BPSC 70th Prelims 2024: Paper leak rumours spark protests at Patna centre

70th BPSC Exam Date: Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre an hour in advance. Students will have to carry the admit card to get entry to the exam centre

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Sudeep Singh Rawat New Delhi
3 min read Last Updated : Dec 13 2024 | 6:11 PM IST
70th BPSC Exam Date: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted the BPSC 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 prelims exam on Friday, 13 December. The examination took place in a single shift from 12 noon to 2 pm. The exam will take place in 912 centres across 36 districts in the state.  After the examination, protests erupted at the Patna centre due to paper leak allegations. However, the commission denied these allegations called these rumours 'fake news'.
   
The commission aims to fill Group A and B officer positions at various departments of the state government through this examination.

How to check and download the BPSC 70th CCE admit card? 

Here are the simple steps to check and download the BPSC 70th CCE admit card: 
  • Firstly, visit the official website, i.e., bpsc.bih.nic.in. 
  • On the homepage, check for the BPSC 70th CEE prelims admit card 2024. 
  • After entering your details, a new page will appear on the screen. 
  • Enter your credentials and click on the submit button. 
  • Once you enter your details, your admit card will appear on your screen. 
  • You can download and take printouts for future reference.

BPSC 70th Prelims CCE Exam 2024: Check Day, Time and instructions here 

Candidates who will take the written test can check the exam day instructions shared by the commission here.
  • Candidates need to reach the exam centre by 9.30, and candidates will be allowed to enter the exam hall only until 11 am, one hour prior to the commencement of the examination. 
  • Students are advised not to carry electronic devices such as mobiles, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi gadgets, electronic pens, pagers, smart watches, etc., into the exam hall. If any candidates are found with electronic devices, it will be considered misconduct. 
  • Using a marker, white fluid, blade, or eraser is also prohibited. If any student uses them on the OMR sheet, a 1/3 mark will be deducted as a penalty. 
  • If candidates are found indulging in malpractice or possessing electronic devices in the exam hall, they will be banned from the Bihar Public Service Commission for the next five years. In case of spreading misleading or sensational rumours related to the exam centre for three years. 
  • If any candidates are found involved in misconduct during the said examination, punitive action will be taken under the Bihar Examination Conducting Act, 1981.
 
The BPSC prelims admit card will be available on the official website. Candidates can download the admit card using their username and password. It is mandatory for the candidates to carry the BPSC CCE exam admit card to the designated examination centre.
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First Published: Dec 12 2024 | 3:25 PM IST

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