Name of Post: BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Exam 2026
Post Date / Update: 12 October 2026, 05:25 PM
Short Information: The Bihar Public Service Commission has deferred the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, which was scheduled for 25 October 2026. The Commission has not announced a fresh date, and candidates should watch the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the revised schedule. This is the second postponement — the prelims were first fixed for 26 July 2026. The examination covers 1,187 posts after the official corrigendum of 03/09/2026. Candidates who applied between 07/05/2026 and 31/05/2026 remain eligible and do not need to apply again.
Important Dates
| Notification Published | 05/05/2026 |
| Application Begin | 07/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 31/05/2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 31/05/2026 |
| Pre Exam (Original) | 26/07/2026 |
| Pre Exam (Revised) | 25/10/2026 |
| Latest Status | Postponed |
| New Exam Date | To Be Announced |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS / Other State | 600 |
| SC / ST (Bihar) | 150 |
| Female (Bihar Domicile) | 150 |
| PwBD (Bihar) | 150 |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI |
Age Limit as on 01/08/2026
Minimum Age: 20 / 21 / 22 Years (post-wise)
Maximum Age: 37 Years (UR Male)
Maximum Age: 40 Years (UR Female, BC, EBC)
Maximum Age: 42 Years (SC, ST)
Age relaxation applicable as per Bihar Government rules.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1,187 (Integrated 72nd CCE, after the official corrigendum dated 03/09/2026). The posts include services like Senior Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Revenue Officer and Rural Development Officer. Post-wise break-up is available in the official notification and the corrigendum.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students are eligible as per the rules. Some posts carry additional subject-specific conditions — check the official notification.
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam (screening) → Main Exam → Interview → Medical Examination
Prelims question type: 150 objective (MCQ) questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, offline OMR sheet, Hindi and English medium.
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
Mains: General Hindi 100 marks (qualifying) + General Studies Paper I 300 + General Studies Paper II 300 + Essay 300 = 900 counted marks. Interview: 120 marks. Final merit on 1,020 marks.
How to Check the BPSC 72nd Pre Exam Notice
Open the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in and go to the notices or exam programme section. Open the notice for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. The revised exam date will be published there as soon as the Commission announces it. Check the website regularly and do not trust unofficial date claims.
Important Links
| Check Exam Postponed Notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q. Why was the BPSC 72nd Pre exam postponed?
A. The Commission deferred the 25 October 2026 prelims through an official notice dated 07/10/2026. No reason was published; the new date will come through a separate notice.
Q. When is the new BPSC 72nd Pre exam date?
A. Not announced yet. Watch bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the revised schedule.
Q. Do I need to apply again after postponement?
A. No. Candidates who applied between 07/05/2026 and 31/05/2026 remain eligible.
Q. How many posts are there in BPSC 72nd CCE?
A. 1,187 posts, after the official corrigendum dated 03/09/2026.
Q. Is there negative marking in the prelims?
A. Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the 150-question objective paper.
Q. What is the official website of BPSC?
A. https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in
