Short Detail:
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 72nd CCE Pre Exam 2026 will not be held on 25/10/2026. A postponement notice was issued on 12/10/2026, and the revised date is awaited. The supplied update mentions 1189 posts across Bihar government services. The online form dates were 07/05/2026 to 31/05/2026. Applicants can download the notice below and check the education requirements, age limits, fee and written exam details.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Pre Exam Postponed
Advt No.: Not Available
Important Dates
- Form Start Date: 07/05/2026
- Form Last Date: 31/05/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 31/05/2026
- Admit Card Date: Coming soon
- Pre Exam Date: 25/10/2026 (Postponed)
- New Pre Exam Date: Coming soon
- Latest Postponement Notice: 12/10/2026
Application Fees
- Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PH: ₹100/- for each examination
- Without Aadhaar as identity proof: ₹200/- extra biometric fee for each examination
- Pay Online: Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/08/2026
- Minimum Age: 20 / 21 / 22 Years, as required for the post
- Maximum Age: 37 Years for UR Male
- Reserved categories and women have higher age limits as shown below. Other relaxation follows the notification rules.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Max Age With Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR Male | 37 Years |
| UR Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC Male & Female | 40 Years |
| SC / ST Male & Female | 42 Years |
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1189 (Reported in the Supplied Latest Update)
| Exam / Post Group | Posts Include |
|---|---|
| 72nd CCE State Services | Senior Deputy Collector, DSP, Assistant State Tax Commissioner, Revenue Officer and other service posts. |
| Other Examinations | Child Development Project Officer, Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent, and Sub-Divisional Protection Officer. |
Eligibility Details
| Post | Education / Other Conditions |
|---|---|
| General CCE Services | Graduation or equivalent from a recognised university. |
| Child Development Project Officer | Graduation. For Mains, select 1 optional subject from Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Labour & Social Welfare. |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent | Graduation in 1 of these subjects: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics. |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Only women with graduation in Psychology or Law. The Mains optional subject must be Psychology or Law. |
Important Links
| Download Pre Exam Postponed Notice (12/10/2026) | Click Here |
| Download Corrigendum Notice (03/09/2026) | Click Here |
| Download Earlier Exam Programme | Click Here |
| Apply Online / Candidate Login | Click Here |
| Download Corrigendum-2 | Click Here |
| Download Corrigendum | Click Here |
| Download Official Syllabus (Old) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Process
| Stage | What Candidates Must Do |
|---|---|
| Pre Exam | Take the General Studies paper and clear the category cutoff to qualify for Mains. |
| Mains Exam | Write the compulsory papers and the required optional paper for the selected examination. |
| Interview | Attend the interview after qualifying in Mains. |
| Final Merit | Selection uses the Mains papers that count toward merit and the interview score. Pre marks do not form the final score. |
| Required Checks | Original documents and eligibility are checked. Physical and medical requirements apply according to the service. |
Preliminary Examination
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Studies |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice |
| Marks | 150 |
| Time | 2 Hours |
| Incorrect Answer | 1/3 mark deducted |
| Skipping a Question | Mark E. A question with no option selected also leads to a 1/3 mark deduction. |
General CCE Mains Papers
| Paper | Marks | Time | Marks Count for Merit? |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours | No. At least 30% marks are needed. |
| General Studies-I | 300 | 3 Hours | Yes |
| General Studies-II | 300 | 3 Hours | Yes |
| Essay | 300 | 3 Hours | Yes |
| Optional Subject MCQ Paper | 100 | 2 Hours | No. Candidates must pass this paper. |
The other examinations use their own optional subjects and Mains rules. Candidates applying for CDPO, financial administration or Protection Officer posts must check the relevant table in the notification.
Pre Exam Topics
- General Science; important national and international current events.
- History of India and Bihar; the freedom movement and Bihar’s contribution.
- General geography, Bihar’s geography and its main rivers.
- India’s political system and economy; Bihar’s economic changes after independence; general mental ability.
Mains Syllabus
- General Hindi, General Studies-I, General Studies-II and Essay for the general CCE.
- The selected optional subject, according to the examination applied for.
- The old official syllabus link is available below the notification links; follow the current notification for paper rules.
How to Check BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Exam Updates
- Open the latest postponement notice from Important Links.
- Read the notice and wait for the revised exam schedule on the commission’s website.
- After the admit card announcement, open the official candidate login and follow its login instructions.
- Download the admit card when available and check the exam date, centre and candidate details.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: FAQs
Why is the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Exam 2026 marked postponed?
The latest notice shared for this recruitment is dated 12/10/2026 and postpones the exam planned for 25/10/2026. The exam will follow a revised schedule. Candidates can open this notice from the first row of the Important Links table.
When will the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Exam 2026 be held now?
A replacement date is still awaited in the information supplied for this post. Keep checking the commission’s official notices for the new schedule. Until it is announced, candidates should not use 25/10/2026 as a confirmed date for the exam.
Where can I download the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Admit Card 2026?
Use the official candidate login when the commission makes the admit card available. This update does not include a confirmed release date or an active admit card link. Follow the official announcement for login instructions and the documents needed at the exam centre.
What is the minimum age for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026?
The minimum age depends on the service and is 20, 21 or 22 years. Age is calculated as on 01/08/2026. Check the age given against the specific post in the notification; the same minimum does not apply to every service.
Can graduates apply for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026?
Graduates from a recognised university can meet the education requirement for the general CCE posts. Additional subject conditions apply to certain posts. For example, the financial administration post requires Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics, and the Protection Officer post is limited to eligible women.
How many vacancies are mentioned for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The latest text supplied for this post mentions 1189 posts. Its detailed vacancy tables contain different totals, so a revised category distribution is not shown here. Read the notification and later corrigenda for the confirmed numbers in each service and category.
Does the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Exam 2026 have negative marking?
Yes. A wrong answer leads to a deduction of 1/3 mark. To skip a question, candidates must mark option E. If none of the 5 options is marked, the notification also provides a deduction of 1/3 mark for that question.
