BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam 2026 Postponed: 25 October Exam Deferred — Latest Update
Important update (12 October 2026): The Bihar Public Service Commission has postponed the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination that was to be held on 25 October 2026 (Sunday). The notice from the Controller of Examinations says the exam is postponed due to unavoidable reasons, and that information about the new exam date will be given later. No new date has been announced yet. The notice does not ask candidates to do anything new — keep preparing, and check the official BPSC website for the revised schedule.
Download BPSC Notice dated 12 Oct 2026 — 72nd CCE (Pre) Postponed (PDF) | Visit BPSC Official Website
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Notification: 1230 Posts, Eligibility, Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 with 1,230 vacancies in Table I and Table II. It covers Sub-Divisional Officer (Bihar Administrative Service), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Revenue Officer, CDPO and Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (women only). See more Bihar Government Jobs.
Online applications ran from 7 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 on bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and are now closed. The Preliminary Examination, first expected in July 2026 (tentative) and later fixed for 25 October 2026, is now postponed — BPSC will announce the new date later. Below we cover the vacancies, eligibility, pay levels, selection process and fees. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for every BPSC update.
What are the Key Highlights of BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026?
BPSC, headquartered at 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna, runs this integrated exam in two parts: Table I (72nd CCE) covers 22 services and 1,077 of the vacancies, and Table II has 153 for CDPO (20), Financial Administrative Officer (32) and Sub-Divisional Protection Officer for women (101).
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Top Posts | SDO / Sr. Deputy Collector (BAS), DSP, State Tax AC, Revenue Officer, CDPO |
| Total Vacancies | 1,230 (Table I — 1,077 + Table II — 153) |
| Pay Level | Pay Matrix Level-6, Level-7 and Level-9 |
| Job Location | Bihar (state-wide postings) |
| Application Window | 7 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 (closed) |
| Prelims Exam Date |
How Many Vacancies are in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The Bihar Revenue Service is the biggest recruiter with 365 Revenue Officer posts. In Table I, 344 of the 1,077 are reserved for women, and 26 (22 in Table I, 4 in Table II) go to grandchildren of freedom fighters. BPSC says the count may go up or down if more requisitions arrive before the Prelims.
| Post | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisional Officer / Sr. Deputy Collector (BAS) | Level-9 | 100 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | Level-9 | 22 |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Bihar Finance Service) | Level-9 | 76 |
| Sub-Election Officer | Level-9 | 7 |
| Sub-Registrar / Joint Sub-Registrar | Level-9 | 3 |
| Labour Superintendent | Level-9 | 10 |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies | Level-9 | 10 |
| District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies | Level-9 | 2 |
| Bihar Education Service (Administration) | Level-9 | 9 |
| District Minority Welfare Officer | Level-9 | 1 |
| Cane Officer | Level-9 | 44 |
| Probation Officer | Level-9 | 4 |
| Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director | Level-9 | 10 |
| Municipal Executive Officer | Level-7 | 54 |
| Rural Development Officer | Level-7 | 65 |
| Revenue Officer (Bihar Revenue Service) | Level-7 | 365 |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer | Level-7 | 70 |
| Cooperative Extension Officer | Level-7 | 130 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Level-7 | 56 |
| Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service) | Level-7 | 31 |
| Block SC & ST Welfare Officer | Level-7 | 5 |
| Block Minority Welfare Officer | Level-6 | 3 |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Level-9 | 20 |
| Financial Administrative Officer (Bihar FAS) | Level-9 | 32 |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Women only) | Level-9 | 101 |
| Total | — | 1,230 |
What is the Eligibility for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Educational Qualification
- 72nd CCE (Table I, all 22 services): Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or equivalent
- CDPO: Graduate, with a Mains optional subject from Home Science, Psychology, Sociology or Labour & Social Welfare
- Financial Administrative Officer (Bihar FAS): Graduation in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics
- Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (women only): Graduation in Psychology or Law
Certificates must be issued on or before 31 May 2026. If you are a graduate looking for state government jobs, check the eligibility above.
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2026)
The minimum age is 20 years for DSP, 21 years for Table I posts 12 to 21, CDPO and Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, and 22 years for all other posts. Date of birth is taken from the Matric certificate.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR Male | 37 years |
| UR Female / BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| PwBD | 10 years over the upper limit |
| Ex-Servicemen | Defence service + 3 years (actual age max 57) |
| Ex-Servicemen / Commissioned Officers (5+ years service) | Up to 5 years |
| SC / ST Ex-Servicemen / Officers | 3 more years (prison service), 5 more (other services) |
| Bihar Govt Employees | 5 years (max 5 attempts after joining service) |
| Ex-NCC Full-time Cadets / Instructors | NCC service period (max 3 years over the limit) |
Physical Standards (DSP only)
For the 22 DSP posts, height-chest, vision and medical standards apply as per Appendix-Ka of the notification.
| Test | Standard |
|---|---|
| Height-Chest (21+ years) | e.g. 62.5-65 in height: 30 / 32 in chest (full table in Appendix-Ka) |
| Distance Vision (with glasses) | 6/6 good eye, 6/12 bad eye |
| Myopia | Not above -2.5 D, no degenerative changes in retina; age 25+: up to -3.5 D if corrected to 6/6 |
| Other Checks | Hearing, dental, chest / heart / lungs |
What is the Salary for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The notification gives the Pay Matrix level of each post, not the basic pay amount.
| Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|
| Level-9 | Table I posts 1 to 13 (SDO, DSP, State Tax AC, Cane Officer and others), CDPO, FAO, Sub-Divisional Protection Officer |
| Level-7 | Municipal Executive Officer, RDO, Revenue Officer, BPRO, Cooperative Extension Officer, LEO, Supply Inspector, Block SC & ST Welfare Officer |
| Level-6 | Block Minority Welfare Officer |
What is the Selection Process for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Selection runs through Prelims, Mains and Interview, followed by a medical examination and document verification. Final merit is out of 1,020 marks (Mains 900 + Interview 120); Prelims marks are not counted. In a tie, higher Mains marks decide the rank.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Prelims | 150 General Studies MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark per wrong answer, and per question with no option (A-E) marked |
| Prelims Qualifying Marks | General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, and 32% for SC, ST, Women and PwBD |
| Called for Mains | 10 times the vacancies |
| Called for Interview | 2.5 times the vacancies |
| Interview | 120 marks |
| Service/Post Preference | Filled in priority order in the separate Mains online application; no later claim for a post not marked |
The Prelims covers General Science, current events, history and geography of India and Bihar, Indian Polity and Economy, Bihar’s economy, the national movement with Bihar’s role, and General Mental Ability. See more syllabus and exam pattern guides on our portal.
Mains (Written) Examination
| Paper | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 (qualifying 30%, not counted) |
| General Studies Paper-I | 300 |
| General Studies Paper-II | 300 |
| Essay (72nd CCE) | 300 |
| Optional Subject (72nd CCE) | 100 MCQs (qualifying only) |
| Post-specific Optional (CDPO / FAO / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, replaces Essay) | 300 (counted in merit) |
Mains can be written in Hindi, English or Urdu — one language only.
How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026? (Applications Closed)
Note: The online application window closed on 31 May 2026. These steps are kept for reference only.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in with email and mobile
- Sign in via DigiLocker (Meri Pehchaan) or direct login
- Create your profile: personal, address, qualification, experience, photo and signature
- Upload documents (PDF, max 100 KB each); signature JPG (max 15 KB, 220×100 px); photo by webcam
- After Profile Lock, choose ‘New Advertisement’ and select BPSC 72nd CCE
- Click ‘Pay Fees’, select your post(s) and pay via SBI Payment Gateway
- Click ‘Proceed to Application’, submit and download the copy with your Application Number, Application ID and Bar Code
What are the Important Dates for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 7 May 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 May 2026 (closed) |
| Prelims Exam Date | |
| Postponement Notice | 12 October 2026 |
| Age As-On Date | 1 August 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories (per exam — 72nd CCE, CDPO, FAO, Sub-Divisional Protection Officer) | Rs. 100/- |
| Biometric (if Aadhaar not entered) | Rs. 200/- extra per exam |
| Mains Exam Fee | Paid separately with the Mains online application (amount not given in this notification) |
| Medical Examination (after interview) | Rs. 16/- in cash |
Under the Bihar GAD Resolution dated 21 August 2025, every candidate pays a flat Rs. 100 for the Prelims, including UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST, BCL, Women and PwBD. Payment is online through the SBI Payment Gateway and is non-refundable.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 — Essential Links
- BPSC Important Notice dated 12 Oct 2026 — Integrated 72nd CCE (Pre) Postponed (PDF)
- Download Original BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Advertisement (PDF)
- BPSC Online Candidate Login (applications closed 31 May 2026)
- Visit BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Official Website
- Official Notification Page for BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam 2026 Postponed
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram for Bihar Govt Jobs
The BPSC 72nd CCE is a big chance to join the BAS, DSP or Bihar Finance Service, with 1,230 posts on offer. The Prelims that was to be held on 25 October 2026 is now postponed, and BPSC will share the new date later. Use this extra time to revise, and keep checking the official BPSC website. For more updates, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in and our Bihar Government Jobs page.