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BPSC 72nd Pre Online Form 2026 — Bihar PCS Combined Competitive Exam at bpsc.bihar.gov.in — Highlights
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post / Position | Bihar Civil Services + Allied Services — BPSC Combined Competitive Examination, 72nd |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised University. Final-year students can apply, subject to producing the degree certificate by Mains. Knowledge of Hindi at Class 10 level mandatory — assessed via the General Hindi (qualifying) paper in Mains. |
| Age Limit | 22–42 years (as on 01-08-2025 per BPSC 72nd CCE reckoning. 22-37 UR Male; 22-40 UR Female + BC + EBC; 22-42 SC + ST.) |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC 72nd Pre Online Form 2026: 1,186 Combined Competitive Examination Posts — Apply by 31 May at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Key Highlights
- Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna has released the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 notification on 05 May 2026 for 1,186 posts (revised from 1,230; 44 Cane Officer posts moved to a separate notification).
- Application window: 07 May 2026 to 31 May 2026.
- Preliminary Exam: 26 July 2026 (Sunday).
- Apply at:
bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login.- Eligibility: Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised university; age 20/21/22 to 37 years (UR male) as on 01.08.2026 with relaxations.
- Fee: ₹100 + ₹200 biometric if Aadhaar not provided.
- Selection: Pre (screening, marks not in final merit) → Mains (written, decisive) → Personality Test / Interview → Final Merit.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 — Bihar's flagship state civil-services examination integrating recruitment for 1,186 administrative, revenue, finance, and specialised-cadre posts across multiple Bihar Government departments. The application window opened on 07 May 2026 and closes on 31 May 2026 — leaving ~6 days from today. The 72nd CCE is the most-aspired state civil-services examination in Bihar, with posts including DSP (Bihar Police Service), BAS (Bihar Administrative Service), BFS (Bihar Finance Service), Block Development Officer (BDO), and Revenue Officer equivalents.
How to apply online
- Open
bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login(the official BPSC OTR / candidate login portal). - Click "New Registration" and complete the Aadhaar + mobile + email OTP-based registration to create your BPSC candidate ID + password.
- Log in and select "72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026" from the live opportunities.
- Fill in personal, educational (Graduation), domicile, and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature, Graduation certificate, Aadhaar, category certificate (if applicable), and any post-specific documents (for Table-II posts).
- Pay the ₹100 examination fee (plus ₹200 biometric fee if Aadhaar not provided) via UPI / debit / credit / net banking.
- Submit and download the confirmation PDF for permanent reference.
Vacancy split
Total: 1,186 posts (revised from 1,230)
| Section | Posts |
|---|---|
| Table-I (general administrative + revenue + finance services) | 1,077 |
| Table-II (specialised cadre with specific eligibility) | 153 |
Category distribution across UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, BCL, and EWS with 35% horizontal women's reservation applied across all vertical categories.
Major posts in the 72nd CCE 2026:
- Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) / Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Bihar Police Service
- Bihar Finance Service (BFS) — Commercial Tax Officer
- Block Development Officer (BDO)
- Sub-Registrar / Joint Sub-Registrar (Revenue cadre)
- Labour Superintendent / Assistant Labour Commissioner
- Election Officer / Block Election Officer
- Various other Bihar Government Class-I and Class-II posts
Eligibility
Education
- Bachelor's degree from a UGC-recognised Indian university for Table-I posts.
- Post-specific qualifications for Table-II — typically Bachelor's + specific subject expertise (Commerce + CA Inter for some Finance posts; specific science subjects for technical posts).
Age (as on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum: 20, 21, or 22 years (varies by post)
- Maximum: 37 years (UR male)
- Relaxation:
- UR Female + BC/EBC Male: 40 years
- BC/EBC Female + SC/ST: 42 years
- PwBD: + 10 years additional
- Bihar Government employees + Ex-Servicemen: per state rules
Domicile
- Bihar domicile preferred for category-reservation benefits (SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS reservation requires Bihar-issued category certificate).
- Open to all-India candidates for the UR-male and UR-female categories.
Application fee
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Examination fee (per examination) | ₹100 |
| Biometric fee (only if Aadhaar Number not provided) | ₹200 |
Total: ₹100 (with Aadhaar) or ₹300 (without Aadhaar). The Aadhaar-based registration is strongly encouraged to avoid the additional biometric fee.
Selection process (3 stages)
Stage 1 — Preliminary Examination (26 July 2026)
- 150 objective MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hours
- Single paper: General Studies (including Bihar-specific GK + history + polity + geography + economy + current affairs + general science + Indian National Movement)
- Marking: +1 per correct, -1/3 per incorrect (negative marking)
- Qualifying nature: Marks NOT counted in final merit — pure screening
- Approximately 10× the vacancy is shortlisted for the Mains based on Pre marks
Stage 2 — Mains Examination (Decisive)
- Descriptive written examination spanning multiple papers — typically 4 papers (General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies-I, General Studies-II, and an optional subject — or General Studies + Essay + Optional subjects per the revised 72nd CCE pattern).
- Marks count fully in the final merit composite.
- Conducted at BPSC centres in Patna and a few other Bihar cities.
- Duration per paper: 3 hours typically.
Stage 3 — Personality Test / Interview
- Conducted by BPSC interview panel comprising senior administrators + subject experts.
- Tests overall personality, current affairs awareness, Bihar-specific knowledge, motivation for civil service, and suitability for the targeted cadre.
- Marks count in the final merit composite.
Final Merit List + Service Allocation
Final merit = Mains marks + Personality Test marks (Pre marks excluded). Service allocation per merit rank + candidate preference + category-wise vacancy distribution across services.
Pay + post profile
Pay scale (representative):
- BAS / SDM / DSP / BFS / BDO (Class-I services): Pay Level 9-10 of Bihar Pay Matrix — ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (starting) + DA + HRA + post-specific allowances
- Class-II services (Sub-Registrar, Labour Officer, etc.): Pay Level 7 — ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + standard allowances
Career trajectory: BAS officers can rise to Joint Secretary / Principal Secretary equivalents at the Bihar Government in 20-25 years. DSP-cadre Bihar Police Service officers progress to SP → IGP → DGP equivalents over a full career. The 72nd CCE is the single entry point to all these prestigious Bihar civil-services cadres.
For broader civil-services + Bihar opportunities, see our Patna HC District Judge Online Form 2026 (Bihar judicial route), BPSC Teacher TRE 4.0 Online Form 2026 (Bihar teacher recruitment), and Bihar Government Jobs hub. For comparison with central civil services, see UPSC Exam Calendar 2027 (CSE 2027 Prelims on 23 May).
BPSC 72nd Pre Online Form 2026: हिंदी सारांश
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna ने 72वीं Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 की अधिसूचना 05 मई 2026 को जारी कर दी है — 1,186 पदों (मूल 1,230; 44 गन्ना अधिकारी पदों को अलग notification में स्थानांतरित किया गया) के लिए Bihar Civil Services की integrated recruitment। Table-I: 1,077 पद (general administrative + revenue + finance services); Table-II: 153 पद (specialised cadre)। आवेदन अवधि: 07 मई 2026 से 31 मई 2026 तक (आज से ~6 दिन)। आयु reckoning: 01 अगस्त 2026 — minimum 20/21/22 वर्ष (post-specific), maximum 37 (UR Male), 40 (UR Female + BC/EBC Male), 42 (BC/EBC Female + SC/ST); PwBD +10 साल। 35% horizontal women's reservation सभी vertical categories में लागू। आवेदन शुल्क: ₹100 (Aadhaar के साथ); Aadhaar न देने पर ₹200 अतिरिक्त biometric fee = कुल ₹300। पात्रता: Bachelor's degree (UGC-मान्यता प्राप्त); Bihar domicile preferred category benefits के लिए। प्रमुख पद: Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) / SDM, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Bihar Police Service, Bihar Finance Service (BFS) — Commercial Tax Officer, Block Development Officer (BDO), Sub-Registrar / Joint Sub-Registrar, Labour Superintendent / Assistant Labour Commissioner, Election Officer, और अन्य Bihar Government Class-I/II posts। चयन प्रक्रिया (3 stages): Preliminary Examination 26 जुलाई 2026 (रविवार) — 150 MCQ · 150 अंक · 2 घंटे · General Studies (Bihar-specific GK + history + polity + geography + economy + current affairs + general science + Indian National Movement); +1/-1/3 negative marking; screening only — final merit में नहीं (10× vacancy shortlist Mains के लिए) → Mains Examination descriptive written, multi-paper · decisive — final composite में count → Personality Test / Interview BPSC panel द्वारा · marks final composite में। वेतन (BAS/DSP/BFS/BDO Class-I): Pay Level 9-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 starting) + DA + HRA + post allowances; Class-II posts: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)। आवेदन bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login पर — Aadhaar + mobile + email OTP registration के बाद 72वीं CCE form भरें।
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BPSC 72nd CCE Notification | Per BPSC advertisement |
| Online Application Window | ~4-5 weeks Last Date |
| Prelims Exam (CCE-Pre) | Per BPSC exam calendar |
| Prelims Result + Mains Shortlist | ~6-8 weeks after Prelims |
| Mains Exam (4 descriptive papers) | For Prelims-shortlisted candidates |
| Mains Result + Interview Shortlist | ~3-4 months after Mains |
| Personality Test (Interview) | At BPSC HQ Patna — 120 marks |
| Final Result + Cadre Allocation | Final merit composite + service preference |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹750 | ₹750 application fee via Net Banking / Debit / Credit / UPI / e-Challan on BPSC payment gateway. Non-refundable. |
| Women (Bihar) / SC / ST / PwBD | ₹200 | ₹200 reduced fee for Bihar-domicile Women, all SC + ST candidates regardless of state, and PwBD candidates with valid certificate. |
Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit: 22–42 years as on 01-08-2025 per BPSC 72nd CCE reckoning. 22-37 UR Male; 22-40 UR Female + BC + EBC; 22-42 SC + ST.
PwBD: +10/13/15 years per category · Ex-Servicemen + Bihar government employees with 3+ years service per BPSC rules.
Educational Qualification:
- BPSC 72nd CCE: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognised University. Final-year students can apply, subject to producing the degree certificate by Mains. Knowledge of Hindi at Class 10 level mandatory — assessed via the General Hindi (qualifying) paper in Mains.
Nationality: Indian citizens. Some cadres (DSP, BAS) restricted to Indian citizens only; others (specific allied services) may allow Nepalese citizens + Tibetan refugees per BPSC clauses.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (CCE-Pre) — Single objective paper · 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hours · -1/3 negative. Sections: General Studies (Indian + Bihar history, geography, polity, economy, science, environment, current affairs, basic numeracy + reasoning). Prelims is qualifying-cum-screening; marks don't carry to final merit. Shortlists ~12-15× Mains vacancies per community.
- Main Examination (CCE-Mains) — 4 descriptive papers across ~3-5 days. (1) General Hindi (Qualifying, 100 marks) — minimum 30% required, not added to merit. (2) General Studies-I (300 marks) — Indian + Bihar history + geography + culture. (3) General Studies-II (300 marks) — polity, governance, economy, science, environment, current affairs. (4) Essay + Optional / Specialised Paper (300 marks). Total merit marks: 900.
- Personality Test (Interview) — 120 marks at BPSC HQ Patna. Tests overall personality, communication, awareness of Bihar + India + global affairs, decision-making, leadership inclinations, motivation for civil service.
- Final Result + Cadre Allocation — Final merit = Mains 900 + Interview 120 = 1020. Cadre allotment per merit rank + declared service preference (BAS / DSP / Treasury / BDO / Excise / Labour / Cooperative + other allied). Bihar Education + Training Department gazette finalises postings.
Negative marking: Prelims: -1/3 (0.33) per wrong MCQ. Mains: descriptive — no automatic negative, partial credit per evaluator marking. Interview: panel-based 120 marks.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of BPSC (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
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Important Links
- BPSC 72nd Pre Apply Online (Combined Competitive Exam)
- BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Detailed Notification PDF
- BPSC OTR (One-Time Registration) Login
- Bihar Public Service Commission Official Site
- BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims + Mains Syllabus
- BPSC Previous Year CCE Papers
- UPSC CSE 2026 — parallel national civil services
- BPSC 72nd Pre Admit Card (when released)
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BPSC 72nd Pre Online Form 2026 — Bihar PCS Combined Competitive Exam at bpsc.bihar.gov.in — Analysis & Trends
Cadre mix — what posts BPSC 72nd CCE fills
BPSC CCE is the single largest gazetted-officer entry to Bihar state services. The 72nd cycle typically covers:
- Bihar Administrative Service (BAS): The state-administrative cadre — equivalent to IAS at the state level. SDM, DM-equivalent positions over time with seniority.
- Bihar Police Service (BPS / DSP): State-police officer cadre — Deputy Superintendent of Police entry rank.
- Treasury Officer / Treasury Service: Bihar Finance Department gazetted cadre.
- Block Development Officer (BDO): Bihar Rural Development Department.
- Excise + Prohibition Officer: Bihar Excise Department (key post given Bihar's post-2016 alcohol prohibition framework).
- Labour Officer / Cooperative Officer / Welfare Officer: Various allied state departments.
Cadre split varies per cycle — verify exact post-wise vacancy on the 72nd CCE notification.
How to apply
- Open bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Click "Apply Online" → "72nd Combined Competitive Examination (Pre)".
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with mobile + email (if not already done from earlier BPSC cycles).
- Fill the 72nd CCE Pre form — personal details, qualifications, declared service preference, photo (50KB) + signature (20KB) upload.
- Pay the fee — ₹750 General/OBC/EWS or ₹200 Bihar Women/SC/ST/PwBD.
- Submit + download the confirmation slip.