⚠️ BPSC 72nd Prelims Postponed Again (12 October 2026)
BPSC ne 72nd CCE Prelims ko dusri baar postpone kar diya hai — 25 October 2026 wali date cancel. Nayi date abhi announce nahi hui hai; bpsc.bihar.gov.in par official notice ka wait karo. Last Updated On: 16 October 2026
👁️ Ek Nazar Me
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) ne Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 ka notification 5 May 2026 ko release kiya tha — administrative, police, revenue aur municipal cadres ke total 1,186 posts ke liye recruitment hogi. Application 7–31 May 2026 tak chala aur Prelims pehle 26 July 2026 ko schedule hua tha, phir 25 October 2026 par reschedule hua, aur 12 October 2026 ko BPSC ne dusri baar postpone kar diya — nayi date abhi announce nahi hui hai. Selection Prelims (150 MCQs, screening) → Mains (descriptive) → 120-marks Interview ke three stages me hota hai.
📊 Key Stats
- Total posts: 1,186 (revised)
- Top posts: Revenue Officer 365, Cooperative Extension Officer 130, SDC/SDO 100, State Tax Asst Commissioner 76, DSP 22
- Prelims: 25 Oct 2026 → postponed 12 Oct (fresh date awaited; 150 MCQs, 150 marks, negative marking)
- Mains: General Hindi 100 (qualifying) + GS I 300 + GS II 300 + Essay 300
- Interview: 120 marks
- Application fee: Rs. 600 (General), Rs. 150 (SC/ST/PwD/female Bihar); biometric Rs. 200
- Age limit: 20/21/22 – 37 years (UR male) as per post
❓ BPSC 72nd CCE Kya Hai?
BPSC Combined Competitive Examination Bihar ka top state civil services exam hai — iske through SDO, DSP, Revenue Officer aur Municipal Officer jaise Group A/B posts par prelims, mains aur interview ke through selection hota hai.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially published the notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,186 vacancies across prestigious administrative, executive, police, revenue, and municipal service cadres in the Government of Bihar.
The recruitment process consists of a three-tier selection framework: Preliminary Examination (Objective OMR), Main Written Examination (Descriptive), and Personal Interview.
Below is the complete official breakdown regarding the BPSC 72nd CCE recruitment schedule, post-wise vacancy distribution, age relaxations, exam pattern, and online registration instructions.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Important Dates & Schedule
| Recruitment Event / Activity | Official Timeline & Dates |
| Official Notification Release Date | 5th May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 7th May 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 31st May 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date (Prelims) | 26th July 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | July 2026 |
| Prelims Result Declaration | To Be Announced |
| Main Examination Date (Mains) | To Be Announced |
BPSC 72nd Vacancy Details: Overview
| Parameter | Official Specification |
| Exam Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Total Posts | 1,186 Vacancies (Revised) |
| Mode of Application | Online (bpsc.bihar.gov.in / onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in) |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Prelims) & Written (Mains) |
| Selection Stages | Prelims Test → Mains Written Exam → Interview |
| Job Location | Bihar State Government Offices |
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Level Breakdown
The BPSC 72nd recruitment drive includes postings across various key departments of the Bihar state administration:
| Department / Post Name | Pay Scale Level | Total Posts | Minimum Age Limit |
| Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service) | Level 7 | 365 | 21 Years |
| Cooperative Extension Officer (Cooperative Dept.) | Level 7 | 130 | 21 Years |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Women Candidates) | Level 7 | 101 | 21 Years |
| Senior Deputy Collector / SDO (Bihar Administrative Service) | Level 9 | 100 | 22 Years |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax Dept.) | Level 9 | 76 | 22 Years |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Panchayati Raj Dept.) | Level 7 | 70 | 21 Years |
| Rural Development Officer (RDO) (Rural Dev. Dept.) | Level 7 | 65 | 21 Years |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Resources Dept.) | Level 7 | 56 | 21 Years |
| City Executive Officer / Municipal Officer (Urban Dev. Dept.) | Level 7 | 54 | 21 Years |
| Financial Administrative Officer (Finance Dept.) | Level 9 | 32 | 22 Years |
| Supply Inspector (Food & Consumer Protection Dept.) | Level 7 | 31 | 21 Years |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) (Home Dept.) | Level 9 | 22 | 20 Years |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) (Social Welfare Dept.) | Level 7 | 20 | 21 Years |
| Other Technical & Specialized Administrative Posts | Level 7 / Level 9 | 84 | 20 – 22 Years |
| Total Vacancies | — | 1,186 Posts | — |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized University or Institution incorporated by an Act of Central or State Legislature.
- Specialized administrative posts (e.g., Financial Administrative Officer, CDPO, Sub-Divisional Protection Officer) may require specific graduation subjects such as Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Sociology, or Psychology.
2. Age Limit (Calculated as per Cutoff Date)
- Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 Years (depending on the post applied for).
| Category | Maximum Upper Age Limit |
| Unreserved (General) – Male | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (General) – Female | 40 Years |
| Backward Class (BC) / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 42 Years |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Prelims)
The BPSC 72nd Prelims is a screening examination conducted in offline OMR mode. Marks obtained in Prelims are used solely for qualifying candidates for the Mains exam.
- Paper: General Studies (GS)
- Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 150 Marks
- Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
- Negative Marking: Applicable for incorrect responses.
Stage 2: Main Written Examination (Mains)
Candidates qualifying the Prelims appear for the descriptive written examination:
- General Hindi: 100 Marks (Qualifying in nature; 30% marks required).
- General Studies Paper I: 300 Marks.
- General Studies Paper II: 300 Marks.
- Essay Paper: 300 Marks.
- Optional Subject Paper: Qualifying in nature.
Stage 3: Personal Interview
Candidates clearing the Mains written exam are called for the 120-Mark Personality Test / Interview. Final merit rank is prepared on the basis of combined scores in the Mains written exam and the Interview.
Application Fee Details
| Category | Examination Fee | Biometric Fee |
| Unreserved / General Candidates | Rs. 600/- | Rs. 200/- (If Aadhaar is not provided) |
| SC / ST / PwD / Female (Bihar Domicile) | Rs. 150/- | Rs. 200/- (If Aadhaar is not provided) |
How to Apply Online for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
- Visit the official online application web portal:
onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.inorbpsc.bihar.gov.in. - Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by filling in basic personal details, email ID, and mobile number.
- Log in to the candidate portal using the generated Username and Password.
- Access the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 active advertisement dashboard.
- Fill in address details, educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Graduation degrees), and category reservation details.
- Upload scanned photograph (via live webcam or prescribed file format), Hindi signature, English signature, and required PDF documentation.
- Pay the examination fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form, download the final confirmation printout, and note down the registration/barcode numbers for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. BPSC 72nd CCE notification ke tehat kitne pado par recruitment ki ja rahi hai?
BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam ke ke through Bihar administrative, police, revenue, aur municipal services ke total 1,186 pado par recruitment ki ja rahi hai.
2. BPSC 72nd Prelims Examination ki date kya hai?
72nd Prelims pehle 26 July 2026 ko schedule tha, phir 25 October 2026 par reschedule hua, aur 12 October 2026 ko BPSC ne dusri baar postpone kar diya hai. Nayi date abhi announce nahi hui hai — bpsc.bihar.gov.in par official notice ka wait karo.
3. BPSC 72nd CCE recruitment ke liye minimum qualification kya honi chahiye?
Applicant ke paas kisi recognized vishwavidyalaya se Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) ki degree honi mandatory hai.
4. Kya BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam me negative marking ka pravdhan hai?
Haan, BPSC 72nd Prelims OMR-based exam me galat uttar par negative marking ka pravdhan lagu rehta hai.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
| Download Notification PDF (72nd CCE, Advt 05/2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Apply window closed (7-31 May 2026) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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