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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Preliminary Exam Date for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026. Candidates who applied online from 07 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 can check the exam schedule and official notification for eligibility, syllabus, selection process, pay scale, and other important details.
| Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination 2026 BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Revised Preliminary Examination Date Govt Jobs Info | |||||||
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| Important Dates | Application Fee | ||||||
| • Application started: 07/05/2026 • Last date to apply: 31/05/2026 • Fee-payment deadline: 31/05/2026 • Previously scheduled examination: 26/07/2026 • Previous examination status: Postponed • Revised preliminary exam date: 25/10/2026 • Admit card: Before the examination • Candidates should check the official calendar and examination notice for confirmation of the reporting time and examination centres. | • General / BC / EBC / Other State: ₹100/- • SC / ST / PwBD: ₹100/- • Female candidates domiciled in Bihar: ₹100/- • Pay the examination fee using the payment methods available on the official BPSC application portal. | ||||||
| BPSC 72nd CCE Age Limit as on 01/08/2025 | |||||||
| • Minimum age: 21 or 22 years, depending on the post • Maximum age for unreserved male candidates: 37 years • Maximum age for eligible female candidates: 40 years • The maximum age for reserved categories will be determined according to Bihar government rules. • Candidates must check the official notification for the post-wise minimum age and applicable relaxation. | |||||||
| Revised Vacancy and Eligibility Details – Total 1,186 Posts | |||||||
| Post Group | Revised Posts | Educational Qualification | |||||
| Various Administrative Posts Under BPSC 72nd CCE | 1,033 | • Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. • Certain services may require a particular subject, qualification or other post-specific condition. • Read the complete notification for department-wise eligibility. | |||||
| Financial Administrative Officer and Related Posts | 153 | • Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree with one of the prescribed subjects, such as Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics. • Qualification requirements may differ between the included posts and departments. | |||||
| Revised total vacancies | 1,186 | ||||||
| Vacancy Revision Details | |||||||
| Vacancy Stage | Total | ||||||
| Original various administrative posts | 1,077 | ||||||
| Financial Administrative Officer and related posts | 153 | ||||||
| Original recruitment total | 1,230 | ||||||
| Sugarcane Officer vacancies deleted through corrigendum | 44 | ||||||
| Correct revised vacancy total | 1,186 | ||||||
| Original Category-Wise Vacancy Position Before Deletion | |||||||
| Exam Group | UR | EWS | EBC | BC | SC/ST | Total | |
| Various Posts Original position before deletion | 466 | 105 | 180 | BC: 124 BC Female: 31 | SC: 162 ST: 09 | 1,077 | |
| Financial Administrative Officer and Other Posts | 24 | 05 | 06 | BC: 09 BC Female: 04 | SC: 04 ST: 01 | 153 | |
| • The category table above represents the original 1,230 vacancies. • BPSC subsequently removed 44 Sugarcane Officer posts through an official corrigendum. • Candidates should use the corrigendum for the final revised department and category allocation. | |||||||
| BPSC 72nd CCE Selection Process | |||||||
| • Candidates must first appear in the Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination. • Applicants who qualify in the preliminary examination will be eligible for the main examination, subject to BPSC rules. • Candidates qualifying in the main examination may be called for the prescribed interview or personality-test stage. • Documents, category claims, educational qualifications and other eligibility conditions will be verified during the recruitment process. • Final service allocation will depend on merit, preferences, vacancies and the applicable reservation rules. | |||||||
| How to Fill BPSC 72nd CCE Online Form 2026 | |||||||
| • BPSC accepted online applications from 7 May to 31 May 2026. • Candidates were required to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new BPSC application portal. • OTR by itself is not an examination application; candidates must separately apply for the relevant advertisement after registration. • Read the complete notification and all vacancy corrigenda before selecting post preferences. • Keep educational certificates, identity proof, domicile details and category certificates ready. • Enter personal, educational, address and reservation information carefully. • Upload a clear photograph, signature and other requested documents in the prescribed format. • Preview the entire form before locking the profile and submitting the application. • Pay the applicable examination fee through the official payment facility. • Download and print the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference. • Candidates should regularly check the BPSC website for the revised exam notice, admit card and centre information. | |||||||
| Candidates should read the complete BPSC 72nd CCE notification, vacancy corrigendum and revised examination notice before appearing in the preliminary examination. | |||||||
| Frequently Asked Questions | |||||||
| Q1. What is the revised BPSC 72nd preliminary examination date? • The revised preliminary examination date is listed as 25 October 2026 Q2. Why was the 26 July 2026 examination not conducted? • BPSC postponed the examination scheduled for 26 July 2026 due to unavoidable reasons. Q3. What is the correct revised vacancy total? • The corrected total is 1,186 posts. Q4. Why were the vacancies reduced? • BPSC deleted 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies through an official corrigendum. Q5. What qualification is required? • Most posts require a recognized bachelor’s degree. Certain posts require graduation with specified subjects. Q6. When will the admit card be released? • The admit card will be made available before the preliminary examination through the official BPSC portal. Q7. Is BPSC OTR mandatory? • Yes. Candidates applying through the new BPSC portal must complete One-Time Registration before submitting an examination application. | |||||||
| Helpful and Important Official Links | |||||||
| Download Revised Pre-Exam Date | BPSC Official Exam Calendar | ||||||
| Download Postponement Notice | Official BPSC Notices | ||||||
| Download Preliminary Exam Notice | View Latest Examination Notice | ||||||
| Apply Online/OTR | BPSC Online Application Portal | ||||||
| Candidate Login | Login Here | ||||||
| Download Vacancy-Deletion Corrigendum | Deletion of 44 Sugarcane Officer Posts | ||||||
| Download Vacancy Increase/Corrigendum Notices | BPSC What’s New | ||||||
| Download Official Notification | BPSC Notification Portal | ||||||
| Download Preliminary/Main Syllabus | Official BPSC Website | ||||||
| Download Admit Card | Available Before Exam | ||||||
| Official Website | BPSC Official Website | ||||||
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