BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 Released – Check Schedule & Details

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 on its official website. The Mains examination is being conducted for candidates who have successfully qualified the BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination 2025, which was held on 13 September 2025.

The online application process for BPSC 71st Mains Online Form 2025 started on 03 December 2025 and concluded on 24 December 2025. As per the latest notification, the BPSC 71st Mains Examination 2026 will be conducted from 25 April 2026 to 30 April 2026. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official BPSC website for updates related to admit card, exam instructions, and result declaration.

BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 – Overview

BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination 2025–26
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Pre Examination – Important Dates Mains Examination – Important Dates
  • Online Apply Start Date: 02 June 2025
  • Last Date to Apply: 30 June 2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 June 2025
  • Pre Exam Date: 13 September 2025
  • Admit Card Release: 06 September 2025
  • Answer Key: 19 September 2025
  • Final Answer Key: 31 October 2025
  • Pre Result Declared: 18 November 2025
  • Mains Online Apply Start Date: 03 December 2025
  • Mains Online Apply Last Date: 24 December 2025
  • Mains Exam Date: 25 April 2026 to 30 April 2026
  • Mains Admit Card: Notify Later
Application Fee
  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
  • SC / ST / Female Candidates (Bihar): ₹150/-
  • PH Candidates: ₹150/-
  • Payment Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI / Wallet
BPSC 71st Pre Notification 2025 – Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
  • Minimum Age: 21 / 22 Years (Post-wise)
  • Maximum Age (UR Male): 37 Years
  • Maximum Age (Female UR / BC / EBC – Male & Female): 40 Years
  • Maximum Age (SC / ST – Male & Female): 42 Years
  • Age relaxation applicable as per BPSC rules
BPSC 71st Pre Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details (Total: 1298 Posts)
Post Name No. of Posts
BPSC Various Posts under 71st Pre 1171
Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent 79
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) 14
Various Posts Added 34
Eligibility Criteria (Post-wise)
  • BPSC Various Posts: Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university
  • Financial Administrative Officer: Graduation in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics
How to Apply BPSC 71st Mains Online Form 2025
  • Visit the official website: https://bpsc.bih.nic.in or https://onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in
  • Login using your registered Username / Email ID and Password
  • Click on “71st CCE Mains Online Application Form 2025”
  • Fill all required details carefully and select optional subject
  • Upload photograph, signature, and required documents
  • Pay the examination fee through online mode
  • Submit the application and download confirmation page
BPSC 71st Recruitment 2025 – Mode of Selection
  • Preliminary Examination
  • Mains Examination
  • Interview (where applicable)
Important Links
Check Exam Date Notice Click Here
Apply Online Mains Form Click Here
Check BPSC Mains Form Notice Click Here
Download BPSC Pre Result Click Here
Download BPSC Pre OMR Sheet Click Here
Download Pre Final Answer Key Click Here
Download Pre Answer Key Click Here
Check BPSC Pre Answer Key Notice Click Here
Download Pre Exam City / Admit Card Click Here
Check Pre Exam Date Notice Click Here
Apply Online Link Click Here
Check Notice for 34 Various Posts Added Click Here
Check Notice for 14 DSP Posts Added Click Here
Download Official Notification Click Here
Bihar BPSC Official Website Click Here
BPSC 71st Mains Exam 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who can apply for the BPSC 71st Mains Exam?
Only candidates who qualified the BPSC 71st Prelims exam can apply.
Q2. What is the BPSC 71st Mains exam date 2026?
The exam will be conducted from 25 April to 30 April 2026.
Q3. What is the mode of application?
The application process is online only.
Q4. What documents are required?
Photo, signature, graduation certificate, category certificate, and domicile.
Q5. Is optional subject selection mandatory?
Yes, candidates must select an optional subject.
Q6. What is the official website of BPSC?
https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in

BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026

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