The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the answer key for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination. This recruitment drive aims to fill over 1957 vacancies for various posts in the Bihar government. Candidates who appeared in the preliminary examination held on December 13, 2024, can now download the answer key and assess their performance.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 2027 (including 64 posts added later)
The vacancies are primarily for positions under the 70th CCE 2024, with 1945 posts initially advertised and 64 added later. Additionally, there are 12 Child Development Project Officer posts and 6 other posts.
Important Dates
- Notification Date: September 28, 2024
- Application Start Date: November 4, 2024
- Last Date to Apply: November 4, 2024
- Fee Payment Last Date: November 27, 2024
- Correction Date: October 19, 2024 to November 4, 2024
- Exam Date: December 13, 2024
- Admit Card Availability: December 6, 2024
- Exam Date (Only Bapu Pariksha Parisar, Patna): January 4, 2025
- Answer Key Availability: January 8, 2025
How to Download the Answer Key
Candidates can download the answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website: https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/
- Navigate to the “Examination” or “Results” section.
- Look for the link related to “BPSC 70th CCE Pre Answer Key 2024.”
- Click on the link and you may be redirected to a new page.
- If required, provide your Registration Number/Roll Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Access and download the answer key PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: As of August 1, 2024:
- Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 years (depending on the post)
- Maximum Age: 37 years for males, 40 years for females
- Age relaxation is applicable as per BPSC rules.
Selection Process
The selection process for the BPSC 70th CCE typically involves:
- Preliminary Examination: A screening test to shortlist candidates for the Mains examination.
- Mains Examination: A written examination covering various subjects relevant to the chosen posts.
- Interview (Viva-Voce): An interview to assess candidates’ suitability for the positions.
- Document Verification: Verification of original documents for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical Examination: A medical examination to ensure candidates’ fitness for the job.
