BPSC 72nd Notification 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued the official notification for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 on 5 May 2026. Through this recruitment drive, approximately 1230 vacancies have been announced for various prestigious administrative posts in Bihar. This examination serves as a key gateway for graduates aspiring to join state government services, including roles such as Sub-Divisional Officer and other administrative positions.

The online application process for the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 will begin on 7 May 2026 and will remain open until 31 May 2026 on the official website. Candidates planning to appear for the exam should review all essential details, including eligibility criteria, exam schedule, and syllabus, before submitting their application. As per the schedule, the BPSC 72nd Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is scheduled to be held on 26 July 2026.

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BPSC 72nd Exam Date 2026 – Important Updates

The BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 has been released on 05 May April 2026. As per the official examination calendar, the 72nd BPSC Preliminary Examination is scheduled to be conducted on 26 July 2026.

Particulars Details
Organisation Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Exam Name BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
BPSC Notification 2026 Release Date 5th May 2026
Posts SDO, DSP, Revenue Officer & other posts
Total Vacancies 1230
Application Mode Online
BPSC 72nd Registration Start Date 7th May 2026
BPSC 72nd Registration End Date 31st May 2026
Prelims Exam Date 26 July 2026
Admit Card Release July 2026
Exam Mode Offline
Eligibility Graduation
Selection Process Prelims → Mains → Interview
Job Location Bihar
Official Website https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in

BPSC 72nd Notification 2026– Key Details

The official BPSC website has been provided the BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 PDF containing all details, including:

  • Application Process
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Exam Pattern & Syllabus
  • Vacancy Details
  • Exam Centers

Candidates must check the notification carefully for the 72nd BPSC Notification 2026 last date to avoid missing deadlines.

Click Here to Download the 72nd BPSC Notification PDF

BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026 (BPSC 72nd Notification)

The 72nd BPSC Notification sets eligibility based on four major parameters:

Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit

  • General (Male): 20 to 37 years
  • General (Female) and OBC (Male/Female): Up to 40 years
  • SC/ST (Male/Female): Up to 42 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold:

  • A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, or
  • An equivalent qualification recognized by the government.

Physical Standards

Candidates must meet the prescribed physical standards as per the post requirements (where applicable).

Category Height Chest (Male)
SC/ST (Male) 5’3″ (160 cm) 31 inches (79 cm)
General (Male) 5’5″ (165 cm) 32 inches (81 cm)
Female Candidates 5’2″ (157 cm) Not Applicable

BPSC Civil Service Exam Pattern & Syllabus

BPSC Exam Pattern 2026

The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination has three stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
  2. Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
  3. Interview/Personality Test

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

Particulars Details
Type of Exam Objective (MCQ-based)
Total Marks 150
Duration 2 hours
Subjects General Studies (Single Paper)
Negative Marking Yes
Qualifying Nature Screening test for Mains

Note: Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit list but are essential for shortlisting.

BPSC Mains Exam Pattern

Paper Marks Type
General Hindi 100 Qualifying (30% marks required)
General Studies Paper 1 300 Descriptive
General Studies Paper 2 300 Descriptive
Optional Subject

Essay

 100

300

 Objectives ( Qualifying)

Descriptive
  • Total Marks in Mains (merit): 900 (excluding Hindi & Optional paper)
  • Hindi Paper is qualifying; marks are not added to the final total.

BPSC Interview/Personality Test

  • Marks: 120
  • Candidates are interviewed based on current affairs, Bihar-related topics, and overall personality traits.

BPSC Syllabus 2026 (Overview)

Prelims Syllabus (General Studies)

  • Current Affairs (National and International)
  • Indian History and Indian National Movement
  • Bihar’s History and Contributions
  • Geography (Physical, Economic, and Social), with focus on Bihar
  • Indian Polity and Economy
  • General Science
  • General Mental Ability

Mains Syllabus (Brief Overview)

General Hindi

  • Essay
  • Grammar (वाक्य रचना, संधि, समास)
  • Synonyms/Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction

General Studies Paper 1

  • Modern History of India and Indian Culture
  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Statistical Analysis, Diagrams, and Graphs

General Studies Paper 2

  • Indian Polity and Indian Economy
  • Geography of India and Bihar
  • Role and Impact of Science and Technology in India’s Development

Optional Subjects (Choose one)

Includes subjects like Political Science, Sociology, History, Geography, Public Administration, Literature (Hindi, English, Urdu, etc.), and others.

Essay Paper

BPSC 72nd Civil Service Exam 2026 – Selection Process

The 72nd BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) will follow the standard three-stage process:

  • Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
  • Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
  • Interview

The BPSC 72nd Preliminary Exam 2026 will offer a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to join the Bihar Government. Aspirants are advised to continue their preparation, as the official 72nd BPSC notification will be released after the 71st BPSC exam cycle concludes.

Stay tuned to the official BPSC website for all the latest updates, including the application process, exam schedule, and eligibility details for the 72nd BPSC Exam 2026.

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