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 bharti ki ja rahi hai?
BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam ke dwara Bihar administrative, police, revenue, aur municipal services ke kul 1,186 pado par bharti ki ja rahi hai.
2. BPSC 72nd Prelims Examination ki tithi kya hai?
BPSC official schedule ke anusar 72nd Prelims Combined Competitive Examination 26 July 2026 ko aayojit ki jayegi.
3. BPSC 72nd CCE recruitment ke liye minimum qualification kya honi chahiye?
Aavedak ke paas kisi manta prapt vishwavidyalaya se Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) ki degree honi anivarya hai.
4. Kya BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam me negative marking ka pravdhan hai?
Haan, BPSC 72nd Prelims OMR-based pariksha me galat uttar par negative marking ka pravdhan lagu rehta hai.
