multiple posts such as Sub Divisional Officer, Rural Development Officer, District Sanapark Officer etc.. Board has finally released the exam date sheet for BPSC 2020 Exam. Official Notification will be released in last week of June 2020. BPSC Recruitment 2020 will start post release of Official Notification. Let’s have a look at the detailed information about BPSC Exam 2020.
BPSC 65th PT Result Announced
Bihar Public Service Commission has released the much awaited BPSC 65th PT Result has been announced. Candidates can check their result by clicking on the link mentioned below. The Result was released on 6th March 2020.
BPSC Exam Dates 2020
The official calendar for BPSC Exam 2020 has been finally released by Bihar Service Public Commission. The exam dates have not been specified yet but the tentative Notification Date has been announced in the latest notice released by BPSC. To check the exam calendar, click on the link mentioned below.
BPSC Notification 2020
The Official Notification for BPSC Exam 2020 is expected in last week of June. Last year, the official notification was released on 4th July 2019. The Online Application process started right after the release of Official Notification. To get an idea of the upcoming BPSC 2020 Official Notification, candidates can read BPSC Notification 2019 from the link mentioned below.
BPSC Apply Online 2020
BPSC Online Application is expected to start in July 2020. The Online Application Form will be available to students after the release of Official Notification. Candidates will be able to apply for the exam from the link available on this page that will be activated as soon as Bihar Public Service Commission Board makes it available. Keep visiting the page to remain updated on all the latest updates on BPSC Exam 2020
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BPSC 2020 Application Fee
To successfully submit the Application Form for BPSC Exam 2020, candidate must submit the application fee. The Application fee for BPSC Exam Online form is INR 150/- (SC/ ST/ Women/ Hadicapped/ Permanent Residents of Bihar) & INR 600/- (for all other states)
BPSC Exam Date 2020
The State Government will be soon releasing the official schedule for BPSC Exam 2020. Let’s have a look at the expected BPSC Exam Dates 2020.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| BPSC Notification 2019 release date | July 2020 |
| Commencement of Online Application | July 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | August 2020 |
| Admit Card Download Date | 10-15 days prior to commencement of exam |
| Exam Date | September 2020 |
| Result | Late December |
BPSC Vacancy 2020
BPSC Vacancy 2020 has not yet been released by State Government. The Vacancy details will be announced soon after the release of Official Notification. As per last year, BPSC Vacancy was 423. We are expecting the BPSC vacancy to be close to last year. To get a fair idea on expected BPSC Vacancy 2020, let’s have a look at the detailed Vacancy for various posts offered through BPSC Exam.
| Serial Number | Posts | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub Divisional Officer | 30 |
| 2 | Deputy Superintendent of Police | 62 |
| 3 | Rural Development Officer | 110 |
| 4 | Block Panchayat officer | 14 |
| 5 | District Sanapark Officer | 11 |
| 6 | Bihar Education Service | 72 |
| 7 | Labour Enforcement Officer | 20 |
| 8 | Food & Consumer Inspector | 19 |
| 9 | Election Department | 46 |
| 10 | SC/ST Welfare Department | 18 |
| 11 | Other | 21 |
| Total | 423 |
BPSC 2020 Salary
The Salary of all the posts offered through BPSC Exam are quite different. The basic pay scale is around Rs. 9300/- – Rs. 34,800/- + Grade Pay Rs. 5400/-, Rs. 4800/-, Rs. 4200/-.
BPSC Eligibility 2020
To be eligible for BPSC Exam 2020, a candidate must come under prescribed age limit and must fulfill the educational qualification requirement. Let’s have a look at both these eligibility requirements in detail.
Age Limit
The Minimum Age limit of a candidate to appear for BPSC Exam 2020 as on 1st August 2020 must be 20, 21 & 22 years. The Maximum Age limit differs category wise and gender wise.
| Category/Gender | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| SC (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
| OBC (Male/Female) | 40 years |
Educational Qualification
To successfully submit the Application Form for BPSC Exam 2020, a candidate must have a Graduation or equivalent degree from a reputed organization or a Government Recognised University.
BPSC 2020 Exam Pattern
The Selection Process of BPSC exam 2020 will consist of Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam & Interview Process. All students who successfully submit their Online Application Form will be eligible to give Preliminary Exam. The selected candidates from Preliminary Round will be eligible to give Mains Exam.
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern
The exam will be objective question type in nature. A single paper will be conducted that will consist of 150 questions carrying 1 mark each. There is no negative marking in the exam.
| Serial No. | Paper | No. of Question | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies | 150 | 150 | 2 hours |
BPSC Mains Exam Pattern
There are 4 papers in total that comprise of 900 marks in total and each paper needs to be completed in a time span of 3 hours. The Paper of General Hindi is qualifying in nature and thus 30% marks is required to qualify this paper. The score of this exam will not be considered in calculation of merit list.
| Serial No. | Paper | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 hours |
| 2 | General Studies Paper- I | 300 | 3 hours |
| 3 | General Studies Paper- II | 300 | 3 hours |
| 4 | Optional Paper | 300 | 3 hours |
| Total | 900 |
Interview Process
The final round of selection is the Interview Process. It will consist of 120 marks. The score of Mains Exam and the Interview Process will be considered in deriving the Final merit list.
BPSC Syllabus 2020
Preliminary Exam syllabus
| Topic | Sub topics |
|---|---|
| Current Events | National & International Importance |
| India’s History and important characteristics of Bihar’s history | Social dimensions Economical dimensions Political dimensions Bihar’s history (All Ages) |
| Indian National Movement & Bihar’s role | Nature of nineteenth century resurgence Characteristics of nineteenth century resurgence Growth of nationalism & attainment of Independence Role of Bihar in freedom Movement of India |
| General Science | Issues of everyday observation & experience All General Science Topics |
| General Geography of India & Geographical Divisions of Bihar & its major river systems | Geography of India & Bihar Physical Geography Social Geography Economical Geography Primary Characteristics of Indian Agriculture Primary Characteristics of Natural Resources |
| Indian Economy & Indian Polity & major changes in economy of Bihar in post-independence period | Questions on Indian Economy Questions on Indian Polity Political System of Indian Panchayati Raj Community Development Planning in India & Bihar |
Mains Exam Syllabus
| Subject | Topic |
|---|---|
| General Hindi Paper | निबंध व्याकरण वाक्य विन्यास |
| General Studies Paper - 1 | Modern history of India & Indian Culture Current events of National & International Importance Statistical Analysis, Graphs & Diagrams |
| General Studies Paper - 2 | Indian Polity Indian economy & Geography of India The role & impact of science & technology in the development of India |
| Optional Paper | One Optional Paper of 300 marks |
BPSC Admit Card 2020
BPSC 2020 Call Letter will be released 10-15 days before the commencement of Preliminary Exam. Candidates need to remember that the Admit Card of Prelims Exam cannot be used to give Mains Exam. All candidates who have successfully submitted the online application form will be issued the Call Letter for BPSC Exam 2020.
