Reservation & examination policy in Bihar
Bihar published a caste survey in October 2023 and legislated to raise reservation to 65%, which the Patna High Court struck down in June 2024 for breaching the 50% ceiling; the matter has moved to the Supreme Court. BPSC's 70th examination in December 2024 saw large protests over alleged irregularities and a partial re-examination.
Recruitment & examination bodies
- BPSC
- Bihar SSC
- Bihar School Examination Board
- Central Selection Board of Constable
Why the reform argument matters in Bihar
- 01Bihar's own 2023 survey data is the strongest available evidence that deprivation within categories varies enormously — the core of the need-based case.
- 02The Patna High Court's 2024 judgment reaffirmed that the 50% ceiling still binds state legislatures.
- 03BPSC protest cycles show that aspirants' first demand is clean, timely examinations rather than a different quota split.