BPSC 72nd Prelims Postponed Again: 8-Week Strategy to Use the Extra Time

The BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims has been postponed again. It was first set for 26 July 2026, then moved to 25 October 2026, and that date has now been cancelled too. A new date has not been announced.

Being told “not yet” twice is frustrating. Many aspirants lose a month this way: they slow down because the exam feels far away, and then they rush once the new date arrives. This guide is here to help you avoid that. It explains what the postponement means for you, what the BPSC Prelims actually rewards, and how to plan your next eight weeks so you’re ready whenever the date is announced.

Quick answer: Treat the exam as if it is about eight weeks away. Spend the first four weeks fixing your weakest areas (usually Everyday Science, Maths/Reasoning and Bihar GK), the next three on full-length mocks with negative marking, and keep the last week only for revision. Don’t start a new book or a new course now.

BPSC 72nd CCE: Where Things Stand

Detail	Status
Total vacancies	1,186 (revised from 1,230)
Applications	Closed on 31 May 2026
Prelims, first date	26 July 2026 (postponed)
Prelims, second date	25 October 2026 (postponed)
New Prelims date	Not announced yet
Admit card	Will be released before the new exam date
Official website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in

BPSC usually releases admit cards about a week or two before the exam, so you may not get much warning once the date is out. For the full timeline, see our BPSC 72nd CCE notification page.

What the BPSC Prelims Actually Tests

The Prelims is a single General Studies paper: 150 objective questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, and 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. It is a screening test. Your Prelims marks are not added to the final merit, so the only goal is to cross the cut-off.

That changes how you should prepare. You don’t need to master everything. You need to score steadily in the areas BPSC asks about every year, and avoid losing marks to careless guessing.

Based on candidate analysis of the 71st Prelims (13 September 2025), the paper looked roughly like this:

Area	Approx. questions	What to focus on
Current affairs, schemes, indices & reports	20–30	Last 12–18 months: government schemes, awards, reports like HDI, defence news
Everyday Science	10–15	Class 6–10 NCERT physics, chemistry, biology; diseases, vitamins, everyday applications
History (India + Bihar)	8–10	Ancient Bihar (Magadh, Nalanda), the national movement and Bihar’s part in it
Geography (India + Bihar)	7–9	Rivers, soils, minerals, districts, agriculture of Bihar
General Mental Ability	9–10	Percentages, ratio, averages, series, coding, data interpretation
Polity & Economy	Varies	Constitution basics, Bihar economy, budget and survey highlights

These figures are estimates from candidates, not official data. The pattern is still clear: current affairs, Everyday Science and Bihar-specific questions make up a big share of the paper, and many of these are easy marks if you have revised them.

In the 71st Prelims, the Unreserved cut-off was 88 out of 150. Our BPSC cut-off page has the full category-wise breakdown and trends.

An 8-Week Plan for the 72nd Prelims

This plan assumes you have already covered the syllabus once. If you haven’t, add two weeks to Phase 1. If the new date turns out to be sooner, cut Phase 1 short and move straight to mocks.

Weeks 1–4: Fix your weak areas

• Take one full mock on day one without preparing. Note your score and mark every section where you scored below 50%.
• Spend 60% of your time on those weak sections. For most aspirants, this means Everyday Science, Maths/Reasoning and Bihar GK.
• Everyday Science: Read Class 6–10 NCERT science and make one-page notes per chapter on diseases, vitamins, units and common chemicals.
• Maths and Reasoning: Solve 20 questions a day. This section has fixed topics, and practice makes it reliable.
• Bihar GK: Cover Bihar’s history, geography, economy and recent schemes. Questions here repeat in style year after year.
• Current affairs: 45 minutes daily. Read our daily current affairs and make short notes of schemes, reports and awards.

Weeks 5–7: Mocks and analysis

• Take three full-length mocks a week at 12 PM, the same time as the real exam.
• Spend more time analysing than testing. For every wrong answer, write down why you got it wrong: you didn’t know it, you misread it, or you guessed.
• Solve previous year papers from the 67th to the 71st Prelims. BPSC often comes back to the same topics. You’ll find them in our previous year questions section.
• Find your safe attempt number. If your accuracy drops when you attempt more than about 120 questions, that’s your limit.

You can take free full-length tests on our BPSC mock test page.

Week 8: Revision only

• Go through your short notes, mistake log and current affairs notes.
• Take one or two light mocks only, to stay in rhythm.
• Don’t start any new topic or book.
• Sleep on time. A fresh mind on exam day is worth several marks.

Handling Negative Marking

With 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer, three wrong guesses cancel out one correct answer. A few simple rules help:

• Answer it if you’re sure, or if you can confidently rule out two options.
• Skip it if you can’t rule out any option. A blind guess loses marks over time.
• Don’t change answers on a hunch in the last ten minutes. Change one only if you clearly remember the right fact.

Mistakes to Avoid During the Wait

• Stopping your routine. Even three focused hours a day keeps you in touch.
• Collecting too much material. One good book per subject plus revision beats five new PDFs.
• Ignoring current affairs. The longer the delay, the more recent events BPSC can ask about. Keep your notes up to date.
• Only reading and never testing. Your score improves when you practise under exam conditions, not by reading more.
• Trusting rumours about the date. Rely only on notices from bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the BPSC 72nd Prelims exam been postponed?

Yes. It was first scheduled for 26 July 2026, then moved to 25 October 2026. That date has also been postponed, and BPSC has not announced a new date yet.

When will the BPSC 72nd admit card be released?

The admit card will be released on bpsc.bihar.gov.in before the new exam date. BPSC usually releases it one to two weeks before the exam.

Can I still apply for BPSC 72nd CCE?

No. Online applications closed on 31 May 2026. The postponement does not reopen the application window unless BPSC says so in an official notice.

How many questions should I attempt in BPSC Prelims?

There is no fixed number. For the 71st Prelims, analysts put good attempts at around 115–125 questions. Work out your own safe number from your mock test accuracy.

Do Prelims marks count in the final BPSC merit list?

No. The Prelims is only for screening. The final merit is based on Mains and the interview, out of 1,020 marks. See our BPSC exam pattern guide for details.

We will update this page as soon as BPSC announces the new Prelims date. Last updated: 17 October 2026.