The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the revised schedule for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 (BPSC 72nd CCE). As per the latest official examination calendar released by the Commission, the 72nd BPSC Prelims exam is now tentatively scheduled for 25th October 2026.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 1,189 administrative and civil service vacancies across various departments of the Bihar state government. Below is the verified breakdown of the updated exam dates, post-wise vacancy distribution, age limits, syllabus, and preliminary examination pattern.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Revised Exam Schedule & Status
| Event / Activity | Date / Status |
| BPSC 72nd Official Notification Release | 5th May 2026 |
| Online Registration Window | 7th May 2026 to 31st May 2026 |
| Application Form Status | Closed (Registration Completed) |
| Earlier Announced Prelims Exam Date | 26th July 2026 (Postponed) |
| Revised BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date | 25th October 2026 (Sunday) |
| BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card Release | 7 to 10 Days Before Exam Date |
| BPSC 72nd Mains Exam Date | To Be Announced |
BPSC 72nd Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Parameter | Official Details |
| Conducting Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna |
| Exam Name | Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE 2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,189 Posts (Revised after post modifications) |
| Job Category | Bihar State Civil Services (Group A & Group B) |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (OMR Sheet Based) |
| Selection Process | Prelims Exam → Mains Exam → Personality Test (Interview) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The 72nd Combined Competitive Examination covers several high-level Bihar State cadre posts:
| Post Title / Department | Pay Level & Cadre | Total Vacancies |
| Sub-Division Officer (SDO) / Senior Deputy Collector | Bihar Administrative Service (Level 9) | Major Cadre Share |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Bihar Police Service (Level 9) | Included |
| Rural Development Officer (RDO) | Rural Development Department (Level 7) | 87 Posts |
| City Executive Officer | Urban Development Dept (Level 7) | 72 Posts |
| Labour Superintendent | Labour Resources Department (Level 9) | 13 Posts |
| Assistant Registrar | Co-operative Department (Level 9) | 11 Posts |
| Other State Cadre Services | Various Bihar State Departments | Remaining Posts |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution.
- Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation are not eligible unless their final degree result was declared on or before the application cutoff date.
2. Age Limit Criteria (Calculated as per Official Rules)
- Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 years (varies according to the post applied for).
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (UR) – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (UR) – Female | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The Preliminary Examination serves as a screening test to select candidates for the Main Written Examination.
- Type of Questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150 Questions
- Maximum Marks: 150 Marks (1 mark per correct answer)
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: Deduction of 1/3rd mark (0.33 marks) for every incorrect response.
| Subject / Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| General Studies (GS) | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours |
Syllabus Covered in Prelims Exam
- General Science & Recent Scientific Developments
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- History of India and Bihar’s Contribution to Indian History
- Indian and World Geography (with emphasis on Bihar’s geographical features)
- Indian Polity, Economy, and Post-Independence Administrative System
- Indian National Movement and Bihar’s Role
- General Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
BPSC 72nd Selection Stages
- Preliminary Examination (Screening): Objective test of 150 marks.
- Main Written Examination (Merit Evaluation): Includes General Hindi (Qualifying 30%), General Studies Paper 1 (300 marks), General Studies Paper 2 (300 marks), Essay Paper (300 marks), and an Optional MCQ Paper (Qualifying).
- Personality Test / Interview: 120 marks for candidates qualifying the Mains examination.
How to Download BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official BPSC web portal:
bpsc.bih.nic.in. - Click on the link for “Download Admit Card for Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination”.
- Log in using your registered Username and Password on the BPSC portal.
- Access your candidate dashboard and download the Admit Card PDF.
- Verify details such as exam center code, roll number, and exam timing, and print a clear copy for the exam day.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam 2026 ki revised date kya hai?
BPSC dwara jaari updated exam calendar ke mutabiq, BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Examination ab 25 October 2026 (Sunday) ko aayojit ki jayegi.
2. BPSC 72nd recruitment me kitni total vacancies hain?
BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam ke dwara kul 1,189 padon par bharti ki ja rahi hai.
3. Kya BPSC 72nd online application form abhi open hai?
Nahi, BPSC 72nd CCE ke liye online registration ki prakriya May 2026 me hi samapt ho chuki hai.
4. BPSC Prelims exam me negative marking kitni hoti hai?
BPSC 72nd Prelims exam me har sahi uttar par 1 mark milta hai aur har galat uttar par 1/3rd (0.33 mark) ki negative marking ki jati hai.
