BPSC will conduct the general studies paper I on Friday across seven exam centres in a single shift from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
BPSC officials said that all preparations have been completed for conducting the exam in a free and fair manner.
Patna district magistrate Chandra Shekhar Singh said tight security arrangements have been made to conduct the exam peacefully.
Singh said the district administration is dedicated to conduct the prestigious exam in a fair and peaceful manner.
BPSC will conduct examination of General studies paper II on May 17 and optional paper on May 18.
Altogether 2,58,036 candidates appeared in the 68th preliminary test held in February this year. Of them, as many as 3,590 candidates cleared the preliminary test. The 68th BPSC exam is being conducted to fill 324 posts in various government departments.