BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for 1,186 Vacancies | Prelims on 26 July

📅 Post Date: 22 May 2026, 10:32 PM | resultonlineindia.com

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,186 vacancies across various prestigious departments of the Bihar Government, including administrative, police, revenue, and taxation services. The online application window is open from 7 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026. Candidates aged 20-37 years (as per category relaxation) are eligible. Read below for complete BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 details, including eligibility, fee, selection process, and direct links.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 – Short Details

Organization	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Examination Name	72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
Total Vacancies	1,186 (Revised from 1,230)
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Important Dates – BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

Event	Date
Official Notification Release	6 May 2026 (Corrigendum issued)
Online Apply Start Date	7 May 2026
Online Apply Last Date	31 May 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	31 May 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	26 July 2026
Admit Card Release	To be notified (likely 1 week before exam)
Result Date	Will be updated here

Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the official BPSC website.

Application Fee (Online Mode)

Category	Fee
All Categories (General/OBC/SC/ST/Female)	₹ 100/-
Extra Biometric Charges (if no Aadhaar)	₹ 200/- additional

Payment modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI.

Age Limits (As on 1 August 2026)

Minimum Age: 20 years (for most posts)
Maximum Age: 37 years (General Male)
Maximum Age (OBC/EWS): 40 years
Maximum Age (SC/ST/Female): 42 years

Age relaxation applicable as per Bihar Government rules. Refer to official notification for post-specific age limits.

Vacancy Details – BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

Post Name	Number of Vacancies
Revenue Officer	365
Cooperative Extension Officer	130
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM/SDO)	100
Other Posts (DSP, State Tax Assistant Commissioner, Block Panchayat Raj Officer, etc.)	591
Total Vacancies (after withdrawal of 44 Sugarcane Officer posts)	1,186

For complete post-wise and category-wise breakup, candidates must refer to the official notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

Educational Qualification:

For most posts: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they fulfill all conditions at the time of document verification.
For Financial Administrative Officer: Graduation with specialization in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Nationality & Domicile:

Candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Reservation benefits are applicable only to permanent residents of Bihar.

Note: Detailed eligibility per post is available in the official notification.

How to Fill BPSC 72nd CCE Online Form 2026 – Step by Step

Interested candidates can follow these steps to apply for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026:

Click on the Apply Online link given in the Important Links section below.
Or visit the official BPSC portal: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in or bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user, or log in with existing credentials.
Fill the application form carefully with personal, educational, and contact details.
Upload scanned photograph, signature, graduation certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and valid ID proof.
Pay the application fee of ₹100 online (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
Submit the form before 31 May 2026.
Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.

Note for candidates: The information provided here is based on the official BPSC 72nd CCE notification. It is strongly recommended to read the Official Notification carefully before filling the form (especially Last Date, Age Limit, and Educational Qualification).

Mode of Selection – BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:

Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying, Objective MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours). Revised pattern: Option 'E' for unanswered questions, else 1/3 negative marking.
Stage 2: Main Examination (Descriptive) – General Hindi (Qualifying), two General Studies papers, Essay, and one Optional Subject (MCQ, but marks not counted in merit).
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test – Final merit based on Mains + Interview marks.

Important Links (Internal SEO)

Apply Online (BPSC 72nd CCE) Download Official Notification PDF Check Exam Pattern & Syllabus Check Eligibility & Age Calculator BPSC Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: When does the online application for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 start?

Ans: The online application started on 7 May 2026.

Q2: What is the last date for BPSC 72nd CCE Online Form 2026?

Ans: The last date is 31 May 2026.

Q3: What is the age limit for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

Ans: Minimum 20 years and maximum 37 years (General Male) as on 1 August 2026. Relaxation as per Bihar government rules.

Q4: What is the educational eligibility for BPSC 72nd CCE Vacancy 2026?

Ans: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply.

Q5: What is the application fee for BPSC 72nd CCE?

Ans: The application fee is ₹100 for all categories. Candidates without Aadhaar card must pay an additional ₹200 as biometric charges.

Q6: When is the BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam date?

Ans: The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026.

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