The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced that the application window for the 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 will close today, May 31, 2026. Eligible candidates who have not yet submitted their applications are strongly advised to complete the registration process via the official BPSC website before the deadline.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,186 vacancies across various departments of the Bihar government. Originally, the notification was issued on May 5, 2026, and the application process commenced on May 7, 2026. The total number of vacancies was revised from 1,230 to 1,186 after the withdrawal of 44 Sugarcane Officer posts, which were transferred under separate rules.
Key Posts Under BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
- Revenue Officer: 365 posts
- Cooperative Extension Officer: 130 posts
- Sub-Divisional Welfare Officer: 101 posts
- SDM/SDO: 100 posts
- Rural Development Officer: 65 posts
- State Tax Assistant Commissioner: 76 posts
- Block Panchayat Raj Officer: 70 posts
- Municipal Executive Officer: 54 posts
- Labour Enforcement Officer: 56 posts
- Child Development Project Officer: 20 posts
Additional posts are available across administrative, education, finance, audit, cooperative, and welfare departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university. Certain posts have specific educational requirements; for example, the Financial Administrative Officer post requires a background in commerce, mathematics, statistics, or economics. The age limit for general male candidates is 20 to 37 years as of August 1, 2026. Age relaxation applies to women, backward classes, and SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
Application Fee
The application fee is ₹100 for all categories. Candidates without an Aadhaar card must pay an additional ₹200 biometric charge. Payment is to be made online.
Selection Process
The selection consists of three stages:
- Preliminary Examination: 150 objective-type questions, 2 hours duration, with negative marking of one-third mark per incorrect answer.
- Main Examination: Includes papers on General Hindi, General Studies, essay, and an optional subject. Candidates are shortlisted at a ratio of 10 times the total vacancies.
- Interview: Final stage for selected candidates.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official BPSC website.
- Open the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 application link.
- Register and fill in the application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the last minute and to complete the process as soon as possible.
