BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Scheduled for July 26 (12-2 pm)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the schedule for the 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination 2026, which is slated for July 26, 2026, from 12 pm to 2 pm. Candidates who successfully completed the application process can now focus on their final preparations for the upcoming preliminary examination. Applications for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 were opened on 7th May and closed on 31st May 2026. Take a look at the complete schedule, vacancy details , exam pattern and more.

BPSC 72nd CCE Exam 2026 Latest Notification

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Key Dates

The official notification for the BPSC 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 was released on May 5, 2026. The online application window commenced on May 7, 2026, and concluded on May 31, 2026, which was also the last date for fee payment.

The preliminary examination is scheduled for July 26, 2026. The admit card for the prelims is expected to be released in July 2026. Tentative dates have also been provided for the subsequent stages of the selection process.

Event	Date
BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 Release	May 5, 2026
Online Application Start Date	May 7, 2026
Last Date to Apply	May 31, 2026
Last Date for Pay Exam Fee	May 31, 2026
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date 2026	July 26, 2026
Admit Card	July 2026 / Available Soon / TBA
Prelims Result Declaration (Tentative)	February 2027
Mains Exam Date (Tentative)	May/June 2027
Interview Dates (Tentative)	September/October 2027

BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary Exam 2026: Vacancy Details

The BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination aims to fill vacancies for Group A and B administrative posts within the Bihar Government. Initially, the commission announced 1230 vacancies for various positions.

However, 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were later withdrawn, leading to a reduction in the total number of vacancies. The revised total stands at 1,186 posts.

Particular	Details
Total Vacancies	1,186
Initially Announced Vacancies	1,230
Revised Vacancy Count	1,186
Reason for Revision	Withdrawal of 44 Sugarcane Officer posts

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the educational qualification and age requirements prescribed by BPSC to apply for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
The minimum age as of August 1, 2026 is 20, 21, or 22 years, depending on the post.
The maximum age for General/Unreserved (Male) candidates is 37 years.
The maximum age for General/Unreserved (Female) and BC/EBC (Male & Female) candidates is 40 years.
The maximum age for SC/ST (Male & Female) candidates is 42 years.

BPSC 72nd Prelims 2026: Exam Pattern and Application Fee

The table below highlights the exam pattern and application fee details for the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination 2026.

Particular	Details
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen-and-Paper)
Exam Stage	Preliminary Examination
Paper	General Studies
Total Marks	150
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	No
Application Fee	₹100 (All Candidates)
Biometric Fee	₹200 (Applicable only to candidates who did not provide their Aadhaar Number during registration)

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Selection Process and Future Schedule

The selection process for the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination is comprehensive, comprising three distinct stages: the Preliminary Examination, the Main Examination, and a final Interview round. Only candidates who clear the preliminary exam will be eligible for the mains.

Following the preliminary exam on July 26, 2026, the results are tentatively scheduled for declaration in February 2027. The Mains examination is tentatively slated for May/June 2027, with interviews tentatively scheduled for September/October 2027. These subsequent stages will further narrow down the pool of candidates for the administrative posts.

BPSC 70th CCE 2026: Record Recruitments Conducted

The BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) marked a historic milestone, with the Commission completing its largest-ever state civil services recruitment since Independence and selecting a record number of candidates. The results were announced on 20th June 2026.

Particular	Details
Recruitment Cycle	BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
Total Advertised Vacancies	2,035
Total Candidates Selected	2,027
Vacant Posts	8 posts (reserved under the Persons with Disabilities quota)
Record Achievement	Highest number of selections in any BPSC state civil services recruitment since Independence
Major Posts Filled	Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), State Tax Officer, Revenue Officer, and other Bihar administrative services
Interview Candidates	5,401 candidates appeared for the interview stage
Mains Examination Attendance	20,034 candidates appeared for the BPSC 70th CCE Mains Examination
Significance	The large-scale recruitment reflects one of Bihar’s biggest civil services hiring drives, aimed at strengthening the state’s administrative workforce.

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