BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: What You Need to Know

Finally, the wait is over! The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially dropped the notification for the 72nd Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. If you've been aiming for a prestigious government job in Bihar, this is your shot. There are 1186 posts up for grabs across various departments. Just a quick heads-up: they released a corrigendum recently, so the total count has been adjusted to 1186 after removing the Cane Officer posts. Make sure you read the official notification thoroughly before jumping into the application.

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown

The 1186 vacancies are distributed among various administrative and specialized services. Most roles (like SDO, DSP, and Revenue Officer) fall under Level-9, Level-7, or Level-6 of the Bihar State Pay Matrix. Please check the official PDF for your specific category's reservation slots, as there is a 35% horizontal reservation for women.

Eligibility & Age Limit

As of 2026-08-01, your age and educational qualifications will be verified. Generally, you need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. For most entry-level officer posts, the minimum age is 21 or 22, while the maximum varies by category (37 years for UR male, up to 42 for SC/ST). Remember, reservation benefits are strictly for those who are permanent residents of Bihar.

Selection Process

This is a three-stage marathon:

• Prelims: A 150-mark objective test. It's just a screening round, so the score doesn't count for the final merit list.
• Mains: The real deal. Written exam consisting of Hindi (qualifying), General Studies, and an Essay.
• Interview: 120 marks of personality testing.

How to Apply (Pro Tips)

1. Head over to the BPSC Online Portal.
2. Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR). Don't mess this up—only one registration per person is allowed!
3. Keep your documents (10th cert, Graduation degree, Caste/Income certs) ready in PDF format (under 100KB).
4. Don't wait until 2026-05-31 to apply; server traffic usually crashes on the last day.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can candidates outside Bihar apply? A: Yes, but you'll be treated as an Unreserved (UR) candidate.
• Q: Is there negative marking? A: Yes, 1/3rd mark deduction for wrong answers in Prelims.
• Q: How much is the application fee? A: It's Rs. 100, but be ready to pay an extra Rs. 200 if you aren't using Aadhaar for verification.
• Q: Can I edit my application later? A: Keep an eye on the official website for the correction window announcement.
• Q: Is Graduation mandatory? A: Yes, a Bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for all CCE posts.