BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out – Scheduled for 26 July

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is the supreme constitutional body established to select highly capable applicants for civil service jobs in the Indian state of Bihar. Through its prestigious Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), it recruits officers for premier administrative, police, and financial cadres across state government departments. Its official operational portal is bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Date 2026 – Overview

A crucial administrative update has arrived for lakhs of civil service aspirants targeting Bihar's premier state recruitment. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially confirmed the schedule for the 72nd Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination 2026. According to the board's exam calendar and notifications, the offline, OMR-based preliminary test will be conducted statewide on 26 July 2026. Originally announcing 1,230 vacancies, the commission recently revised the total count to 1,186 premium executive posts (after the withdrawal of 44 Sugarcane Officer positions). Registered candidates can expect their e-Admit Cards to be available on the BPSC portal by mid-July.

Source: Official BPSC 72nd CCE Notification & Examination Calendar 2026, Bihar Public Service Commission.

BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Master Schedule

To avoid missing any procedural deadlines, candidates are requested to map out their preparations according to the verified BPSC timelines below:

BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

The Preliminary stage evaluates a candidate’s general awareness, analytical skills, and knowledge of state-specific topics. Aspirants should strictly adhere to the revised examination structure implemented by the BPSC.

• Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper / OMR Sheet based).
• Number of Papers: 1 (General Studies).
• Total Questions: 150 Objective Type Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Maximum Marks: 150 Marks (1 Mark per correct answer).
• Exam Duration: 2 Hours (120 Minutes).
• Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
• Core Syllabus Areas: General Science, Current Events of National/International Importance, History of India & Bihar, Geography (India & Bihar), Indian Polity and Economy, Indian National Movement and the Role of Bihar, and General Mental Ability.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 – Vacancy Details (1,186 Posts)

The 72nd CCE will populate various high-ranking Group A and Group B administrative profiles. Key posts included in this recruitment cycle are:

• Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) / Senior Deputy Collector
• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
• State Tax Assistant Commissioner
• Block Development Officer (BDO)
• Revenue Officer
• Labour Superintendent
• District Minority Welfare Officer
• Supply Inspector & Planning Officer

How to Download BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026

Once formally activated by the commission (expected 7-10 days before the exam), candidates can securely fetch their hall tickets by executing the following steps:

1. Visit the Online Registration Gateway: Open your web browser and navigate directly to the application portal at onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Locate Candidate Login: On the right side of the homepage, find the portal’s secure login panel.
3. Enter Credentials: Input your registered Username and Password. Carefully type the security Captcha code displayed and click on 'Login'.
4. Access Admit Card Section: On your personalized dashboard, locate and click the "Download 72nd CCE Prelims Admit Card" button.
5. Save & Print: Verify all printed details including your Name, Photograph, Signature, Exam Center Address, and Shift Timings. Save the document as a PDF and print multiple clear copies (preferably in color) to carry to the examination hall.

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