The BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims has been postponed again, and the new date has not been announced. The exam had been moved from 26 July 2026 to 25 October 2026, and that date has now been cancelled too. The recruitment is for 1,186 posts (revised from 1,230). Applications closed on 31 May 2026. Admit cards will be released before the new exam date.
Last updated: 14 October 2026 · By Ritik Raushan
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
| Conducted by | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Total vacancies | 1,186 (revised from 1,230) |
| Prelims date | Postponed; new date to be announced |
| Selection stages | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC 72nd CCE important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 5 May 2026 |
| Vacancy corrigendum | 6 May 2026 |
| Online application | 7 May to 31 May 2026 (closed) |
| Prelims, original date | 26 July 2026 (postponed) |
| Prelims, revised date | 25 October 2026 (postponed again) |
| Prelims, new date | To be announced |
| Admit card | Before the new exam date |
| Mains | To be announced |
How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE?
BPSC first advertised 1,230 posts. A corrigendum withdrew the 44 Sugarcane Officer posts, bringing the total to 1,186. Some reports quote 1,187 or 1,189; the latest corrigendum on the BPSC website is the final word. These are the posts with the most vacancies:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Revenue Officer and equivalent | 365 |
| Cooperative Extension Officer | 130 |
| Sub-divisional Protection Officer (women only) | 101 |
| Sub-divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector | 100 |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner | 76 |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer | 70 |
| Rural Development Officer | 65 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | 56 |
| City Executive Officer | 54 |
| Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent | 32 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | 22 |
| Child Development Project Officer | 20 |
Who can apply?
Graduates in any discipline aged 20 to 22 (minimum, depending on post) up to 37 (Unreserved men) on 1 August 2026, with higher limits for women and reserved categories. Some posts need specific subjects. Full details are on the BPSC eligibility page.
What is the selection process?
- Prelims: 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 2 hours, 1/3 negative marking. Screening only.
- Mains: General Hindi (qualifying), GS Paper I, GS Paper II, Essay, and a qualifying optional.
- Interview: 120 marks. Final merit is out of 1,020.
See the BPSC exam pattern and BPSC syllabus for the full breakdown.
How to use the extra preparation time
- Revise current affairs from the last 12 to 15 months, with a focus on Bihar. Start with daily current affairs.
- Solve BPSC previous year questions topic by topic.
- Take a full-length BPSC mock test every week, and aim above the recent cut-offs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the BPSC 72nd Prelims exam?
The Prelims scheduled for 25 October 2026 has been postponed, and BPSC has not yet announced the new date. Check bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the official notice.
How many times has the BPSC 72nd Prelims been postponed?
Twice. It was first moved from 26 July 2026 to 25 October 2026, and the 25 October date has also been postponed.
How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE?
1,186 posts, after 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were withdrawn from the original 1,230.
Can I still apply for BPSC 72nd CCE?
No. The online application window closed on 31 May 2026.
When will the BPSC 72nd admit card be released?
BPSC usually releases admit cards a week or two before the exam. Dates will follow once the new exam date is announced.
BPSC revises dates and vacancy numbers through corrigenda. Always confirm details on the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, before you apply or plan around a date.