Staff Reporter:
The preliminary examination (MCQ type) of the 47th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) has commenced.
The exam began at 10:00 am and will continue till 12:00 pm on Friday (19 September).
The exam is being held at 256 educational institutions across eight divisional cities.
According to a press release issued by the Public Service Commission (PSC) on 16 September, candidates must enter the exam halls by 9:30 am. After that time, the gates will be closed and no one will be allowed entry.
Carrying books, all types of watches, mobile phones, calculators, electronic devices, bank/credit card–like devices, jewelry, or bags into the exam hall is strictly prohibited. Any candidate bringing such items will not be allowed to sit for the exam.
Candidates must not cover their ears during the test; ears should remain visible. Those who require hearing aids must obtain prior approval from the PSC, supported by a specialist physician’s recommendation.
The exam will consist of 200 MCQ-type questions. Each correct answer will carry 1 mark, while each incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.50 marks from the total score.
For candidates with disabilities, the PSC has arranged to provide scribes upon request. No one other than a PSC-appointed scribe will be allowed. Visually impaired candidates will receive 10 minutes of additional time per exam hour, while other disabled candidates will receive 5 extra minutes per exam hour.
A total of 374,747 candidates have applied to appear at the 47th BCS. The circular stated that the exam will recruit 3,487 cadre officers and 201 non-cadre officers, making a total of 3,688 recruits. This BCS also includes some newly introduced posts.
