66th BPSC Mains Admit Card 2021 : Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the mains admit card for the 66th BPSC competitive examination 2020 recruitment. All the candidates who have qualified the preliminary examination of 66th BPSC can download their respective admit cards for the mains examination. Candidates can download the 66th BPSC Mains Admit Card from the official website link i.e. bpsc.bih.nic.in
As per BPSC, approximately 280882 candidates participated in the BPSC Civil Service Exam in 35 districts of Bihar at 887 exam centers. Out of which, 8997 candidates qualified for the 66th BPSC Mains Examination 2020-21.
Last year on 27th December 2020 BPSC had conducted the Preliminary examination of the 66th BPSC Combined Competitive (Pre) Exam 2020. BPSC had announced the result of the 66th BPSC Preliminary examination on 24 March 2021 on its official website bpsc.bih.nic.in
66th BPSC Mains Admit Card 2021: Examination Schedule
BPSC 66 Mains Exam is scheduled to be held in two shifts. BPSC will hold the 66th BPSC mains examination from 29 July to 31 July 2021.
BPSC 66th Mains Exam Pattern
| Name of Paper | Date of the Exam | Time | Total Marks | Time |
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 29 July 2021 (Thursday) | 10 AM to 1 PM | 100 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 29 July 2021 (Thursday) | From 2 PM to 5 PM | 300 | 3 Hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 | 30 July 2021 (Friday) | 10 AM to 1 PM | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Paper | 31 July 2021 (Saturday) | From 2 PM to 5 PM | 300 | 3 Hours |
General Hindi Paper is a qualifying one and its marks will not be added to the final merit list. BPSC mains examination (except General Hindi) marks along with personal interview will together make the final merit list.
How can one Download 66th BPSC Mains Examination Admit Card ?
1. Visit to the official website of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) bpsc.bih.nic.in.
2. Click on Important Notice: 66th Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination.
3. Candidates has to login with the help of entering the personal details such as roll number/registration number/application number and date of birth
4. With all the correct credentials candidates can download their 66th BPSC Mains Examination Admit Card.
5. All the candidates who will qualify the 66th BPSC Mains Examination have to appear for the personal interview.
BPSC 66th CCE Notification 2020-21 : Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates should have a Graduate Degree or equivalent from any recognized institution or University.
Age Limit for BPSC 66th Combined Competitive (Pre) Exam 2020:
General Male – 37 Years
General Female/ OBC/ OBC (Male/Female) – 40 years
SC / SC (Male/Female) – 42 years
Age relaxation will be given as per Govt. Norms.
Application Fee:
The application fee for the BPSC CCE 66th Notification 2020 has to be paid in online mode. The exam fee is given below.
Application Fee For Prelims:
| Category | Fee |
| For General/OBC/Other State Candidates | Rs 600/- |
| For SC/ST/PH candidates | Rs 150/- |
| For Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | Rs 150/- |
| Payment Mode | Online Mode |
Application Fee for Mains:
| Category | Fee |
| General Candidates | Rs750 |
| SC/ST (Bihar State) | Rs 200 |
| Female Candidates (Reserved/UR) of Bihar State | Rs 200 |
| PwD (40% or more) | Rs 200 |
66th BPSC Combined Examination 2020 Vacancy Details
Category Wise Vacancy Details |
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| Post Name | Min Age | Gen | EWS | BC | EBC | BC Female | SC | ST | Total |
| Dy. Superintendent of Police | 20 Years. | 15 | 04 | 06 | 10 | 01 | 06 | 0 | 42 |
| District Commander | 20 Years. | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 03 |
| Prisoner | 22 Years. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 03 |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner | 22 Years. | 05 | 01 | 0 | 07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Junior Election Officer | 22 Years. | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Planning Officer | 22 Years. | 02 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 03 | 0 | 06 |
| Reed Officer | 22 Years. | 01 | 0 | 01 | 01 | 0 | 02 | 0 | 05 |
| Bihar Probation Service | 21 Years. | 11 | 01 | 04 | 04 | 01 | 04 | 0 | 25 |
| Additional District Transport Officer | 21 Years. | 15 | 04 | 05 | 07 | 01 | 07 | 01 | 40 |
| City Executive Officer | 21 Years. | 04 | 01 | 03 | 07 | 0 | 01 | 01 | 17 |
| Supply Inspector | 21 Years. | 87 | 21 | 25 | 39 | 04 | 34 | 0 | 210 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | 21 Years. | 37 | 06 | 03 | 07 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 65 |
| Revenue Officer | 21 Years. | 38 | 09 | 03 | 07 | 05 | 20 | 02 | 84 |
| Block Panchayat State Officer | 21 Years. | 89 | 21 | 18 | 48 | 04 | 35 | 01 | 216 |
66th BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2020 Expected Cut off
| Category | Cut off (Male) | Cut off (female) |
| Unreserved | Â 104-106 | Â 100-101 |
| ST | 89-90 | 80-81 |
| SC | 94-95 | 83-84 |
| E-BC | 102-103 | 94-95 |
| BC | 102-103 | 96-97 |
Frequently asked Questions
Q1. What was the cut of the 66th BPSC preliminary examination?
Ans: For the Unreserved category, it was 108 marks for males and 100 marks for females.
Q2. Is there any negative marking in BPSC Preliminary examination?
Ans: There is no negative marking in BPSC Prelims.
Q3. Are there any minimum qualifying marks in BPSC Mains?
Ans: The minimum qualifying marks in BPSC Mains are:
General Category – 40%
BC – 36.5%
OBC – 34%
Women/SC/ST/PwD – 32%
Q4. What is the duration of each paper in the BPSC Mains Examination?
Ans: The duration of each paper in Mains is of 3 hrs.
Q5. How many questions are asked in BPSC preliminary examination?
Ans: The BPSC Preliminary examination consists of 150 MCQ-based questions, carrying 1 mark each.
