The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, which was scheduled to be held on 26 July 2026 (Sunday). As per an official notice signed by the Examination Controller, the exam has been deferred due to "unavoidable reasons," and a new date will be announced separately in due course. This update is based directly on the postponement notice and the original 72nd CCE advertisement published on the official BPSC website.
| Name Of Post | 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (72nd CCE) |
| Post Date / Update | 22 July 2026 |
| Short Information | BPSC has postponed the 72nd CCE Preliminary exam originally scheduled for 26 July 2026; the new exam date will be notified later. |
Important Highlights
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name/Subject | Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, for various Bihar administrative and allied services (Sub-Divisional Officer, Deputy SP, State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Officer, Block Panchayati Raj Officer, Labour Superintendent and others) |
| Total Vacancy | 1230 posts (1077 posts under Table-I services + 153 posts under Table-II services, including a women-only Sub-Divisional Protection Officer category), as per the official 72nd CCE advertisement |
| Advertisement/Reference Number | 72nd CCE Advertisement dated 05.05.2026 |
| Location | Bihar (examination centres across the state) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Exam Postponement Notice |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 07 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Examination Program Notice Issued (announcing 26 July exam date) | 10 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Originally Scheduled | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Postponement Notice Issued | 18 July 2026 |
| New Exam Date | Not yet announced; BPSC has stated it will be notified separately |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100/- |
| Additional Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar number not furnished in application) | Rs. 200/- |
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
- Minimum age: 20, 21 or 22 years depending on the specific service/post applied for.
- Maximum age (Unreserved, Male): 37 years.
- Maximum age (Unreserved Female / Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class, both genders): 40 years.
- Maximum age (Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe, both genders): 42 years.
- Additional age relaxation is available for Bihar government contractual employees and other categories as per the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection for the 72nd CCE is a three-stage process:
- Preliminary Examination – A single objective-type General Studies paper of 150 marks, to be completed in 2 hours, with 1/3rd mark negative marking for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for unreserved candidates, 36.5% for Backward Class, 34% for Extremely Backward Class, and 32% for SC/ST, women and PwD candidates.
- Main (Written) Examination – Comprises a qualifying General Hindi paper (100 marks, minimum 30% required but not counted for merit), General Studies Paper I (300 marks), General Studies Paper II (300 marks), an Essay paper (300 marks), and one optional subject (300 marks, qualifying in nature). The 900 marks from General Studies I & II and the Essay paper count towards merit.
- Personality Test (Interview) – 120 marks. Only candidates who appear for the interview are included in the final merit list, which is prepared out of a combined 1020 marks (900 Mains + 120 Interview).
Important Links
| Official Postponement Notice | Click Here |
| Official 72nd CCE Advertisement (Notification) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. Why has the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary exam been postponed? According to the official notice issued by BPSC, the exam has been postponed due to "unavoidable reasons." No further reason has been detailed in the notice.
Q2. What was the original date of the BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims exam? The exam was originally scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday), as per the Examination Program notice issued by BPSC on 10 July 2026.
Q3. When will the new exam date for BPSC 72nd CCE be announced? BPSC has stated that the new date will be notified separately later. Candidates should keep checking the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for updates.
Q4. How many vacancies are covered under the BPSC 72nd CCE? As per the official advertisement, a total of 1230 posts are covered — 1077 posts under Table-I services (such as Sub-Divisional Officer, Deputy SP, Revenue Officer and others) and 153 posts under Table-II services (including a women-only category).
Q5. What is the exam pattern for the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary exam? The Prelims is a single objective-type General Studies paper of 150 marks to be completed in 2 hours, with 1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer.
Q6. Is there any change to the application dates due to the postponement? No. The postponement notice relates only to the exam date. The online application window (7 May 2026 to 31 May 2026) is unaffected as it has already closed.
Q7. Will candidates get a fee refund because of the postponement? The official postponement notice does not mention any fee refund; it only states that the exam date has been deferred and a new date will follow.
Q8. What is the official website to check updates on BPSC 72nd CCE? Candidates should regularly check bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the revised exam date and any further notices related to the 72nd CCE.
