The Bihar Public Service Commission officially announced the BPSC 71st Mains Exam date on 14th January 2026 for all successful prelims candidates. The written examination is scheduled to be held from 25th April to 30th April 2026 in a single-shift format.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially confirmed the schedule for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains. According to the official BPSC 71st Mains Exam notice released on 14th January 2026, the written papers will be conducted over a 5-day period from 25th April to 30th April 2026. You can find the official notification embedded in this article.
BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 Out
With 13,368 candidates qualifying for the second stage of the selection process, anticipation for the mains exam has reached a peak. The commission has finalized the exam dates, and further logistical details will be provided alongside the BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card, which is expected to be available for download in the second or third week of April 2026.
BPSC 71st Mains Exam Date 2026 Official Notice
The official notification detailing the examination timeline for the 1,298 vacancies is provided below. We will keep this page updated with any further announcements or revisions to the BPSC 71st Mains Exam schedule.

BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card 2026
The BPSC 71st Mains Admit Card will be released approximately 9 to 10 days prior to the commencement of the exams on 25th April 2026. Aspirants should regularly monitor the official website, www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for their hall tickets, which will contain essential exam day instructions and specific shift timings.
BPSC 71st Mains Exam Pattern 2026
The BPSC 71st Mains examination consists of four comprehensive papers designed to test the candidates' academic and analytical aptitude:
- General Hindi (qualifying)
- GS Paper 1
- GS Paper 2
- Optional Subject
- The total marks for the mains are 1000, and the duration of the exam is three hours each.
- Prepare for descriptive answers focusing on Bihar-specific topics alongside national issues.
| Name of Paper | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Total | 1000 | 12 Hours |
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