BPSC Exam Eligibility & Key Details
Important eligibility, marking and examination information for Haryana Public Service Commission aspirants.
Eligibility
20–37 Years
Conducting Authority
Bihar Public Service
Commission
Negative Marking
Yes (0.33 Marks)
Number of Attempts
Unlimited (subject to
age limit criteria)
Reservation for Women
Only for the Women of Bihar
Minimum Marks Criteria
Yes
Age Relaxation
Age Limit: The minimum age is 20, 21 or 22 years, depending on the post. The maximum age is 37 years for Unreserved (UR) men, 40 years for UR women and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) receive an additional 10 years’ relaxation. Eligible Bihar Government employees receive 5 years’ age relaxation with up to 5 additional attempts. Ex-servicemen receive relaxation of 3 years plus the period of military service, subject to a maximum age of 57 years. Reservation and age-relaxation benefits apply only to eligible candidates from Bihar.
Exam Breakdown
Prelims: One objective General Studies paper containing 150 questions, carrying 150 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. A negative marking of one-third (⅓) applies for every incorrect answer. Option E must be selected when leaving a question unanswered; otherwise, an unmarked question attracts a penalty.
Mains: General Hindi carries 100 marks and is qualifying in nature, with a minimum qualifying requirement of 30%. The Optional Subject paper carries 100 marks, is objective, and is also qualifying in nature. Merit papers include GS Paper I: 300 marks, GS Paper II: 300 marks, and Essay: 300 marks, carrying a total of 900 merit marks.
Interview: 120 marks. Final Merit: 900 + 120 = 1,020 marks.
Interview Weightage
120 Marks
