BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination interviews will begin from 21 January 2026, as confirmed by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) through an official notification. The interview process marks the final stage of recruitment for 2,035 state government posts under the ongoing selection cycle. A total of 5,401 candidates, who qualified the main examination, have been shortlisted to appear for the personality test round. The commission has advised candidates to rely only on updates published on the official BPSC website.
BPSC 70th Interview Schedule and Candidate Details
The interview phase will be conducted in a structured manner, with a limited number of candidates appearing each day. This stage carries significant weight in the final merit calculation. Each interview will be evaluated for 120 marks, and around 10 to 20 candidates are expected to be interviewed per day. The commission has reiterated that no individual communication will be issued beyond the official notice. Key interview details are outlined below:
Candidates have been instructed to regularly check the commission’s portal for interview call letters, venue details, and reporting instructions.
70th BPSC Main Exam Performance and Evaluation Scheme
The 70th Combined Main Examination was conducted from 25 April to 30 April 2025 across 32 examination centres in Patna. A total of 20,034 candidates appeared for the mains examination. Out of these, 5,401 candidates qualified for the interview round. The final merit list will be prepared out of 1,020 marks, combining:
- 900 marks from the main written examination
- 120 marks from the interview stage
In case of a tie, candidates with higher marks in the main examination will be ranked higher. Reservation norms will be applied strictly while preparing the final results.
BPSC 70th Recruitment Vacancies and Selection Objective
The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,035 vacancies across various state administrative services. The selection process has been carried out in phases to ensure transparency and administrative efficiency. According to the commission, interviews will focus on candidates’ analytical ability, administrative understanding, and suitability for public service roles under the Bihar government.
Preliminary Exam Background and Candidate Turnout
The selection process began with the preliminary examination on 13 December 2023, which attracted 4.83 lakh applicants. Out of these, 3,28,990 candidates appeared across 912 centres statewide. Due to disruptions at the Bapu Examination Complex, the preliminary exam was partially re-conducted on 04 January 2024 for nearly 12,000 candidates, with 5,900 appearing in the re-exam. The preliminary results were declared on 24 January 2024, following which 21,581 candidates qualified for the main examination.
Important Advisory for BPSC Candidates
BPSC has cautioned candidates against rumours and unofficial sources. All updates related to interview schedules, admit cards, and final results will be published only on the official commission website. With the interview phase set to begin shortly, the recruitment process has entered its final and decisive stage.
