BPSC Announces Official Schedule for 71st Combined Main Examination 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has formally released the comprehensive schedule for the Integrated 71st Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination 2026. According to the official notification issued on March 23, 2026, the crucial mains examination will be conducted over a period of five days, specifically from April 25 to April 30, 2026. All examinations will take place at designated centers located exclusively within the Patna headquarters.
Examination Dates and Detailed Timetable
The commission has clarified that there will be no examination scheduled for April 26, 2026, providing candidates with a brief respite during the testing period. The detailed timetable reveals that the examination will be conducted in multiple shifts across different days, with varying timings that candidates must carefully note and plan for accordingly.
Here is the complete examination schedule:
- April 25, 2026 (Saturday): General Hindi from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM, followed by Essay from 02:00 PM to 05:00 PM
- April 27, 2026 (Monday): General Studies Paper I from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- April 28, 2026 (Tuesday): General Studies Paper II from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- April 29, 2026 (Wednesday): Optional Subject (Integrated CCE) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- April 30, 2026 (Thursday): Optional Subject (Financial Administrative Officer) from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Important Instructions for Examination Candidates
BPSC has issued specific instructions for all candidates who have qualified for the mains stage. All examination centers will be situated within Patna headquarters, and candidates must ensure they arrive at their respective venues well before the scheduled reporting time. Since examination timings vary significantly across different dates, aspirants are strongly advised to strictly adhere to the reporting schedule mentioned on their official admit cards.
Candidates should maintain regular checks on the official BPSC website and the commission's social media handles for any potential updates, changes, or important announcements related to the examination process. Further detailed information regarding admit card distribution and comprehensive exam-day guidelines is expected to be released by the commission in the coming weeks.
Significance of the BPSC CCE Mains Examination
The Integrated 71st Combined Competitive Examination represents a critical stage in the BPSC recruitment process for various administrative positions within the state government. Candidates who successfully qualify in the mains examination will be shortlisted for the subsequent interview round, which will ultimately determine the final selection for these prestigious administrative posts.
With the examination dates now officially confirmed, candidates are entering the final and most crucial phase of their preparation journey. This period should focus intensively on comprehensive revision, strategic answer-writing practice, and thorough subject mastery to maximize performance during the actual examination days.
The BPSC examination serves as a gateway to numerous administrative careers in Bihar, making proper preparation and adherence to the announced schedule essential for all serious candidates aspiring to secure these competitive positions.
