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BPSC Recruitment 2022: Head Teacher Exam Postponed
BPSC Recruitment 2022: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the recruitment exam for Head Teacher in Primary Schools exam under the Education Department, Government of Bihar. The exam was supposed to be conducted on July 28, 2022 but the conducting body has announced that the exam will now be conducted in September 2022 due to unavoidable reasons.
The Bihar Combined Competitive Examination is held by the conducting body to fill various gazetted positions such as Deputy Superintendent of Police, Jailer, Block Development Officer (BDO), and others in various state government departments. This article has provided all the important details related to BSC recruitment so that candidates do not miss out on anything. Read on to find out more on BPSC recruitment 2022.
| Latest: – BPSC has postponed the Head Teacher for Primary School exam to September 2022. |
BPSC Recruitment 2022: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Organisation | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Exam Name | BPSC 67th CCE |
| Vacancies | 802 |
| Posts | General Administration Department of Bihar Civil Services (Subdivision Officer)/Preferential Sub-Committee and equivalent officers of General Administration, Assistant Planning Officer, Tax Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Director, Supply Inspector, Labor superintendent, Inferior Electoral Officer, Revenue Officer, Block Panchayat Raj Officer, Head Teacher and other posts |
| Application Mode | Online Mode |
| Eligibility | Graduate/ Bachelor’s Degree |
| Selection Process | 1. Prelims 2. Mains 3. Interview |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
BPSC Exam Date 2022 Out
BPSC has published the BPSC important dates for various recruitments. Check out the important dates for BPSC 67th Notification and other events from the below table:
| BPSC 67th Events | Dates |
| BPSC 67th Notification Date | September 24, 2021 |
| BPSC 67th CCE Online Application Starts | September 30, 2021 |
| Last date for Apply Online | November 19, 2021 |
| Last date to pay registration fee | November 19, 2021 |
| Last date to send documents by posts | November 19, 2021 |
| Last date of editing online applications | November 29, 2021 |
| 67th CCE Prelims Admit Card Date | April 25, 2022 |
| BPSC 67th CCE Prelims Date | |
| BPSC Prelims Result and Answer Key | To be notified |
| 67th BPSC Mains Exam Date | To be notified |
| 67th BPSC Mains Result | To be notified |
BPSC AE Exam Dates
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced exam dates for Assistant Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical / Civil). Candidates can check the BPSC AE exam dates from the table mentioned below:
| Events | Dates |
| Post Name | Assistant Engineer (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical) |
| Start Date of Online Application | May 4, 2020 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | June 24, 2020 (Revised) |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be released |
| Exam Date | March 12, 13, 26 & 27, 2022 |
| Result Date | To be released |
BPSC Head Teacher Important Dates 2022
The BPSC has postponed the Head Teacher examination to September 2022. Check the important dates related to the Head Teacher exam so that no important event is missed from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of Official Notification | March 24, 2022 |
| Start of Online Application | March 28, 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 22 April, 2022 May 2, 2022 (extended) |
| Last Date to Pay Online Fee | May 23, 2022 |
| Correction Date | May 21 to 23, 2022 |
| Release of Admit Card | To be notified |
| Exam Date | Postponed to September 2022 |
BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates must carefully check the BPSC eligibility criteria for various posts before applying for the exam. The post-wise eligibility criteria are given below:
Education Qualification
Candidates need a Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized university as the minimum educational qualification to apply for BPSC 67th Combined Competitive Examination.
Age Limit
The age limit for the BPSC 67th exam varies for different categories. The minimum age limit for General Male is 20 years and the upper age limit for the remaining categories is discussed below:
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| General Category – Male | 37 years |
| General Category – Female | 40 years |
| BC/OBC (Male, Female) | 40 years |
| SC/ST (Male, Female) | 42 years |
BPSC Vacancy 2022
BPSC recruit eligible candidates to fill various posts through the 67th Combined Competitive Exam. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancy details from the table provided below:
| S. No. | Post Name | Males Vacancy | Females Vacancy | Total |
| 1 | Bihar Administrative Service (बिहार प्रशासनिक सेवा) | 57 | 31 | 88 |
| 2 | State Tax Assistant Commissioner (राज्य कर सहायक आयुक्त) | 14 | 07 | 21 |
| 3 | Inferior Electoral Officer (अवर निर्वाचन प्रदधिकारी) | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| 4 | Bihar Education Service (बिहार शिक्षा सेवा) | 09 | 03 | 12 |
| 5 | Planning Authority/District Planning Authority (नियोजन प्रदधिकारी/ज़िला नियोजन प्रदाधिकारी) | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| 6 | Labor Superintendent (श्रम अधीक्षक) | 02 | 00 | 02 |
| 7 | District Audit Authority Cooperation Committees and Equivalents (ज़िला अंकेक्षण प्रदधिकारी सहयोग समितियाँ एवं समकक्ष) | 02 | 03 | 05 |
| 8 | Assistant Director Social Security (सहायक निदेशक सामाजिक सुरक्षा) | 08 | 04 | 12 |
| 9 | Assistant Director Child Protection Services (सहायक निदेशक बाल संरक्षण सेवा) | 04 | 00 | 04 |
| 10 | Assistant Planning Officer/Assistant Director (सहायक योजना प्रदाधिकारी/सहायक निदेशक) | 36 | 16 | 52 |
| 11 | Rural Development Authority (ग्रामीण विकास प्रदाधिकारी) | 90 | 43 | 133 |
| 12 | Municipal Executive Authority (नगर कार्यपालक प्रदाधिकारी) | 73 | 37 | 110 |
| 13 | Revenue Officer & Equivalent (राजस्व अधिकारी एवं समकक्ष) | 27 | 09 | 36 |
| 14 | Supply Inspector (आपूर्ति निरीक्षक) | 03 | 01 | 04 |
| 15 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer (प्रखंड पंचायत राज प्रदाधिकारी) | 13 | 05 | 18 |
| 16 | Deputy Superintendent of Police Home Department (पुलिस उपाधीक्षक गृह विभाग) | 14 | 06 | 20 |
| 17 | Assistant Registrar Cooperation Societies and Equivalents (सहायक निबंधक सहयोग समितियाँ एवं समकक्ष) | 08 | 01 | 09 |
| 18 | Subdivision Backward and Most Backward Classes Welfare Officer (अनुमंडल पिछड़ा एवं अति पिछड़ा वर्ग कल्याण प्रदाधिकारी) | 92 | 47 | 139 |
| 19 | Jail Superintendent (काराधीक्षक) | – | – | 03 |
| 20 | Labor Enforcement Officer (श्रम प्रवर्तन पदाधिकारी) | – | – | 65 |
| 21 | Other (अन्य) | 38 | 14 | 52 |
| 22 | Additional Vacancy | – | – | 08 |
| Total Vacancies | 495 | 228 | 802 | |
BPSC Head Teacher Vacancy 2022
Check the vacancy for the post of Head Teacher in the table below:
| Category | Number of Post |
| UR | 16204 |
| EWS | 4046 |
| SC | 6477 |
| ST | 418 |
| EBC | 7290 |
| BC | 4861 |
| BC-Female | 1210 |
| Total Post | 40506 |
How to Apply for BPSC Recruitment?
The application form can only be filled out online from the official website of BPSC. Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the BPSC recruitment exam:
Quick Note: The application process for all the above posts is the same. Here we have provided the registration process for APO, candidates can follow the same steps to apply for other posts as well.
- 1st Step: Visit the BPSC official website: onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in/main/home.
- 2nd Step: On the home page click on ‘Online Registration’.
- 3rd Step: Click on ‘Apply Online’.
- 4th Step: You will be redirected to the Registration Form page. Enter all the required details such as:
- a. Candidate’s Name
- b. Father’s Name,
- c. Mother’s Name,
- d. Date of Birth,
- e. Marital Status,
- f. Aadhar Number,
- g. Category, address, etc.
- 5th Step: Enter your Email ID and Mobile Number where the respective confirmation code/OTP will be sent.
- 6th Step: Click on the “Submit Registration” button.
- 7th Step: A page will appear where your Application Number, Username, and Password will be mentioned. Using the same Username and Password, login on to the official website.
- 8th Step: Click on “Online Payment”.
- 9th Step: Enter the requested details and complete the payment.
- 10th Step: Take the printout of the receipt and form and keep it with you for future references.
BPSC Application Fee
Candidates can use a Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking for the fee payment. The fee is non-refundable. The category-wise BPSC application fee is provided in the table below:
Application Fee for Mineral Development Officer
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
| Female – Bihar Domicile | ₹ 200 |
Application Fee for Civil Judge
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 600 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 150 |
| Female – All Category | ₹ 150 |
Application Fee for Assistant Engineer
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
Application Fee for APO
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
| Female – Bihar Domicile | ₹ 200 |
BPSC 2022 Recruitment Process
Candidates need to go through a set of selection rounds for the recruitment to the BPSC APO post. The selection of all the candidates will be subject to qualifying all the rounds as per the BPSC selection process. The space below mentions the BPSC selection rounds.
- 1st Round – Preliminary Examination
- 2nd Round – Mains Examination
- 3rd Round – Personality Test/ Interview
BPSC Exam Pattern 2022
The exam pattern varies as per the post applied for. The general BPSC exams are conducted in two stages – Prelims followed by Mains. Candidates who will qualify in both stages will have to appear for the Interview. The selection of candidates will be done based on the marks secured in the Mains exam. However, candidates must qualify for each stage of the examination in order to get considered for the final merit list.
BPSC APO Exam Pattern for Prelims
| Sections | Total Marks |
| General Studies | 100 |
| Law | 150 |
BPSC APO Exam Pattern for Mains
| Sections | Total Marks |
| General Studies | 100 |
| Hindi Language | 100 |
| English Language | 100 |
| Indian Penal Code 1860 | 150 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | 150 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | 150 |
| Other Laws | 150 |
Quick Note: General Studies, Hindi, and English are common for all the posts. Other subjects for the mains exam are as per the post applied for.
BPSC Subject Papers
For the main examination, candidates need to appear for one optional subject. This subject paper is to be chosen by the candidate while completing the application process. The Bihar Public Service Commission provides an option of 34 subjects, as mentioned below:
- Agriculture
- Statistics
- Hindi Language and Literature
- Persian Language and Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Pali Language and Literature
- Maithili Language and Literature
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Urdu Language and Literature
- Botany
- Bangla Language and Literature
- Sanskrit Language and Literature
- Zoology
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Labour and Social Welfare
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Electrical Engineering
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology
BPSC Syllabus 2022
Apart from the exam pattern, the BPSC syllabus will enhance the overall preparation strategy by saving time and studying only the topics on which the questions will be based. Candidates can check the details below for the prelims and mains syllabus as per the BPSC notification.
BPSC APO Prelims Syllabus 2022
General Studies: General Science on everyday life, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Geography, Indian History and Culture, and Indian Political System.
Law: Fundamental knowledge of the Indian Constitution, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Crime Procedure, 1973, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
BPSC APO Mains Syllabus 2022
Hindi: Hindi Essay, Grammar, Syntax and Summarisation.
English: Essay Writing, Letter Writing and Summary/Precise Writing.
General Studies
- Current events of international importance
- National and General Science
- Geography of India & Bihar
- General Knowledge including Current Affairs
- History of India and salient features of the history of Bihar
- Indian Culture
- Major geographical divisions of Bihar and important rivers
- India’s state system and economic system
- Indian Political System
- India’s national movement and Bihar’s contribution to it
- Major changes in Bihar’s economy after independence
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Other Laws
- The Arms Act, 1959
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- Explosive Substances Act, 1908
- The Poxo Act, 2012
BPSC Interview
Candidates qualifying for the preliminary and mains examination are eligible to appear for the interview round. The score of candidates in the interview and the main examination will be considered for the final merit preparation. The interview round will fetch a total of 120 marks. BPSC will release the cut-off to select candidates based on the final merit list.
BPSC 67th Prelims Admit Card 2022
The BPSC 67th Combined Competitive Prelims Exam 2022 has been scheduled for May 8, 2022. The BPSC Admit Card 2022 for the prelims exam was released by BPSC on April 25, 2022, on its official website, @bpsc.bih.nic.in. Candidates who successfully completed the application form can download their admit card from the link mentioned below:
The BPSC Civil Services admit card includes the candidate’s name, personal information, exam details, exam day instructions, and so on. In the case of a discrepancy in the BPSC 67th Admit Card, candidates must contact the exam conducting authorities at least one week before the exam.
BPSC Result 2022
The Bihar Public Service Commission will release the BPSC result for prelims and mains exam separately. Candidates can visit the official website (bpsc.bih.nic.in) to download the BPSC Merit List. The preliminary exam will be qualifying in nature, whereas a score of candidates in seven papers of BPSC APO mains will be counted while merit list preparation. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of scores fetched from 900 marks.
FAQs on BPSC Recruitment
Here, we have enlisted some of the most important frequently asked questions related to the BPSC Recruitment 2022. Candidates must go through these questions and answers to clear out their doubts regarding the same.
Q.1: When is the BPSC Head Teacher exam going to be conducted?
Ans: The conducting body has postponed the BPSC Head Teacher to September 2022.
Q.2: What are the Jobs in BPSC?
Ans: BPSC recruits candidates for various positions such as Officer, Managers, Judge, Engineer, Assistant, Stenographer, Clerk, etc. The notification is released yearly as per posts and departments.
Q.3: What is the Salary of an Assistant Engineer in BPSC?
Ans: Assistant Engineer at BPSC is a Group B post and the gross per month salary is between Rs. 64,258 – 70,468.
Q.4: Has BPSC Prelims 2022 exam been postponed?
Ans: BPSC has postponed the 67th Combined (Preliminary) Competitive exam until further notice due to a paper leak.
Q.5: How can I join BPSC?
Ans: To join BPSC check the eligibility criteria for the post you wish to apply for. If you fulfil all the eligibility details, register yourself, fill out the exam form, and pay the fees. After this, you need to clear the exams as well as interview and document verification.
Related Links:
| BPSC Notification | BPSC Syllabus |
| BPSC Exam Dates | BPSC Exam Pattern |
| BPSC Admit Card | BPSC Result |
| BPSC Login | BPSC CCE Admit Card |
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