BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for 72nd Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination 2026. A total of 1077 vacancies have been announced for various administrative and government posts under different departments of Bihar Government. The online application process starts from 02 June 2026 and the last date to apply online is 30 June 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official BPSC website.
| Organisation | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
| Total Vacancy | 1077 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date of Application | 02 June 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 30 June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
| Nationality | Candidate must be an Indian citizen. |
| Age Limit (General Male) | Minimum 20/21/22 years depending on post and maximum 37 years. |
| Age Limit (Female/Reserved) | Maximum age relaxation applicable as per Bihar Government rules. |
| Physical Eligibility | Physical standards required for Bihar Police Service and other specific posts. |
| Preliminary Examination | Objective type examination of General Studies. |
| Total Marks | 150 Marks |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 marks deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Main Examination | Descriptive written examination consisting of General Hindi, General Studies Paper I & II, Essay and Optional subject. |
| Interview | Interview/personality test after mains examination. |
| Department/Post | Vacancy |
| Administrative Service / Equivalent Posts | Various |
| Police Service | Various |
| Finance Administrative Service | Various |
| Rural Development Service | Various |
| Revenue Service | Various |
| Other Bihar Government Departments | Various |
| Total | 1077 |
| Preliminary Examination | Screening test for shortlisting candidates for mains examination. |
| Main Examination | Descriptive written examination. |
| Interview | Qualified candidates in mains will appear for interview. |
| Document Verification | Final document verification before appointment. |
| Final Merit List | Prepared based on mains and interview marks. |
| Pay Level | Salary Structure |
| Level 6 to Level 9 | As per Bihar Government Pay Matrix |
| General / OBC / Other State Candidates | ₹600 |
| SC / ST (Bihar Domicile) | ₹150 |
| Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | ₹150 |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹150 |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| What is the starting date to apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026? | Starting date is 02-06-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | Last date is 30-06-2026. |
| What is the educational qualification? | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. |
| What is the total number of vacancies? | Total 1077 vacancies. |
| Is there negative marking in prelims exam? | Yes, 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. |
