Bihar BPSC 72 Pre New Exam Date 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)1,077 vacancies
Official Notification (PDF)
Verified from bpsc.bihar.gov.in
The Bihar Public Service Commission is holding the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination for Level-9 posts across Bihar government departments, the largest single service being Sub Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector in the Bihar Administrative Service with 100 posts. Table-I of the advertisement totals 1,077 vacancies (UR 466, EWS 105, SC 162, ST 9, EBC 180, BC 124 and 31 for Backward Class women, of which 344 are reserved for women) and Table-II adds 153 posts for Child Development Project Officer, Financial Administrative Officer and Sub Divisional Protection Officer. A degree from a recognised university is required; as on 01 August 2026 the minimum age is 20, 21 or 22 years depending on the service and the maximum is 37 years for unreserved men, 40 for unreserved women and BC/EBC candidates and 42 for SC/ST candidates. The examination fee is a flat Rs 100 for every candidate, applications ran from 07 May to 31 May 2026, and the two-hour General Studies preliminary paper of 150 marks deducts one third of a mark for each wrong answer and for each unanswered question.
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Application Fee
Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 466 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 105 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 162 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 9 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 180 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 124 |
| Backward Class Women | 31 |
| Total (main services) | 1077 |
| Of which reserved for women (within main services) | 344 |
| Of which reserved for Divyangjan (within main services) | VI 10 / DD 11 / OH 10 / MD 10 |
| Other services (CDPO, FAO, Sub Divisional Protection Officer) | 153 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The advertisement opens online applications on 07 May 2026 and closes them on 31 May 2026 at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. One Time Registration (OTR) on the new portal must be completed first, and candidates who registered on the older portal have to redo it.
How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The advertisement lists 1,077 posts in Table-I for the 72nd CCE services and 153 posts in Table-II for Child Development Project Officer, Financial Administrative Officer and Sub Divisional Protection Officer. The advertisement itself warns that the number of vacancies can rise or fall if departments send revised requisitions before the preliminary exam, and BPSC has since issued a corrigendum deleting Sugarcane Officer posts (linked above).
What posts are included in BPSC 72nd CCE?
All the advertised services sit at Level-9 of the pay matrix. They include Sub Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector (100 posts), Deputy Superintendent of Police (22), State Tax Assistant Commissioner in the Bihar Finance Service (76), Assistant Election Officer, Sub Registrar / Joint Sub Registrar, Labour Superintendent, Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies, District Audit Officer, Bihar Education Service and District Minority Welfare Officer, among others.
What is the age limit for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
As on 01 August 2026 the minimum age is 20, 21 or 22 years depending on the service. The maximum is 37 years for unreserved men, 40 years for unreserved women and for Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class candidates of either sex, and 42 years for SC and ST candidates. Divyang candidates get a further 10 years, and ex-servicemen get 3 years plus the length of defence service, provided their actual age does not exceed 57 years.
Is there negative marking in the BPSC 72nd Prelims?
Yes. The advertisement provides for negative marking of one third of a mark for every wrong answer. Each question carries five options (A to E); if a candidate does not want to answer, option E must be marked, because leaving a question with no option selected also costs one third of a mark.
What is the BPSC 72nd application fee?
A flat examination fee of Rs 100 for every candidate, for each examination applied for, under General Administration Department resolution 15568 dated 21 August 2025. Candidates who do not enter an Aadhaar number as identity proof in the online application pay an extra Rs 200 biometric fee per examination.
What is the BPSC 72nd CCE selection process?
Three stages. The preliminary examination is a two-hour objective General Studies paper of 150 marks and is only a screening test; candidates up to ten times the notified vacancies are called for the Main (Written) Examination, which is followed by the interview or personality test. Minimum qualifying marks in the prelims are 40 per cent for General, 36.5 per cent for Backward Class, 34 per cent for Extremely Backward Class and 32 per cent for SC, ST, women and Divyang candidates.
What is the educational qualification required for Bihar BPSC 72 Pre New Exam Date 2026?
Candidates must have Graduate. Refer to the official notification for post-wise eligibility details.
When is the exam for Bihar BPSC 72 Pre New Exam Date 2026?
The exam is scheduled for 26 July 2026. Admit cards are released closer to the exam date.
Which organization is conducting Bihar BPSC 72 Pre New Exam Date 2026?
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is the conducting/recruiting authority for this notification.