BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 - Prelims POSTPONED (26 July Radd), Nayi Date Jald - 1186 Posts

⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY
Important Dates
Notification Released
2026-05-05
Application Start
2026-05-07
Application Last Date
2026-05-31
Prelims Exam Date
2026-07-26
Prelims Result (Tentative)
2026-08-30
Mains Exam (Tentative)
2026-12 to 2027-01
Interview + Final Result
2027 (Tentative)
Application Fee
Payment: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
🎓 Eligibility & Overview▾
Organization
BPSC
Last Date
31 May 2026
Qualification
Graduate (Any Recognized University)
Age Limit
22-37 (Gen Male) / 22-40 (Gen Female + BC/EBC) / 22-42 (SC/ST)
📝 Kaise Apply Karein (6 steps)▾
How to Apply
- 1bpsc.bih.nic.in pe notification check karo
- 2onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo
- 3BPSC 72nd CCE application form bharo
- 4Photo aur Signature upload karo
- 5Optional subject select karo (Mains ke liye)
- 6Fee pay karo aur submit karo
Required Documents
📄 Complete Details▾
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 - Prelims POSTPONED, Nayi Date Ka Wait (1186 Posts)
Bhaiyon, Update (30 June 2026) - BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 vacancy ko 1230 se REVISE karke 1186 kar diya gaya hai - 44 Cane Officer posts (Sugarcane Industry Department) delete kar diye gaye kyunki Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025 ke under inka eligibility + exam pattern alag hai. Application 31 May 2026 ko CLOSE ho chuki hai - ab naya form nahi bhar sakte. Prelims (26 July) ab POSTPONED hai - BPSC ne 18 July ko X handle se announce kiya aur 20 July ko website pe formal notice daala; 26 July (aaj) exam nahi ho raha aur nayi date abhi tak announce nahi hui (postponement tracker). Graduation pass + age 22-37 (Gen Male) eligibility. Application fee Rs 600 (General) / Rs 150 (Reserved). Bihar ka sabse prestigious state exam - IAS/IPS level career without leaving Bihar. DSP/SDM starting salary Rs 61,500-72,000/month. Selection process 4 stages: Prelims se Mains se Interview se Medical. Page me revised 1186 post breakdown + eligibility + apply steps + syllabus + cut-off trends + scam alerts + FAQs sab updated.
BADA UPDATE (18 July): PRELIMS POSTPONED. 26 July wala exam radd - nayi date jald bpsc.bihar.gov.in pe. Application 31 May ko hi band ho chuki thi; jo apply kar chuke hain unki candidature safe hai, sirf exam-date badli hai. Extra time = syllabus pakka karne ka mauka.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) |
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Total Posts | 1186 (Revised from 1230 - 44 Cane Officers deleted) |
| Notification Released | 5 May 2026 (TODAY) 3:55 PM |
| Application Window | 7 May - 31 May 2026 (24 days) |
| Prelims Exam Date | POSTPONED - nayi date TBA (26 July radd) |
| Application Mode | Online via BPSC portal |
| Qualification | Graduate (Any Stream) |
| Age Limit | 22-37 (Gen Male) / 22-40 (Female+BC/EBC) / 22-42 (SC/ST) |
| Application Fee | Rs 600 (Gen) / Rs 150 (Reserved + Women) |
| Salary | Rs 53,100 (Level-9 entry) - 1,77,500 (L10 promotion tak) |
| Selection | Prelims se Mains se Interview se Medical |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Apply Portal | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Direct Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| BPSC Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
| Online Application Portal | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| BPSC Contact | bpsc.bihar.gov.in/contact-us |
Note (purana): Ye section notification-phase ka tha - ab application band hai aur prelims postponed; latest status upar wale banner me hai.
Posts Included (Expected)
| Post | Approx. Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Deputy Collector (SDM) | ~100-120 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | ~80-100 |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | ~120-150 |
| Revenue Officer | ~150-200 |
| Financial Administrative Officer | ~50-80 |
| Rural Development Officer | ~100-130 |
| Other Administrative Posts | ~400+ |
| Total | 1,186 (Confirmed) |
Note: Total 1,186 posts confirmed (1230 se revise, 44 Cane Officer deleted). Post-wise breakdown upar ke numbers approximate hain (70th/71st cycle basis) - exact category-wise official notification me.
Previous Cycles Comparison
| Detail | 70th CCE (2024) | 71st CCE (2025) | 72nd CCE (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts | 2,035 | 1,298 | 1,186 (Confirmed) |
| Prelims Date | 13 Dec 2024 | 13 Sep 2025 | 26 Jul 2026 |
| Notification | Sep 2024 | Jun 2025 | May 2026 (Released) |
Eligibility Kya Hai?
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) from any recognized university
- Stream: Koi bhi - Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law sab chalega
- Percentage: Generally koi minimum percentage nahi
- Final year students bhi apply kar sakte hain
Nationality
- Indian citizen hona zaroori hai
Age Limit Kya Hai?
| Category | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (Male) | 20 years | 37 years |
| General (Female) | 20 years | 40 years |
| OBC / BC / EBC | 20 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 20 years | 42 years |
Age calculation date official notification mein mention hogi.
Application Fee Kitni Hai?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / Other State | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 150 |
| Female (Bihar Domicile) | Rs 150 |
Exact fee 72nd notification mein confirm hogi. Ye 71st CCE ke basis pe hai.
Selection Process Kya Hai?
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Screening)
- Questions: 150 MCQs
- Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Nature: Screening only - marks final merit mein count nahi hote
- Qualify: Top 10x candidates (10 times vacancy) Mains ke liye qualify
Stage 2: Main Exam (Merit-based)
- Paper 1: General Hindi - 100 marks (QUALIFYING only)
- Paper 2: General Studies I - 300 marks (COUNTED)
- Paper 3: General Studies II - 300 marks (COUNTED)
- Paper 4: Essay - 300 marks (COUNTED)
- Total Counted: 900 marks
- Duration: 3 hours per paper
- Type: Descriptive / Subjective
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
- Marks: 120
- Nature: Personality assessment - mental alertness, leadership, communication
Final Merit
- Total: Mains (900) + Interview (120) = 1,020 marks
- Prelims marks count nahi hote
Salary Kitni Milegi?
| Post Level | Pay Level | Basic Pay | In-Hand (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDM / DSP / BDO | Level 7-9 | Rs 53,100 (L9 entry) | ~Rs 80,000-88,000 |
| Revenue Officer | Level 7 | Rs 56,100+ | ~Rs 60,000-70,000 |
Additional Benefits:
- DA (Dearness Allowance) - ~42% of basic
- HRA - posting location ke hisaab se
- Government accommodation ya HRA
- Government vehicle (kuch posts ke liye)
- Medical benefits + Pension
BPSC officers ki career growth bahut acchi hai - SDM se DM tak, DSP se SP/IG tak promotion hota hai.
Important Dates Kya Hain?
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims Exam | 26 July 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Notification Release | May 2026 (Expected) |
| Application Start | Notification ke baad |
| Application Last Date | 30 days from notification |
| Admit Card | July 2026 (10-15 din pehle) |
| Prelims Result | September 2026 (Expected) |
| Mains Exam | January 2027 (Expected) |
| Final Result | Mid 2027 (Expected) |
Kaise Apply Karein?
- bpsc.bih.nic.in pe notification check karo
- onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in pe One Time Registration (OTR) karo agar pehle se nahi hai
- Login karke 72nd CCE application form bharo
- Personal, educational aur professional details bharo
- Photo aur Signature upload karo (prescribed format mein)
- Optional subject select karo (Mains ke liye)
- Online fee payment karo
- Preview check karo aur Submit karo
- Confirmation page print kar lo
Tip: OTR abhi se kar lo - notification aate hi seedha form bhar paoge. OTR ek baar karna hota hai, har exam ke liye use hota hai.
Preparation Tips
- Prelims: Bihar GK pe focus karo - Bihar ka history, geography, economy zyada aata hai
- Current Affairs: Bihar-specific current affairs bahut important hai
- Negative Marking: Guess mat karo - 1/3 mark katega
- Mains: Essay writing practice karo - 300 marks hai
- BPSC Prelims Strategy - Detailed preparation guide
Scam Warning
BPSC exam ke naam pe bahut fraud hota hai!
- "Paper mil jayega Rs 5 lakh mein" - 100% FRAUD. BPSC papers leak nahi hote
- "Guarantee se select karwa denge" - FRAUD. Merit-based selection hai
- "BPSC insider connection" - FRAUD. Koi setting nahi chalti
- Fake coaching ka "selection guarantee" - Koi guarantee nahi de sakta
- Fake notification PDFs on WhatsApp - Sirf bpsc.bih.nic.in trust karo
Scam report karne ke liye: SkillUpBihar Scam Alerts
BPSC Helpline
| Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Enquiry | 0612-2237999 |
| Mobile | 89864-22296 |
| IT Section (Online) | 9297739013, 8235422867 |
| [email protected] | |
| Address | 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna - 800001 |
FAQs
Q: Prelims kab hai? A: 26 July 2026 - officially confirmed. BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 mein announce hua hai.
Q: Notification kab aayega? A: May 2026 mein expected hai. Official announcement bpsc.bih.nic.in pe aayega.
Q: Kitni posts hain? A: 1,186 posts confirmed hain (1230 se revise, 44 Cane Officer deleted) - SDM/DSP/BDO/Revenue Officer + other administrative posts. Exact category-wise breakdown official notification mein.
Q: Graduate hona zaroori hai? A: Haan, Bachelor's Degree recognized university se mandatory hai. Koi bhi stream chalegi.
Q: Age limit kya hai? A: General male ke liye 20-37 years. Female/OBC ke liye 40, SC/ST ke liye 42 years.
Q: Prelims mein negative marking hai? A: Haan, 1/3 mark katega har galat answer pe. So guess mat karo!
Q: Mains subjective hai ya objective? A: Mains fully subjective/descriptive hai. Likna padta hai - MCQ nahi hai.
Q: Interview kitne marks ka hai? A: 120 marks. Final merit = Mains (900) + Interview (120) = 1,020.
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Source: BPSC Official (bpsc.bihar.gov.in)
Page Last Updated: 30 June 2026 (applications closed 31 May - Prelims 26 July 2026)
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