BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Registration Starts for 1186 Posts, Check Details

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has started the online registration process for the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 on the official website, BPSC Official Website. Eligible candidates can apply online for administrative and civil service posts till May 31, 2026. Initially, the recruitment drive announced 1,230 vacancies. However, the commission later revised the total number of posts to 1,186 after removing vacancies for Sugarcane Officer posts.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Important Highlights

BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 PDF and Apply Link

Candidates can access the official notification and application form through:

• BPSC Official Website
• BPSC Online Application Portal

The commission released the official notification on May 5, 2026.

BPSC 72nd Vacancy 2026 Details

The recruitment drive includes posts in multiple Bihar government departments.

Major Posts Included

• Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
• Revenue Officer
• Cooperative Extension Officer
• Welfare Officer
• Other administrative services posts

BPSC 72nd Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university.

Age Limit

The minimum age requirement varies between 20 and 22 years depending on the post.

How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official BPSC website
2. Open the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 registration link
3. Complete One Time Registration (OTR)
4. Fill personal and educational details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee
7. Submit and download the application form

BPSC 72nd Application Fee 2026

BPSC 72nd Exam Pattern 2026

The BPSC selection process includes:

1. Preliminary Examination
2. Main Examination
3. Interview

The preliminary examination will consist of objective-type questions from General Studies.

BPSC Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims marking formula can be represented as:

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BPSC Introduces New ‘E’ Option Rule

BPSC has introduced a new “E” option in the preliminary examination. Candidates who do not know the answer must choose the “E” option instead of leaving questions blank. According to reports, unanswered questions without selecting “E” may attract penalties. This rule has become one of the biggest discussion points among BPSC aspirants preparing for the 72nd CCE.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Compared to Previous Recruitment

Compared to previous recruitment cycles, the 72nd CCE has witnessed significant attention because of revised vacancies and changes in exam rules. The recruitment also continues to remain one of Bihar’s largest state civil service examinations. Experts believe competition may increase further this year because of rising participation from graduates preparing for state administrative services.

Important Documents Required for BPSC Application

Candidates should keep these documents ready before filling the application form:

• Graduation certificate
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Valid mobile number and email ID

Expected BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date

While BPSC has not officially confirmed the preliminary examination date, several reports suggest that the exam may be conducted in July 2026. The admit card release date will be announced later on the official portal.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Exam FAQs