BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially rolled out the much-awaited 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 notification. This year, the commission has announced a revised total of 1,186 administrative vacancies, including elite executive roles like Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), and Revenue Officers across Bihar.

 Running & Upcoming Defense Job Updates on RojgarPao:

1. BPSC 72nd Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Exam Milestone Events Official Calendar Dates
Official 72nd Advertisement ReleaseMay 05, 2026
Online Registration CommencesMay 07, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online FormMay 31, 2026
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam DateJuly 26, 2026
72nd Mains Written Exam ScheduleNovember 21 to 25, 2026

2. Premium Post-Wise Vacancy Break-Up

The recruitment drive filters candidates across 1,186 administrative posts. Some major department distributions include:

  • Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service): 365 Posts
  • Cooperative Extension Officer: 130 Posts
  • Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) / Senior Deputy Collector: 100 Posts
  • Block Panchayat Raj Officer (BPRO): 70 Posts
  • Rural Development Officer (RDO): 65 Posts
  • Labor Enforcement Officer: 56 Posts
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP - Home Dept.): 22 Posts
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3. Complete Eligibility Standards

Educational Profile: Minimum Graduation degree in any subject/discipline from an officially authorized University or central institution.

Age Threshold Windows (Calculated as on 01.08.2026):

  • Minimum Entry Age: 20 / 21 / 22 Years (Varies according to target posts)
  • Maximum Age (General Unreserved Male): 37 Years
  • Maximum Age (General Female / BC / EBC Candidates): 40 Years
  • Maximum Age (SC / ST Male & Female): 42 Years

4. Three-Tier Selection Process

  1. Preliminary Competitive Exam (Prelims): Qualifying offline objective evaluation scheduled on 26 July 2026. Features standard General Studies segments alongside negative marking metrics.
  2. Mains Examination: Descriptive evaluation carrying structural subject and option frameworks.
  3. Personal Interview Round: Final personality assessment module to draft ultimate merit rankings.

5. How to Fill BPSC 72nd Online Application

  1. Navigate straight to the official state interface portal: bpsc.bihar.gov.in or bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
  2. Initiate the master step by filling out the One Time Registration (OTR) column carefully.
  3. Log back inside the structural registry with your system-generated ID to enter academic records.
  4. Capture your fresh formal photo credentials live using a system/integrated webcam tracker.
  5. Upload legible scanned files of your formal signatures written in both Hindi and English layouts.
  6. Lock down the final application window by rendering category fee bills online and fetch the printable confirmation dashboard slip.

Official BPSC Interactive Portal Link

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