The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. The exam was scheduled for 25 October 2026, and candidates will now have to wait for a fresh date from the commission.
This is the second postponement of this exam. It was originally planned for 26 July 2026, was moved to 25 October through the commission’s exam calendar, and has now been deferred again. BPSC has said the revised schedule will be announced through a separate official notice.
If you had applied for the 72nd CCE, you do not need to submit a fresh application. Read on for the vacancy details, important dates, fee, age limit and what to do next.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Examination | 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 1,186 (as per revised notification; originally 1,230) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| First exam date | 26 July 2026 (postponed) |
| Revised exam date | 25 October 2026 (postponed again) |
| New exam date | To be announced |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
What the Postponement Notice Says
The commission’s notice confirms that the preliminary examination scheduled for 25 October 2026 stands deferred. The October date had been marked as tentative in the BPSC exam calendar released on 14 August 2026, so candidates were already advised to treat it as provisional.
BPSC has not given a new date yet. Candidates should rely only on official notices published on bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the revised schedule, the admit card release and other instructions. There is no need to re-apply — the application window for this cycle closed on 31 May 2026.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 5 May 2026 |
| Online application window | 7 – 31 May 2026 (closed) |
| Vacancy corrigendum (1,230 → 1,186 posts) | 6 May 2026 |
| First postponement notice | 18 July 2026 |
| Revised exam calendar released | 14 August 2026 |
| 25 October 2026 exam postponed | 7 October 2026 |
| New prelims date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
The 72nd CCE fills 1,186 posts across Bihar’s administrative, police and allied services. This includes Senior Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Revenue Officer, Block Development Officer, Financial Administrative Officer, Child Development Project Officer and other allied posts.
The vacancy count was revised once through a corrigendum — the original advertisement announced 1,230 posts, corrected to 1,186. Candidates should check the post-wise breakup in the official notification on the BPSC website.
Application Fee
- Application fee: ₹100 for all candidates.
- Biometric fee: an additional ₹200 applies if Aadhaar details are not submitted; it is waived when Aadhaar is provided.
- Payment mode: online — debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
Age Limit and Eligibility
- Qualification: a bachelor’s degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognised university. A few posts require specific subjects — check the notification.
- Age limit (as on 1 August 2026): minimum 20–22 years depending on the post; maximum 37 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates. Reserved categories get relaxation as per government rules.
- Nationality: Indian citizen.
BPSC 72nd CCE Selection Process
| Stage | Nature |
|---|---|
| Preliminary examination | Objective-type screening test (qualifying) |
| Main examination | Written; counts for final merit |
| Interview | Counts for final merit |
| Document verification and medical | For provisionally selected candidates |
The preliminary exam only screens candidates for the mains. The final merit is decided on the basis of the main examination and the interview.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- You do not need to submit a fresh application — the 7–31 May 2026 window is closed and already-applied candidates stay in the process.
- Keep your registration details, photo ID and category certificates ready; they will be needed for the admit card and later stages.
- The admit card will be issued according to the new exam schedule once BPSC announces it.
- Continue preparation as per the official BPSC syllabus while waiting for the revised date.
- Check bpsc.bihar.gov.in regularly — any change in dates, vacancies or the admit card will come only through official notices.
Important Links
- BPSC official website (bpsc.bihar.gov.in) — watch for the revised 72nd CCE prelims date
- BPSC online application portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) — OTR and application dashboard
FAQs
Q. Is the BPSC 72nd CCE prelims exam on 25 October 2026 postponed?
Yes. BPSC has postponed the 25 October 2026 preliminary examination for the second time. A new date has not been announced yet.
Q. Will BPSC reopen the application for the 72nd CCE?
No such announcement has been made. The application window (7–31 May 2026) is closed, and already-applied candidates do not need to apply again.
Q. How many vacancies are there in the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
1,186 posts across administrative, police and allied services, as per the revised notification (originally advertised as 1,230).
Q. When will the new BPSC 72nd prelims date be announced?
BPSC has not confirmed a date. The revised schedule will come through a separate official notice on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
