The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is set to release the admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary exam soon. Candidates who have applied for this prestigious exam can expect the BPSC admit card to be available for download from the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, in the first week of September 2025.
The BPSC 71st CCE Preliminary exam is scheduled for September 13, 2025. The release of the admit card will be preceded by the release of the exam city intimation slip, which informs candidates about their exam centre location. To download the BPSC hall ticket, candidates will need their registration number and date of birth for login credentials.
BPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025: Steps to Download
The admit card is an essential document for entry into the examination hall, containing important details such as the exam venue, shift timings, the candidate’s name and photograph, and reporting time. Candidates must carry a valid photo identity proof along with the admit card to the exam centre. Given below are the steps to download the BPSC 71st CCE Admit Card:
Step 1: Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the “Career” or “Admit Card” section.
Step 3: Click on the link for “BPSC 71st CCE Prelims Admit Card 2025”.
Step 4: Enter registration number and date of birth/password.
Step 5: Submit the details to view the admit card.
Download and print the admit card for future reference. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on the official website for timely updates and ensure they download the admit card promptly once released to avoid last-minute hassles.
BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process consists of three stages: Preliminary, Mains, and Interview. The Preliminary examination will be a 2-hour test containing 150 objective-type questions, each carrying one mark. There is a negative marking scheme where one-third of a mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Also read: BPSC Exam Pattern 2025
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Name | BPSC 71st Combined Competitive Examination (Prelims) |
| Subjects | General Studies |
| Number of Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice) |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
Please note that this exam serves as a qualifying test for the mains examination. The marks scored in prelims are not counted in the final merit list, but are essential to clear to move to the next stage.
Candidates must download the admit card on time and carry it with a valid photo ID to the exam centre. The Bihar Public Service Commission has clarified that the exam date is unchanged and urged candidates not to fall for false postponement rumours.
