📢 Latest Update
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Exam Date 2026. As per the latest schedule, the BPSC 72nd Pre Exam will be conducted on 26 July 2026 (Sunday) at various examination centres across Bihar. This recruitment drive was initially announced for 1230 vacancies across multiple administrative departments of the Bihar Government.
Candidates who have successfully submitted their online application should now focus on their final preparation. The BPSC 72nd Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released a few days before the examination on the official BPSC website.
📋 BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Examination | 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
| Total Posts | 1230 Posts (Initial Notification) |
| Exam Level | State Civil Services |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Preliminary Exam Date | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Admit Card | Before Exam |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| BPSC 72nd Pre Online Form 2026 |
| Bihar Public Service Commission Recruitment 2026 BPSC 72nd Exam 2026 : Short Details of Notification |
📅 BPSC 72nd Pre Important Dates 2026
| Apply Online Start Date | 07/05/2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 31/05/2026 |
| Last Date Pay Fees | 31/05/2026 |
| Admit Card Released Date | As Per Schedule |
| Exam Date | 26/07/2026 |
| Result Declare Date | As Per Schedule |
💰 Application Fee
| General / BC / Other State | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 100/- |
| All Female Candidate | Rs. 100/- |
| Payment Mode | Online Payment |
🎯 Age Limit
| Age as on | 01/08/2026 |
| Minimum Age | 21 Year & 22 Year Post Wise |
| Maximum Age | 37 Years for Male & 40 Years for Female Candidate |
| For Age Relaxation | Kindly Read Notification |
📋 BPSC 72nd Pre Vacancy Details 2026: Total 1230 Post
| Post Name | Total Post | BPSC 72nd Pre Eligibility Criteria 2026 |
| Bihar BPSC Various Post Under 72th Pre 2026 | 1077 Post | Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India.For Post Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification |
| Financial Administrative Officer and Other Post | 153 Post | Bachelor Degree with Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from Any Recognized University in India.For Post Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification |
🎯 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Combined Competitive Examination (Various Posts) | 1230 |
Note: Some later updates mention revised vacancy figures due to departmental changes. Candidates should rely on the latest official notification for the final category-wise vacancy distribution.
| Category Wise Vacancy Details | ||||||||
| Exam Name | General | EWS | EBC | BC | BC Female | SC | ST | Total Post |
| BPSC 72nd Various Post Exam 2026 | 466 | 105 | 180 | 124 | 31 | 162 | 09 | 1077 |
| BPSC 72nd Other Post | 24 | 05 | 06 | 09 | 04 | 04 | 01 | 153 |
| Selection Procedure |
| Prelim Exam, Mains, & Interview |
| Salary / Pay Scale |
| Level 6 to 9 (Post Wise) |
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- ✅ Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Final-year candidates whose results are not declared before the eligibility date are generally not eligible unless specified in the notification.
📝 BPSC 72nd Pre Exam Pattern 2026
The Preliminary Examination consists of:
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 Marks |
- ⏱️ Duration: 2 Hours
- 📝 Objective Type Questions
- ✅ One Paper Only
- ✔️ Qualifying Nature for Mains Merit
Candidates who qualify the Preliminary Examination will be eligible for the Main Examination.
📚 Selection Process
The recruitment process includes:
- ✅ Preliminary Examination
- ✅ Main Written Examination
- ✅ Interview / Personality Test
- ✅ Document Verification
- ✅ Final Merit List
🎫 BPSC 72nd Admit Card 2026
The admit card will be released online before the examination. Candidates can download it by:
- Visiting the official BPSC website.
- Clicking on the 72nd CCE Admit Card 2026 link.
- Logging in using the Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.
- Downloading and printing the admit card.
📄 Documents Required at Exam Centre
Candidates should carry:
- 🪪 Printed Admit Card
- 🆔 Original Photo Identity Proof
- 📸 Passport-size Photograph (if required)
- 📄 Any additional documents mentioned in the admit card
💡 Preparation Tips
- 📖 Revise Bihar GK, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Economy, and Current Affairs.
- 📝 Solve previous year BPSC question papers.
- ⏰ Practice mock tests regularly.
- 📚 Focus on NCERT books and standard reference materials.
- 🎯 Improve time management and accuracy.
🚀 How to Apply for BPSC 72nd Pre Vacancy 2026
- Bihar Public Service Commission Released BPSC Pre 72nd Recruitment 2026 Notification and Invited Online Application Form for the BPSC Pre 72nd Examination 2026 . Candidate Can Apply Online for 07/05/2026 to 31/06/2026.
- Visit the official website of BPSC Pre 72nd Exam (https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/)
- Click on “BPSC Pre 72nd 2026 Apply Online” Link
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Login using registration ID and password
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and category details
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.)
- Pay the application fee through online mode
- Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page
🔗 Important Links
| Download Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| BPSC Pre 72nd Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the BPSC 72nd Pre Exam Date 2026?
Answer: The BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination will be conducted on 26 July 2026 (Sunday).
Q2. How many vacancies are available in BPSC 72nd Recruitment 2026?
Answer: The initial notification announced 1230 vacancies for various Bihar Government departments.
Q3. When will the BPSC 72nd Admit Card 2026 be released?
Answer: The admit card is expected to be released a few days before the examination on the official BPSC website.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for BPSC 72nd CCE?
Answer: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Q5. What is the selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE?
Answer: The selection process includes Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, Interview, Document Verification, and Final Merit List.
Q6. Is the Preliminary Exam objective or descriptive?
Answer: The Preliminary Examination is objective (multiple-choice questions) and conducted in offline (OMR-based) mode.
Q7. What is the duration of the BPSC Prelims Exam?
Answer: The duration of the Preliminary Examination is 2 hours.
Q8. When will the BPSC 72nd Mains Exam be conducted?
Answer: The Mains Examination schedule will be announced after the declaration of the Preliminary Examination result on the official BPSC website.
🔥 Important Note
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying online. Fill all details correctly because wrong information may lead to rejection of the application form.