The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the prestigious BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) annually to recruit eligible graduates for high-ranking positions, including Subdivision Officer, Bihar Civil Services, and various administrative roles. For the 72nd recruitment cycle, the BPSC has officially announced 1230 vacancies across multiple departments in the state.
BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 Out
The official BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 notification was released on 5th May 2026 on the commission's website at https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/. This comprehensive notification outlines critical information, including registration deadlines, eligibility requirements, and the detailed selection framework for the 1230 available posts.
Download Official BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 PDF
BPSC 72nd 2026 Exam Summary
The BPSC selection process consists of three rigorous stages: the Preliminary Exam, the Main Exam, and the Personal Interview. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for graduates aspiring to build a career in Bihar's public administration. Refer to the BPSC CCE overview table below for a quick summary of the examination details.
| BPSC 72nd Exam 2026- Overview | |
| Organisation, | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 |
| Posts | Sub Divison Officer/Senior Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Commandant, Superintendent, Sub Registrar, Sub Election Officer, Assistant Director, District Minority Welfare Officer, Sugarcane Officer and Other Posts |
| Vacancies | 1230 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 7th to 31st May 2026 |
| Selection process | Prelims- Mains- Interview |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official website | www.bpsc.bih.nic.in |
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Important Dates BPSC 72nd 2026 Exam
The online application window opened on 5th May 2026, with the final deadline for submissions set for 31st May 2026. Review the important application dates in the table provided below.
| Events | Dates |
| BPSC 72nd Notification | 5th May 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts from | 7th May 2026 |
| Online Registration Ends on | 31st May 2026 |
| BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card | July 2026 |
| 72nd BPSC Prelims Exam Date 2026 | 26th July 2026 |
What is the BPSC CCE 72nd Exam Date?
The BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Exam is scheduled to be held on 26th July 2026 (Sunday). The schedule for the Main Examination will be released at a later date.
BPSC 72nd Vacancy 2026
The 1230 vacancies encompass a wide range of roles, including Sub-Divisional Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commandant, Sub-Registrar, Sub-Election Officer, Assistant Director, and District Minority Welfare Officer, among several other administrative positions.
BPSC 72nd Exam Overview
| Post Name | Gender | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BC (Female) |
| Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector (अनुमंडल पदाधिकारी / वरीय उप समाहर्ता) | Male | 100 | 40 | 10 | 16 | 01 | 18 | 12 | 03 |
| Female | 34 | 14 | 04 | 06 | 00 | 06 | 04 | - | |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (पुलिस उपाधीक्षक) | Male | 22 | 11 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 06 | 01 | 00 |
| Female | 06 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | - | |
| Assistant Commissioner, State Tax (राज्य-कर सहायक आयुक्त) | Male | 76 | 29 | 07 | 12 | 00 | 19 | 07 | 02 |
| Female | 23 | 10 | 02 | 04 | 00 | 05 | 02 | - | |
| Sub Election Officer (अवर निर्वाचन पदाधिकारी) | Male | 07 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Assistant Registrar (अवर निबंधक) | Male | 03 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Labour Superintendent (श्रम अधीक्षक) | Male | 10 | 06 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies (सहायक निबंधक) | Male | 10 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| Female | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| District Audit Officer (जिला अंकेक्षण पदाधिकारी) | Male | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Bihar Education Service (बिहार शिक्षा सेवा) | Male | 09 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 03 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| District Minority Welfare Officer (जिला अल्पसंख्यक कल्याण पदाधिकारी) | Male | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Sugarcane Officer (ईख पदाधिकारी) | Male | 44 | 18 | 04 | 07 | 01 | 08 | 05 | 01 |
| Female | 14 | 06 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 02 | - | |
| Probation Officer (प्रवेशन पदाधिकारी) | Male | 04 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Assistant Planning Officer (सहायक योजना पदाधिकारी) | Male | 10 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Female | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| City Executive Officer (नगर कार्यपालक पदाधिकारी) | Male | 54 | 24 | 05 | 12 | 00 | 07 | 06 | 00 |
| Female | 18 | 08 | 02 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 02 | - | |
| Rural Development Officer (ग्रामीण विकास पदाधिकारी) | Male | 65 | 27 | 07 | 14 | 00 | 10 | 05 | 02 |
| Female | 22 | 09 | 02 | 05 | 00 | 04 | 02 | - | |
| Sugarcane Officer (ईख पदाधिकारी) | Male | 44 | 18 | 04 | 07 | 01 | 08 | 05 | 01 |
| Female | 14 | 06 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 02 | - | |
| Probation Officer (प्रवेशन पदाधिकारी) | Male | 04 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Assistant Planning Officer (सहायक योजना पदाधिकारी) | Male | 10 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 01 |
| Female | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| City Executive Officer (नगर कार्यपालक पदाधिकारी) | Male | 54 | 24 | 05 | 12 | 00 | 07 | 06 | 00 |
| Female | 18 | 08 | 02 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 02 | - | |
| Rural Development Officer (ग्रामीण विकास पदाधिकारी) | Male | 65 | 27 | 07 | 14 | 00 | 10 | 05 | 02 |
| Female | 22 | 09 | 02 | 05 | 00 | 04 | 02 | - | |
| Revenue Officer & Equivalent (राजस्व अधिकारी एवं समकक्ष) | Male | 365 | 159 | 37 | 57 | 02 | 66 | 31 | 13 |
| Female | 123 | 56 | 13 | 20 | 00 | 23 | 11 | - | |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer (प्रखंड पंचायत राज पदाधिकारी) | Male | 70 | 27 | 07 | 11 | 00 | 13 | 08 | 04 |
| Female | 22 | 09 | 02 | 04 | 00 | 04 | 03 | - | |
| Cooperative Extension Officer (सहकारिता प्रसार पदाधिकारी) | Male | 130 | 68 | 13 | 03 | 00 | 13 | 33 | 00 |
| Female | 47 | 24 | 05 | 01 | 00 | 05 | 12 | - | |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (श्रम प्रवर्तन पदाधिकारी) | Male | 56 | 18 | 06 | 09 | 00 | 13 | 09 | 01 |
| Female | 19 | 06 | 02 | 03 | 00 | 05 | 03 | - | |
| Supply Inspector (आपूर्ति निरीक्षक) | Male | 31 | 20 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 10 | 07 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - | |
| Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (प्रखंड अनु. जाति/जनजाति कल्याण पदाधिकारी) | Male | 05 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| Block Minority Welfare Officer (प्रखंड अल्पसंख्यक कल्याण पदाधिकारी) | Male | 03 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Female | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | - |
Important Dates for BPSC 72nd CCE
| Post Name | Gender | Total | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BC (Female) |
| Child Development Project Officer (बाल विकास परियोजना पदाधिकारी) | Male | 20 | 12 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 05 | 00 |
| Female | 06 | 04 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | - | |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (वित्तीय प्रशासनिक पदाधिकारी एवं समकक्ष) | Male | 32 | 12 | 03 | 04 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 |
| Female | 09 | 04 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | - | |
| Sub-Divisional Social Welfare Officer (Only for Women) (अनुमंडल संसर्गण पदाधिकारी, समाज कल्याण विभाग – केवल महिलाओं के लिए) | Female Only | 101 | 41 | 10 | 16 | 01 | 18 | 12 | 03 |
BPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026
Applicants for the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 must ensure they meet all educational and age-related eligibility criteria before completing their application. Failure to satisfy the graduation requirements will lead to the automatic rejection of the candidate's application.
Educational Qualification
| Name of Exam/Post | Educational Qualification |
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination | Candidates must have passed a graduation or an equivalent examination from a recognised university. |
| Child Development Project Officer | Candidates must hold a Graduation degree from a recognised university. Additionally, one of the following subjects must be chosen as an optional subject for the Main Examination: Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare. |
| Financial Administrative Officer and Equivalent | Candidates must have a Graduation degree from a recognised university or affiliated institute in any one of the following subjects: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics. |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Law from a recognised university. Additionally, one of the following optional subjects must be selected for the Main Examination: Psychology or Law. |
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
As of 1st August 2026, the minimum age requirement for candidates is between 20, 21, or 22 years, depending on the specific post. The maximum age limits are strictly regulated by category as defined in the official guidelines.
- For Unreserved (Male), the maximum age is 37 years.
- For Unreserved (Female), Backward Class, and Extremely Backward Class (Male and Female), the maximum age is 40 years.
- For Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Male and Female), the maximum age is 42 years.
BPSC CCE Attempt Limit
Candidates are permitted a maximum of 5 attempts throughout their entire service period for competitive exams conducted by the commission.
BPSC 72nd Application Form 2026
The online application portal for BPSC 72nd CCE was activated on 7th May 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply via the official website at https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in/ early to avoid potential technical issues near the submission deadline.
Apply Online: BPSC 72nd CCE Application Form 2026
Application Fee
An examination fee is required for each application. Candidates opting out of providing their Aadhaar Number for identity verification will be charged an additional Rs. 200/- as a biometric processing fee. The standard application fee for exams like the 72nd CCE, CDPO, and FAO is Rs. 100/-.
Steps to Apply
Follow these systematic steps to successfully register and apply for the BPSC 72nd Exam 2026.
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for the 72nd Integrated Combined Competitive Examination.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR):
(i) Enter your basic details (name, mobile number, email ID, Aadhaar, etc.)
(ii) Generate your login credentials - Log in to your account using your User ID and Password.
- Fill in the detailed application form:
(i) Personal details
(ii) Educational qualifications
(iii) Category and other required information - Select the exam/post you want to apply for (CCE / CDPO / FAO / SDPO) and choose the optional subject if required.
- Upload required documents:
(i) Photograph
(ii) Signature
(iii) Other certificates (if applicable) - Pay the application fee separately for each exam through online mode.
- Preview the application form carefully and verify all details.
- Submit the final application form.
- Download and take a printout of the application form for future reference.
BPSC 72nd Exam 2026 Selection Process
The BPSC 2026 selection process involves a three-stage testing structure. Detailed information for each stage is provided below:
- Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Stage 2: Main Examination
- Stage: Interview
Exam Pattern
The comprehensive exam pattern for all stages of the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 is outlined below.
- The BPSC Prelims exam will be of General Studies carrying 150 marks and the duration of the Prelims exam is 2 hours.
- The BPSC 72nd Prelims exam is of a qualifying nature only.
- BPSC 72nd Mains Exam consists of 4 subjects- General Hindi, General Studies Paper 1 & Paper 2 and an optional paper.
- The duration of each paper in the BPSC 72nd Mains Exam is 3 hours.
- There will be a negative marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
- The final merit list will be prepared based on marks scored in Mains & Interview only.
| BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Pattern | ||
| General Studies | 150 | 2 hours |
| BPSC 72nd Mains Exam Pattern | ||
| Name of Paper | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 300 | 3 hours |
| General Studies Paper 2 | 300 | 3 hours |
| Optional Paper | 300 | 3 hours |
Syllabus
With the BPSC 72nd Prelims date confirmed, candidates should prioritize their study schedule. Utilize the official BPSC Syllabus 2026 to streamline your preparation efforts.
Download Detailed BPSC 72nd Syllabus 2026
Practice: BPSC Previous Year Question Papers
Salary
Below, we have detailed the pay scales and salary levels for the BPSC 2026 roles. For instance, a Deputy Collector receives a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 61,500/- to Rs. 72,000/-, corresponding to pay level 9.
| Posts | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Deputy Collector | Level 9 | Rs. 61,500/- to Rs. 72,000/- |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police | Level 9 | |
| Commissioner of State Tax | Level 9 | |
| Rural Development Officer | Level 7 | Rs. 59.857/- to Rs. 68,795/- |
| Revenue Officer | Level 7 | |
| Supply Inspector | Level 7 | |
| Block SC & ST Welfare Officer | Level 7 |
BPSC Cut Off
The BPSC will publish category-wise cut-off marks following the conclusion of the 72nd exam. In the meantime, candidates should analyze the previous BPSC 71st Prelims cut-off trends to better understand exam difficulty and establish realistic targets.
| BPSC 71st Prelims Cut Off | ||
| Categories | Cut Off Marks (Males) | Cut Off Marks (Females) |
| Unreserved | 88 | 78 |
| EWS | 82.33 | 73.33 |
| SC | 72 | 60.33 |
| ST | 71.33 | 65.67 |
| EBC | 81 | 71.33 |
| BC | 84 | 73.67 |
Check BPSC Previous Year Cut-Off Marks
FAQs
Yes, the official BPSC 72nd 2026 Notification PDF has been released and is available on the BPSC website.
A total of 1230 vacancies have been officially announced for the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 recruitment.
BPSC stands for the Bihar Public Service Commission.
The selection process for the BPSC 72nd exam consists of three stages: Prelims, Mains, and the final Interview.
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