BPSC 71st Mains 2026 Exam Dates Released: Detailed Timetable for April 25–30

Q: What type of exam is the BPSC 71st Mains 2026?

The BPSC 71st Mains is a descriptive written examination, consisting of multiple papers that test candidates’ in-depth knowledge, and those who qualify will proceed to the interview stage.

Author :

Nisha Sharma

Last Updated on : 24 Mar 2026 12:03PM

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the schedule for the 71st Integrated Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination 2026. According to the notification released on March 23, 2026, the mains exam will be held from April 25 to April 30, 2026, at specific centres in Patna.

The commission also noted that no exam will be held on April 26, 2026. Candidates who have cleared the preliminary stage should carefully review the detailed timetable and plan their preparation accordingly. The exam will be held in several shifts over different days.

BPSC 71st Mains Exam 2026 Detail Schedule

Date	Day	Time	Paper / Subject
April 25, 2026	Saturday	09:30 AM – 12:30 PM	General Hindi
		02:00 PM – 05:00 PM	Essay
April 27, 2026	Monday	10:00 AM – 01:00 PM	General Studies Paper I
April 28, 2026	Tuesday	10:00 AM – 01:00 PM	General Studies Paper II
April 29, 2026	Wednesday	10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Optional Subject (Integrated CCE)
April 30, 2026	Thursday	10:00 AM – 01:00 PM	Optional Subject (Financial Administrative Officer)