BPSC Rejects Viral Circular On 72nd CCE Prelims 2026

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) today, August 6, 2026, officially warned candidates against a misleading fake notice circulating on social media concerning its recruitment examinations, particularly the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination. This warning was disseminated via the BPSC’s official X account and its official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, urging aspirants to rely solely on verified sources for information.

The BPSC clarified that the circulating notice, which contains incorrect details about the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination and other examinations proposed for 2026, was not issued by the commission. This comes after the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination, originally slated for July 26, 2026, was officially postponed due to unavoidable reasons, with a postponement notice issued by the Examination Controller on July 18, 2026.

BPSC's Official Tweet regarding the fake circular — BPSC’s Official Tweet regarding the fake circular

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026: Fake Notice Details

The Bihar Public Service Commission explicitly stated that the fake notice includes erroneous information regarding the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination and other examinations scheduled for 2026. This misleading document has caused confusion among candidates, prompting the BPSC to take immediate action to safeguard aspirants from misinformation. The commission reiterated that all official communications are released exclusively through its verified channels.

Candidates are strongly advised to exercise caution and verify any information related to BPSC examinations only through the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, and its official X account. The BPSC has not yet announced the revised examination date for the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination, and any notice claiming to provide such a date should be treated as fraudulent.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Important Dates

The notification for the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination was released on May 6, 2026, initiating the recruitment process for 1,230 vacancies. The online application window for this significant examination commenced on May 7, 2026, and concluded on May 31, 2026. While the preliminary examination was initially scheduled for July 26, 2026, it was postponed, with an official notice issued on July 18, 2026. The revised date for the preliminary examination is yet to be announced by the commission.

Event	Date/Value
Notification Release	May 6, 2026
Online Application Start	May 7, 2026
Online Application End	May 31, 2026
Original Prelims Exam Date	July 26, 2026
Postponement Notice Issued	July 18, 2026
Vacancies Announced	1,230

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Examination Structure and Marking

The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 recruitment process will be conducted in three stages — Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Personality Test/Interview. The key details of the exam structure and marking scheme are given below:

Parameter	Details
Recruitment Stages	Preliminary Examination, Main (Descriptive) Examination, and Personality Test/Interview
Preliminary Exam Type	Objective-type General Studies paper
Preliminary Exam Marks	150 marks
Exam Duration	2 hours
Question Format	Multiple-choice questions with five options (A, B, C, D, E)
Unanswered Questions	Candidates must select option E if they do not want to answer a question
Negative Marking	One-third mark will be deducted if no option (A, B, C, D, or E) is selected for an unanswered question
Preliminary Exam Nature	Qualifying in nature
Mains Shortlisting	Candidates up to 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026: Qualifying Marks

To qualify for the main examination, candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in the preliminary exam, which vary across different categories. For the unreserved category, the minimum qualifying mark is 40%. Backward classes are required to secure 36.5%, while extremely backward classes need 34%. For women and candidates belonging to SC/ST categories, the minimum qualifying mark is set at 32%.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved Category	40%
Backward Classes	36.5%
Extremely Backward Classes	34%
Women and SC/ST Categories	32%

How to Stay Updated on BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

Candidates are strongly advised to rely exclusively on official channels for all updates regarding the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination. The commission has emphasized that information from unofficial sources, especially social media, can be misleading and inaccurate. Following these steps will ensure candidates receive authentic information:

Go to the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Regularly check the ‘Latest Updates’ or ‘Announcements’ section on the homepage.
Follow the official BPSC X account for real-time alerts.
Do not trust any notice or information circulating on other social media platforms or unverified websites.
Cross-verify any critical information, such as exam dates or syllabus changes, with official BPSC notifications.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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