Bangladesh Public Service Commission has recently announced new date for 47th BCS Preliminary Exam. Originally scheduled for August 8, the exam has now been shifted to September 19, 2025. The MCQ-based test will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on the new date. The candidates who applied for 47th BCS Exam, must know the new date, seat plan and more.
The authority has announced this information on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6 PM. A notice in this regard has issued on the official website which is singed by Masuma Afrin, Controller of Examination (Cadre).
On the other hand, BPSC also changed the exam date of 46th BSC Written Exam. As per the new schedule, compulsory written exams will now be held from July 24 to August 3. The written exams on post-related subjects set to conduct from August 10 to August 21, 2025.
47th BCS Preli Exam Date
The Bangladesh Public Service Commission officially declared that the 47th BCS Preliminary Exam will now be held on September 19, 2025, instead of the previously set date of August 8. This revision was shared through a notice signed by Masuma Afrin, Controller of Examinations (Cadre). The updated timing for the exam is from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
New Date of 46th BCS Written Exam
In addition to the 47th Preli Exam update, BPSC has also changed the schedule for the 46th BCS Written Exam. According to the revised timeline, the compulsory written exams will now begin on July 24 and continue till August 3, 2025. The post-related written exams will be held between August 10 to August 21, 2025. These tests cover specific topics based on the cadre or post candidates have applied for.
Official Announcement
The update regarding the 47th BCS Preliminary Exam Date was shared through an official notice published on the BPSC website on May 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The notification was signed by Masuma Afrin, who is the current Controller of Examinations (Cadre).
The document clearly mentioned that the exam would be held on September 19, 2025, and all other details including timing and nature of the test (MCQ) were confirmed. The notice has been widely circulated among candidates and on social media platforms.
Candidates are advised not to rely on third-party sources alone. Always cross-check any information with the official BPSC website (www.bpsc.gov.bd) to ensure its authenticity. Misleading news or unofficial updates can lead to confusion and last-minute panic.
47th BCS Seat Plan
Once the exam date is announced, the next most awaited detail is the seat plan. Typically, BPSC releases the detailed seat arrangement about a week before the exam. This document includes the exam center name, room number, and specific seating details based on candidates’ roll numbers.
The seat plan for the 47th BCS Preliminary Exam will be available on the official website. Usually, candidates need to download the PDF file and check their roll number against the center-wise arrangement. Some daily newspapers also publish these details, but the safest source remains the BPSC portal.