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  • BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026: Get the latest BPSC recruitment notification 2026 for 1186 vacancies (updated after corrigendum) under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. The online application process starts on 7th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 31st May 2026. Find BPSC vacancies across Bihar on the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in. You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 apply online from the BPSC career page.

BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Overview

Commission NameBihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna - 800001
Exam NameIntegrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026
Post NamesVarious Posts / Services under Bihar Government Departments
DepartmentVarious Departments, Govt. of Bihar
Total Vacancies1186 Posts (Updated after Corrigendum dated 06-05-2026) [Table-I: 1033 | Table-II: 153]
Pay ScaleLevel-9 and Level-7 and Level-6 (as per post, Bihar State Pay Matrix)
Application ModeOnline only (via BPSC OTR Portal - bpsconline.bihar.gov.in)
Selection ModePrelims (Objective MCQ) + Mains (Written) + Personality Test (Interview) + Medical Exam
Mandatory RequirementBihar Domicile (Reservation benefits only for Bihar State permanent residents)
Official Websitehttps://bpsc.bihar.gov.in

BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Date of Notification05/05/2026
Corrigendum (Removal of Cane Officer – 44 Posts)06/05/2026
Opening of Online Application Portal07-05-2026
Last Date for Online Application Submission31-05-2026
Correction Window (for Online Application)To be notified on BPSC website
Age Calculated As On01-08-2026
Preliminary Examination DateTo be notified on BPSC website

BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 - Vacancy Details

Sl. No.Post Name / ServiceTotal PostsMin. Age
1Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service100 (34 Women)22 years
2Police Sub-Inspector, Home Department (Police Branch)22 (06 Women)20 years
3Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department76 (23 Women)22 years
4Assistant Election Officer, Election Department07 (00 Women)22 years
5Assistant Sub-Registrar / Joint Assistant Sub-Registrar, Registration, Excise & Registration Department03 (01 Women)22 years
6Labour Superintendent, Labour Resource Department10 (03 Women)22 years
7Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department10 (01 Women)22 years
8District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department02 (00 Women)22 years
9Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department09 (00 Women)22 years
10District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department01 (00 Women)22 years
11 (Deleted)Cane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department — REMOVED via Corrigendum dated 06-05-202644 (14 Women)—
12Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons)04 (00 Women)21 years
13Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department10 (01 Women)21 years
Sl. No.Post Name / ServiceTotal PostsMin. Age
14Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department54 (18 Women)21 years
15Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre), Rural Development Department65 (22 Women)21 years
16Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Department365 (123 Women)21 years
17Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department70 (22 Women)21 years
18Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperation Department130 (47 Women)21 years
19Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resource & Migrant Labour Welfare Department56 (19 Women)21 years
20Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food & Consumer Protection Department31 (10 Women)21 years
21Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC & ST Welfare Department05 (00 Women)21 years
Sl. No.Post Name / ServiceTotal PostsMin. Age
22Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department03 (00 Women)22 years
Post Name / ServicePay LevelTotal PostsMin. Age
Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare DepartmentLevel-920 (06 Women)21 years
Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Financial Administrative Service), Finance DepartmentLevel-932 (09 Women)22 years
Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, Social Welfare Department (Women Only)Level-9101 (Women Only)21 years
Sl. No.Sub-Category of PH / DivyangCode
1VI - Visually ImpairedVI
2DD - Deaf and Hard of HearingDD
3OH - Locomotor DisabilityOH
4MD - Mental Illness / Intellectual DisabilityMD
  • A total of 1186 vacancies (revised after corrigendum dated 06-05-2026) have been announced across various posts/services under Bihar Government departments in Table-I (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) and Table-II (Others). 44 posts of Cane Officer (Sugarcane Industry Department) have been removed as per the official corrigendum, as the vacancy falls under Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025 and has different educational qualifications and examination structure from the CCE. The remaining vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, BCL, and EWS categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. Key posts and their vacancies are listed below.
  • Table-I - Major Posts (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) - Level 9 Posts
  • Table-I - Level 7 Posts
  • Table-I - Level 6 Posts
  • Table-II - Other Posts
  • PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) Sub-Category Vacancy

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Post / ExamRequired Qualification
72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Table-I)Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from any recognized University (Graduation is mandatory)
Child Development Project Officer (Table-II)Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Home Science (2) Psychology (3) Sociology (4) Labour & Social Welfare - one of these must be selected as Main Exam optional subject
Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Table-II)Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from any recognized University or affiliated institution
Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Table-II)Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Law from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Psychology (2) Law - one to be chosen for Main Exam
  • Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-08-2026 (the date for age calculation). Reservation benefits are available only to original residents of Bihar - candidates residing outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation. Candidates outside Bihar can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category only. A permanent residential address proof is mandatory for reservation claims.
  • The educational qualification must be from a recognized University. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application submission; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Special educational qualifications apply for certain posts (Table-II) as noted below.
  • Educational Qualification

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

CategoryMaximum Age Limit
UR (Male)37 years (as on 01-08-2026)
UR (Female)40 years
EBC / BC (Male & Female)40 years
SC / ST (Male & Female)42 years
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)10 years additional relaxation over the prescribed maximum age limit
Bihar Government Employees5 years age relaxation (subject to maximum 5 attempts condition)
Ex-Servicemen3 years age relaxation + military service equivalent relaxation (actual age minus military service period); overall age not to exceed 57 years
  • Age is calculated as on 01-08-2026. The minimum age is 20 years for Police Sub-Inspector, 21 years for various Level-6 and Level-7 posts (Table-I and Table-II), and 22 years for Level-9 posts. The maximum age limit is 37 years for UR (Male), 40 years for EBC/BC (Male & Female) and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female). Bihar Government employees are allowed a maximum of 5 additional attempts after regular appointment with a maximum age relaxation of 5 years.

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryExamination Fee
All Candidates (per examination - e.g. 72nd CCE / CDPO / FAO / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer)Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
Candidates without Aadhaar (Biometric Fee - additional, per examination)Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) additional over the examination fee
  • Candidates applying for the 72nd CCE are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. Payment must be made online through the BPSC application portal. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates who do not provide Aadhaar number in the online application are required to pay an additional Biometric fee of Rs. 200/- per examination.

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

PaperSubjectTypeMarksDuration
Single PaperGeneral Studies (General Science, National & International Current Affairs, Indian History, Bihar History, General Geography, Bihar Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-Independence Bihar Economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar's Role, General Mental Ability)OMR Based MCQ (Objective)150120 Minutes (2 Hours)
PaperSubjectMarksDuration
Paper I (Compulsory)General Hindi - minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit)1003 Hours
Paper II (Compulsory)General Studies - First Paper3003 Hours
Paper III (Compulsory)General Studies - Second Paper3003 Hours
Paper IV (Compulsory)Essay3003 Hours
Optional PaperOne Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) - required for merit but not counted for ranking1002 Hours
Grand Total (Main Written - for Merit)900
ComponentMarks
Main Examination (General Studies Papers + Essay)900
Personality Test / Interview120
Grand Total (for Final Merit)1020
CategoryMinimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved (UR)Minimum 40%
BC (Backward Class)Minimum 36.5%
EBC (Extremely Backward Class)Minimum 34%
SC / ST / Women / PwBD (Divyang)Minimum 32%
1st Tie-BreakCandidate with higher marks in Main (Written) Examination will be placed higher in merit
2nd Tie-BreakSeniority of age (older candidate preferred); if DOB also same - alphabetical order of candidate's name in Devanagari script
For Other Services Tie-BreakHigher marks in Main (Written) Examination; if equal - higher marks in Optional Subject; if equal - seniority of age; if DOB same - alphabetical order in Devanagari
  • The selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 (three) successive stages - Preliminary Examination (Part-1), Main (Written) Examination (Part-2), and Personality Test/Interview (Part-3), followed by a Medical Examination. The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying/screening test only - marks obtained in it will not be counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the Mains will be called for Personality Test at 2.5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).
  • Candidates must mandatorily select their service/post preference in the Main Exam online application - no post/service preference claim will be entertained later.
  • Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination (Part-1)
  • Stage 2 - Main (Written) Examination (Part-2)
  • Stage 3 - Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): 120 Marks
  • Final Merit List Basis
  • Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
  • Tie-Breaking Rules

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus

Sl. No.Topic
1General Science
2National and International Current Affairs
3Indian History with special reference to Bihar History
4General Geography and Bihar Geography including Bihar's major rivers
5Indian Polity and Economy
6Post-Independence major changes in Bihar's Economy
7Indian National Movement and Bihar's role therein
8General Mental Ability
Subject CodeOptional Subject
04Agriculture Science
05Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
06Anthropology
07Botany
08Chemistry
09Civil Engineering
10Commerce & Accountancy
11Economics
12Electrical Engineering
13Geography
14Geology
15History
16Labour & Social Welfare
17Law
18Management
19Mathematics
20Mechanical Engineering
21Philosophy
22Physics
23Political Science & International Relations
24Psychology
25Public Administration
26Sociology
27Statistics
28Zoology
29Hindi Language & Literature
30English Language & Literature
31Urdu Language & Literature
32Bengali Language & Literature
33Sanskrit Language & Literature
34Persian Language & Literature
35Arabic Language & Literature
36Pali Language & Literature
37Maithili Language & Literature
  • The Preliminary Examination consists of a single General Studies paper (150 marks, 2 hours, MCQ). The Main Examination consists of General Hindi, General Studies Papers I & II, Essay, and one Optional subject. Questions in the Main Examination papers will be in both Hindi and English. Answers for language-specific optional subjects may be written in Hindi (Devanagari), English, or Urdu. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. The detailed syllabus is available on the official BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
  • Preliminary Examination - General Studies (150 Marks, 150 MCQ Questions of 1 Mark each, 2 Hours)
  • Main Examination - Optional Subjects List (Paper IV, 100 Marks, MCQ-based, 2 Hours)

How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026

  • Applications must be submitted online only through the BPSC Online Application Portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), accessible on the official website https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 07-05-2026 to 31-05-2026. New users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal - only one OTR per candidate is permitted. Multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection of candidature.
  • All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max 100 KB per document) at the time of filling the online application. A valid and working email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must be kept active until final results are published. Candidates must upload a live webcam photograph during application - the background must be white or light-coloured with sufficient light. Hindi and English signatures must both be scanned and uploaded (jpg/jpeg format, max 15 KB, dimensions 220x100 pixels).
  • Documents Required to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
  • Matriculation / 10th Certificate (age proof and name verification)
  • Graduation degree / Provisional Certificate (educational qualification proof)
  • SC / ST Caste Certificate (if applicable) - issued by competent State Government authority
  • EBC / BC Creamy Layer Exemption Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable) - issued by competent authority as per Annexure-I (Proforma-I)
  • Permanent Residential Address Proof (for Bihar domicile/reservation claims)
  • Freedom Fighter descendant proof (for Pota/Poti/Nati/Natini - grandfather's freedom fighter certificate)
  • PwBD / Divyang Certificate (if applicable) - issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of Government hospital
  • Age relaxation proof (if claiming upper age relaxation)
  • The BPSC OTR portal is accessible at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login. Candidates facing any grievances with OTR or application may use the Grievance Tab on the portal.
  • Apply Online at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in

Important Instructions for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • Only Indian citizens with valid Bihar domicile (for reservation benefits) are eligible to apply; candidates from outside Bihar can apply under UR category only.
  • Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification (Graduation) on the closing date of application.
  • No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only via BPSC OTR portal.
  • Examination fee is non-refundable; incomplete applications without fee will be rejected.
  • Only one OTR registration per candidate is allowed; multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection.
  • All documents must be uploaded in PDF format at the time of online application - hard copy submissions to the Commission office are not required.
  • Married women must provide their father's (not husband's) caste/creamy layer certificate for reservation claims.
  • For PwBD reservation, only PwBD certificate issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of a Government hospital will be accepted as provisionally valid.
  • Bihar Government employees are allowed maximum 5 attempts at competitive examinations after regular appointment.
  • Candidates who have been directed to not appear by UPSC/State PSC/other selection bodies due to misconduct are not eligible to appear in this examination.
  • Submitting wrong/incomplete/misleading information in the online application will make the candidate solely responsible for adverse consequences.
  • All updates/corrigendum/errata will be published only on https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in - candidates must check regularly.
  • Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.
  • Candidates must keep 4 copies of their recent photograph safely for use when requested by the Commission.
  • The detailed syllabus is available on the BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
  • All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
  • Corrigendum Notice: As per the official corrigendum dated 06-05-2026, the post of Cane Officer (ईख पदाधिकारी), Sugarcane Industry Department (Sl. No. 11, Table-I), comprising 44 posts, has been removed from this examination. The revised total number of posts is 1186 (1230 – 44 = 1186).

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Q1. What is the exam date for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Prelims?

  • The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026, as notified in the official BPSC Exam Calendar and reiterated in multiple exam‑prep portals and news reports.

Q2. How many vacancies are expected in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

  • The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 notification is reported to carry about 1186 vacancies, with Hindi news sources indicating major posts like SDM, DSP, BDO, Revenue Officer and other administrative roles in this total. Exact post‑wise and category‑wise breakup should be confirmed from the official PDF.

Q3. What is the selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

  • The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 selection process will follow the standard three‑stage pattern: a Prelims exam (objective, qualifying for screening), a Mains exam (descriptive) and a Personality Test/Interview, with final merit based on Mains plus Interview marks only.

Q4. What is the exam pattern for BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026?

  • BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026 consists of one General Studies paper of 150 marks, with objective (MCQ) questions and a duration of 2 hours, and there is 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer as per the updated BPSC pattern.

Q5. What is the exam pattern for BPSC 72nd CCE Mains 2026?

  • The BPSC 72nd CCE Mains exam is descriptive and typically includes a qualifying General Hindi paper of 100 marks plus three main papers (General Studies Paper 1, General Studies Paper 2 and an Optional Subject/Essay component) that together carry about 900 marks, each paper of 3 hours duration.

Q6. What is the expected eligibility criteria for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

  • For BPSC 72nd CCE 2026, candidates are required to have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university, with age limits and category‑wise relaxations similar to previous CCE cycles; the detailed post‑wise educational qualifications will be specified in the official notification.
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