Reservation Policy for BPSC Civil Services Exam

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Civil Services exam to select candidates for various administrative positions in the state government. In order to ensure representation and equal opportunities for all sections of society, the BPSC follows a reservation policy. The reservation policy for the BPSC Civil Services exam is as follows:

1. Reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC)
- The reservation for Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates is 16% of the total vacancies.
- SC candidates belonging to Bihar are eligible for reservation under this category.
- The candidates availing reservation under SC category must produce the necessary documents to validate their caste and eligibility.

2. Reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- The reservation for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates is 1% of the total vacancies.
- ST candidates belonging to Bihar are eligible for reservation under this category.
- The candidates availing reservation under ST category must produce the necessary documents to validate their caste and eligibility.

3. Reservation for Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)
- The reservation for Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) candidates is 18% of the total vacancies.
- EBC candidates belonging to Bihar are eligible for reservation under this category.
- The candidates availing reservation under EBC category must produce the necessary documents to validate their caste and eligibility.

4. Reservation for Backward Classes (BC)
- The reservation for Backward Classes (BC) candidates is 12% of the total vacancies.
- BC candidates belonging to Bihar are eligible for reservation under this category.
- The candidates availing reservation under BC category must produce the necessary documents to validate their caste and eligibility.

5. Reservation for Women
- The reservation for women candidates is 35% of the total vacancies.
- This reservation is applicable to all categories, including SC, ST, EBC, and BC.
- Women candidates belonging to any category are eligible for reservation under this category.

6. Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
- The reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates is 10% of the total vacancies.
- EWS candidates belonging to Bihar are eligible for reservation under this category.
- The candidates availing reservation under EWS category must produce the necessary documents to validate their eligibility.

It is important for candidates to note that they can avail only one type of reservation as per their eligibility. The reservation policy aims to provide equal opportunities and representation to candidates from different sections of society in the BPSC Civil Services exam.