BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced that the 72ndCombined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Exam will be held on 26 July 2026 (Sunday) across various examination centres in Bihar.
The recruitment aims to fill 1,186 vacanciesfor prestigious Group A and Group B posts, including Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commandant, and other administrative services.
The preliminary examination will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode and will serve as a screening test for the Mains examination. Candidates are advised to continue their preparation and regularly check the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in for updates regarding the admit card, exam city, and further instructions.
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date 2026 Out – Complete Details
72nd Combined Competitive Examination — Prelims on 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
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Particulars
Details
Conducting Body
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Exam Name
72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026
Total Vacancies
1,186 (Revised from Originally Announced 1,230)
Posts Covered
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO)/Senior Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), District Commandant, Sub-Election Officer and other administrative/Group A & B posts
Prelims Exam Date
26 July 2026 (Sunday)
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR-Based), Conducted on a Single Day Across Multiple Centres in Bihar
Admit Card Status
Expected 10–15 Days Before the Exam (Mid-to-Late July 2026)
Admit Card Release: Expected 10–15 Days Before Exam
Prelims Examination Date: 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
Prelims Answer Key: To Be Notified After Exam
Prelims Result: To Be Notified
Mains Examination Date: To Be Announced Later
Interview (Personality Test): To Be Notified After Mains
Note: All dates beyond Prelims are tentative and subject to change; BPSC will announce Mains exam dates separately once the Prelims result is declared. Candidates should regularly check bpsc.bihar.gov.in for updates.
Educational Qualification: Candidate must hold a Graduation Degree from a recognized university (specific posts like DSP may have additional requirements as per the post-wise eligibility in the notification)
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026): Minimum 20 Years; Maximum 37 Years (General/Unreserved) to 42 Years (Category-Wise, for Reserved Categories including SC/ST/EBC/BC/Women of Bihar)
Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar Government norms for reserved categories
Complete Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination — Objective Type (MCQ), Qualifying/Screening Only
Stage 2: Main Examination — Descriptive Type, Higher Weightage in Final Merit
Stage 3: Interview (Personality Test)
Important Points
Prelims marks are NOT added to the final merit list — it is purely a qualifying/screening stage to shortlist candidates for Mains
Approximately 10 times the total number of vacancies are shortlisted from Prelims to appear in the Mains examination
Mains includes papers such as General Hindi, General Studies Paper I, General Studies Paper II, Essay, and an Optional Subject (post-dependent) — final merit is based on Mains + Interview marks combined
Candidates must clear each stage successfully to proceed to the next
1/3rd (0.33) Mark Deducted per Wrong or Multiple-Marked Answer
Selection Ratio for Mains
Approximately 10 Times the Number of Vacancies
Note: Unlike UPSC, BPSC Prelims has only one General Studies paper (no separate CSAT paper), and negative marking applies even when multiple options are marked for the same question.
Prelims Syllabus Overview
Current Events of National & International Importance
History of India (with special emphasis on Bihar)
Indian Polity and Governance — Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues
Indian and Bihar Economy — Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives
Geography of India (with special emphasis on Bihar)
General Science
General Mental Ability
Bihar-Specific General Knowledge — History, Culture, Government Schemes and Recent Developments
Note: Bihar-specific topics (history, geography, culture, current affairs) carry significant weightage across all sections and should not be treated as a minor add-on.
Salary & Pay Scale (Indicative)
Pay Level
Level-9 (7th Pay Commission) for Most Posts
Approximate Salary Range
₹61,500 – ₹72,000 per month (Approx.) + DA, HRA and other allowances
Note: Salary varies post-wise; senior administrative and police posts like DSP typically carry higher pay levels than others under this recruitment.
How to Download BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card (Once Released)
One Valid Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport or Driving Licence)
Passport-size photographs (if specifically mentioned in the admit card instructions)
Blue/Black ballpoint pen (as generally required for OMR-based exams)
Note: Since this is a strict offline OMR exam, candidates should carry only permitted stationery and avoid electronic gadgets, which are typically prohibited in BPSC exam centres.
Complete your syllabus at least one month before the exam — with the exam date already known, work backward from 26 July 2026 to build a realistic revision schedule
Prioritize Bihar-specific topics — history, geography, culture, economy and current affairs specific to Bihar carry significant weightage and are a key differentiator from generic UPSC-style preparation
Cover at least 12–18 months of current affairs from reliable sources, with special focus on Bihar government schemes and developments
Manage negative marking carefully — since 1/3rd mark is deducted per wrong answer (and even for multiple-marked answers), attempt only questions you’re reasonably confident about
Take weekly full-length mock tests to build accuracy, speed and time management within the 2-hour window
Solve previous year BPSC CCE question papers to understand recurring themes and question difficulty
Do multiple revisions in the final weeks — retention of factual General Studies content improves significantly with repeated review
Q1. When is the BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam 2026?
Ans. The Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday).
Q2. How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Ans. A total of 1,186 vacancies, revised down from the originally announced 1,230.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for BPSC 72nd Prelims?
Ans. The Prelims consists of a single General Studies paper with 150 questions for 150 marks, to be completed in 2 hours, with 1/3rd negative marking per wrong answer.
Q4. Are Prelims marks added to the final merit list?
Ans. No, Prelims is purely a qualifying/screening stage; only Mains and Interview marks count toward final merit.
Q5. When will the admit card be released?
Ans. The admit card is expected to be released approximately 10–15 days before the exam, i.e., in mid-to-late July 2026.
Q6. What is the age limit for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Ans. Candidates must be between 20 and 37 years (General) to 42 years (category-wise, for reserved categories) as on 01 August 2026.
Q7. When will the Mains exam be conducted?
Ans. The Mains exam date has not yet been announced; BPSC will notify it separately after the Prelims result is declared.
Q8. Are these exam dates final?
Ans. The Prelims date (26 July 2026) is officially confirmed via the BPSC Exam Calendar, though candidates should note that dates can occasionally change due to administrative reasons — always verify from the official website.
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