The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has commenced the online application process for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1186 vacancies across various departments of the Bihar government. Eligible graduate candidates can submit their applications through the official BPSC website until May 31, 2026.
Overview of BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
The BPSC 72nd CCE is one of the most significant state-level recruitment examinations in Bihar. It is conducted to select candidates for administrative, police, revenue, welfare, and development-related services. The official notification was released on May 5, and the online registration process began on May 7. The commission has revised the total number of vacancies from 1230 to 1186 after withdrawing 44 Sugarcane Officer posts, which will now be filled under separate recruitment rules.
How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
Candidates can apply online by visiting the official BPSC website at bpsc.bih.nic.in. The application process involves the following steps:
- Open the online application link and complete the registration process.
- Fill in personal and educational details as required.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
Applicants are advised to carefully verify all details before final submission. The online application process is currently active, and candidates can submit their forms until May 31, 2026.
Application Fee
All candidates, regardless of category, are required to pay an examination fee of Rs 100 online. Additionally, candidates who do not have Aadhaar authentication must pay an extra biometric charge of Rs 200.
Examination Pattern
The BPSC 72nd CCE consists of two stages: the preliminary examination and the main examination.
Preliminary Examination
The prelims will comprise 150 objective-type questions, each carrying negative marking of one-third marks for every incorrect answer. The duration of the exam is two hours.
Main Examination
Candidates who qualify in the prelims will be eligible to appear for the mains. The main examination includes papers on General Hindi, two General Studies papers, an essay paper, and an optional subject paper. The commission has stated that approximately ten times the total number of vacancies will be shortlisted from the preliminary examination for the mains stage.
For more details, candidates are advised to refer to the official notification on the BPSC website.
