BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026: Get the latest BPSC recruitment notification 2026 for 1230 vacancies under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. The online application process starts on 7th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 31st May 2026. Find BPSC vacancies across Bihar on the official website [[[bpsc.bihar.gov.in](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in)](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in)](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in). You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 apply online from the BPSC career page.
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Notification PDF
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna has officially released the notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 for recruitment to various posts under different departments of the Bihar Government. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination structure, reservation norms, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF and detailed syllabus are available on the official BPSC website.
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Overview
| Commission Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna - 800001 |
| Exam Name | Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 |
| Post Names | Various Posts / Services under Bihar Government Departments |
| Department | Various Departments, Govt. of Bihar |
| Total Vacancies | 1230 Posts (Table-I: 1077 | Table-II: 153 ) |
| Pay Scale | Level-9 and Level-7 and Level-6 (as per post, Bihar State Pay Matrix) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via BPSC OTR Portal - bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Prelims (Objective MCQ) + Mains (Written) + Personality Test (Interview) + Medical Exam |
| Mandatory Requirement | Bihar Domicile (Reservation benefits only for Bihar State permanent residents) |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 05/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 07-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 31-05-2026 |
| Correction Window (for Online Application) | To be notified on BPSC website |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified on BPSC website |
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 - Vacancy Details
A total of 1230 vacancies have been announced across various posts/services under Bihar Government departments in Table-I (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) and Table-II (Others). These are distributed across UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, BCL, and EWS categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. Key posts and their vacancies are listed below.
Table-I - Major Posts (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) - Level 9 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service | 100 ( 34 Women) | 22 years |
| 2 | Police Sub-Inspector, Home Department (Police Branch) | 22 (06 Women) | 20 years |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department | 76 ( 23 Women) | 22 years |
| 4 | Assistant Election Officer, Election Department | 07 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 5 | Assistant Sub-Registrar / Joint Assistant Sub-Registrar, Registration, Excise & Registration Department | 03 (01 Women) | 22 years |
| 6 | Labour Superintendent, Labour Resource Department | 10 (03 Women) | 22 years |
| 7 | Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 10 ( 01 Women) | 22 years |
| 8 | District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 02 ( 00 Women) | 22 years |
| 9 | Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department | 09 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 10 | District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 01 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 11 | Cane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department | 44 (14 Women) | 22 years |
| 12 | Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons) | 04 (00 Women) | 21 years |
| 13 | Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department | 10 (01 Women) | 21 years |
Table-I - Level 7 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department | 54 (18 Women) | 21 years |
| 15 | Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre), Rural Development Department | 65 (22 Women) | 21 years |
| 16 | Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Department | 365 (123 Women) | 21 years |
| 17 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department | 70 (22 Women) | 21 years |
| 18 | Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperation Department | 130 (47 Women) | 21 years |
| 19 | Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resource & Migrant Labour Welfare Department | 56 (19 Women) | 21 years |
| 20 | Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food & Consumer Protection Department | 31 (10 Women) | 21 years |
| 21 | Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC & ST Welfare Department | 05 (00 Women) | 21 years |
Table-I - Level 6 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 03 (00 Women) | 22 years |
Table-II - Other Posts
| Post Name / Service | Pay Level | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department | Level-9 | 20 (06 Women) | 21 years |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Financial Administrative Service), Finance Department | Level-9 | 32 (09 Women) | 22 years |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, Social Welfare Department (Women Only) | Level-9 | 101 (Women Only) | 21 years |
PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) Sub-Category Vacancy
| Sl. No. | Sub-Category of PH / Divyang | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VI - Visually Impaired | VI |
| 2 | DD - Deaf and Hard of Hearing | DD |
| 3 | OH - Locomotor Disability | OH |
| 4 | MD - Mental Illness / Intellectual Disability | MD |
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-08-2026 (the date for age calculation). Reservation benefits are available only to original residents of Bihar - candidates residing outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation. Candidates outside Bihar can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category only. A permanent residential address proof is mandatory for reservation claims.
The educational qualification must be from a recognized University. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application submission; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Special educational qualifications apply for certain posts (Table-II) as noted below.
Educational Qualification
| Post / Exam | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Table-I) | Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from any recognized University (Graduation is mandatory) |
| Child Development Project Officer (Table-II) | Bachelor's Degree from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Home Science (2) Psychology (3) Sociology (4) Labour & Social Welfare - one of these must be selected as Main Exam optional subject |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Table-II) | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from any recognized University or affiliated institution |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Table-II) | Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Law from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Psychology (2) Law - one to be chosen for Main Exam |
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-08-2026. The minimum age is 20 years for Police Sub-Inspector, 21 years for various Level-6 and Level-7 posts (Table-I and Table-II), and 22 years for Level-9 posts. The maximum age limit is 37 years for UR (Male), 40 years for EBC/BC (Male & Female) and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female). Bihar Government employees are allowed a maximum of 5 additional attempts after regular appointment with a maximum age relaxation of 5 years.
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR (Male) | 37 years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| UR (Female) | 40 years |
| EBC / BC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years additional relaxation over the prescribed maximum age limit |
| Bihar Government Employees | 5 years age relaxation (subject to maximum 5 attempts condition) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years age relaxation + military service equivalent relaxation (actual age minus military service period); overall age not to exceed 57 years |
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
Candidates applying for the 72nd CCE are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. Payment must be made online through the BPSC application portal. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates who do not provide Aadhaar number in the online application are required to pay an additional Biometric fee of Rs. 200/- per examination.
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (per examination - e.g. 72nd CCE / CDPO / FAO / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer) | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) |
| Candidates without Aadhaar (Biometric Fee - additional, per examination) | Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) additional over the examination fee |
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process
The selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 (three) successive stages - Preliminary Examination (Part-1), Main (Written) Examination (Part-2), and Personality Test/Interview (Part-3), followed by a Medical Examination. The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying/screening test only - marks obtained in it will not be counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the Mains will be called for Personality Test at 2.5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).
Candidates must mandatorily select their service/post preference in the Main Exam online application - no post/service preference claim will be entertained later.
Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination (Part-1)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Studies (General Science, National & International Current Affairs, Indian History, Bihar History, General Geography, Bihar Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-Independence Bihar Economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar's Role, General Mental Ability) | OMR Based MCQ (Objective) | 150 | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Stage 2 - Main (Written) Examination (Part-2)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Compulsory) | General Hindi - minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II (Compulsory) | General Studies - First Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III (Compulsory) | General Studies - Second Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV (Compulsory) | Essay | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Paper | One Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) - required for merit but not counted for ranking | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Grand Total (Main Written - for Merit) | 900 | ||
Stage 3 - Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): 120 Marks
Final Merit List Basis
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Main Examination (General Studies Papers + Essay) | 900 |
| Personality Test / Interview | 120 |
| Grand Total (for Final Merit) | 1020 |
Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 40% |
| BC (Backward Class) | Minimum 36.5% |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | Minimum 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD (Divyang) | Minimum 32% |
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Candidate with higher marks in Main (Written) Examination will be placed higher in merit |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Seniority of age (older candidate preferred); if DOB also same - alphabetical order of candidate's name in Devanagari script |
| For Other Services Tie-Break | Higher marks in Main (Written) Examination; if equal - higher marks in Optional Subject; if equal - seniority of age; if DOB same - alphabetical order in Devanagari |
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 - Exam Syllabus
The Preliminary Examination consists of a single General Studies paper (150 marks, 2 hours, MCQ). The Main Examination consists of General Hindi, General Studies Papers I & II, Essay, and one Optional subject. Questions in the Main Examination papers will be in both Hindi and English. Answers for language-specific optional subjects may be written in Hindi (Devanagari), English, or Urdu. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. The detailed syllabus is available on the official BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Preliminary Examination - General Studies (150 Marks, 150 MCQ Questions of 1 Mark each, 2 Hours)
| Sl. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | General Science |
| 2 | National and International Current Affairs |
| 3 | Indian History with special reference to Bihar History |
| 4 | General Geography and Bihar Geography including Bihar's major rivers |
| 5 | Indian Polity and Economy |
| 6 | Post-Independence major changes in Bihar's Economy |
| 7 | Indian National Movement and Bihar's role therein |
| 8 | General Mental Ability |
Main Examination - Optional Subjects List (Paper IV, 100 Marks, MCQ-based, 2 Hours)
| Subject Code | Optional Subject |
|---|---|
| 04 | Agriculture Science |
| 05 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| 06 | Anthropology |
| 07 | Botany |
| 08 | Chemistry |
| 09 | Civil Engineering |
| 10 | Commerce & Accountancy |
| 11 | Economics |
| 12 | Electrical Engineering |
| 13 | Geography |
| 14 | Geology |
| 15 | History |
| 16 | Labour & Social Welfare |
| 17 | Law |
| 18 | Management |
| 19 | Mathematics |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 21 | Philosophy |
| 22 | Physics |
| 23 | Political Science & International Relations |
| 24 | Psychology |
| 25 | Public Administration |
| 26 | Sociology |
| 27 | Statistics |
| 28 | Zoology |
| 29 | Hindi Language & Literature |
| 30 | English Language & Literature |
| 31 | Urdu Language & Literature |
| 32 | Bengali Language & Literature |
| 33 | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| 34 | Persian Language & Literature |
| 35 | Arabic Language & Literature |
| 36 | Pali Language & Literature |
| 37 | Maithili Language & Literature |
How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the BPSC Online Application Portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), accessible on the official website https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 07-05-2026 to 31-05-2026. New users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal - only one OTR per candidate is permitted. Multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection of candidature.
All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max 100 KB per document) at the time of filling the online application. A valid and working email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must be kept active until final results are published. Candidates must upload a live webcam photograph during application - the background must be white or light-coloured with sufficient light. Hindi and English signatures must both be scanned and uploaded (jpg/jpeg format, max 15 KB, dimensions 220x100 pixels).
Documents Required to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate (age proof and name verification)
- Graduation degree / Provisional Certificate (educational qualification proof)
- SC / ST Caste Certificate (if applicable) - issued by competent State Government authority
- EBC / BC Creamy Layer Exemption Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable) - issued by competent authority as per Annexure-I (Proforma-I)
- Permanent Residential Address Proof (for Bihar domicile/reservation claims)
- Freedom Fighter descendant proof (for Pota/Poti/Nati/Natini - grandfather's freedom fighter certificate)
- PwBD / Divyang Certificate (if applicable) - issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of Government hospital
- Age relaxation proof (if claiming upper age relaxation)
The BPSC OTR portal is accessible at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login. Candidates facing any grievances with OTR or application may use the Grievance Tab on the portal.
Apply Online at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Important Instructions for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian citizens with valid Bihar domicile (for reservation benefits) are eligible to apply; candidates from outside Bihar can apply under UR category only.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification (Graduation) on the closing date of application.
- No hard copy applications will be accepted - online submission only via BPSC OTR portal.
- Examination fee is non-refundable; incomplete applications without fee will be rejected.
- Only one OTR registration per candidate is allowed; multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection.
- All documents must be uploaded in PDF format at the time of online application - hard copy submissions to the Commission office are not required.
- Married women must provide their father's (not husband's) caste/creamy layer certificate for reservation claims.
- For PwBD reservation, only PwBD certificate issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of a Government hospital will be accepted as provisionally valid.
- Bihar Government employees are allowed maximum 5 attempts at competitive examinations after regular appointment.
- Candidates who have been directed to not appear by UPSC/State PSC/other selection bodies due to misconduct are not eligible to appear in this examination.
- Submitting wrong/incomplete/misleading information in the online application will make the candidate solely responsible for adverse consequences.
- All updates/corrigendum/errata will be published only on https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in - candidates must check regularly.
- Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.
- Candidates must keep 4 copies of their recent photograph safely for use when requested by the Commission.
- The detailed syllabus is available on the BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.
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