The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the schedule for the 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2025. The exam will be conducted between 25 April and 30 April 2025 in multiple shifts. The online application for the BPSC CCE 70th Mains 2025 will be open from 21 February to 17 March 2025. Candidates can apply through the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Exam Schedule
| Date | Shift | Time | Subject |
| 25 April | First Shift | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | General Hindi |
| Second Shift | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Essay | |
| 26 April | One Shift | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | General Studies – Paper 1 |
| 28 April | One Shift | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | General Studies – Paper 2 |
| 29 April | First Shift | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Optional Subject (Integrated 70th CCE) |
| Second Shift | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Optional Subject (Child Development Project Officer) | |
| 30 April | One Shift | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Optional Subject (Financial Administrative Officer) |
The mains exam consists of four papers:
- General Hindi
- General Studies – Paper 1
- General Studies – Paper 2
- Optional Subject (as per candidate’s selection)
Candidates who qualify for the mains exam will proceed to the interview round, which will determine the final selection for various administrative posts under the Bihar Government.
Student Protests Over 70th PT Exam
Meanwhile, protests have been ongoing in Patna, with candidates demanding the cancellation and re-conduction of the 70th Preliminary Examination. Demonstrations were held at Gardanibagh and Mussallahpur Hall, where students, along with teachers, raised slogans against BPSC and the government. Protesters are urging the commission to cancel the 70th PT exam and conduct it again.
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