Bihar BPSC 72nd Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (Preliminary) 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the 72nd Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. This prestigious examination is conducted for recruitment to various Group A and Group B posts in the Bihar government. The preliminary examination will be followed by the main examination and interview.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 15 May 2026
- Application Start Date: 25 May 2026 (11:00 AM)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 15 June 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Online): 15 June 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Offline Challan): 13 June 2026
- Application Correction Date: 20-25 June 2026
- Admit Card Release (Preliminary): 1 week before exam
- Preliminary Exam Date: 28 July 2026 (Sunday)
- Preliminary Result Date: September/October 2026
- Mains Exam Date: December 2026/January 2027
- Mains Result Date: March 2027
- Interview Dates: April/May 2027
- Final Result Date: June/July 2027
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 600/-
- SC / ST (Bihar Domicile): ₹ 150/-
- Female (Bihar Domicile): ₹ 150/-
- PwD (Bihar Domicile): ₹ 150/-
- Ex-Servicemen: ₹ 150/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI) OR Offline (Bank Challan at any SBI Branch)
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age (Male - General/BC/EBC): 37 Years
- Maximum Age (Male - SC/ST): 40 Years
- Maximum Age (Female): 40 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- • SC/ST (Male): 5 years (up to 42 years)
- • BC/EBC (Male): 3 years (up to 40 years)
- • Female (All categories): 40 years max
- • PwD: 10 years (up to 47 years)
- • Ex-Servicemen: As per government rules
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution.
Minimum Marks Required:
- General / OBC / EWS: Pass class (No minimum percentage required)
- SC / ST: Pass class (No minimum percentage required)
- Final Year Students: Candidates appearing in final year can also apply provisionally
Post-wise Additional Qualifications:
- District Coordinator (Education Department): B.Ed degree preferred
- Block Panchayat Raj Officer: Knowledge of Panchayati Raj system
- Revenue Officer: Knowledge of Bihar Land Revenue Code
- Police Sub-Inspector: Physical fitness required
- Labor Enforcement Officer: LLB degree preferred
- Block SC/ST Welfare Officer: Knowledge of social welfare schemes
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 1,186
Department-wise Vacancy Distribution:
- General Administration Department: 234 Posts
- Home Department (Police Sub-Inspector): 185 Posts
- Revenue & Land Reforms Department: 156 Posts
- Education Department: 142 Posts
- Panchayati Raj Department: 118 Posts
- Finance Department: 96 Posts
- Health Department: 72 Posts
- Rural Development Department: 58 Posts
- Urban Development & Housing Department: 45 Posts
- Labor Resources Department: 32 Posts
- SC/ST Welfare Department: 28 Posts
- Other Departments: 20 Posts
Post-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): 18 Posts
- Block Development Officer (BDO): 42 Posts
- Circle Officer (CO): 65 Posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Prohibition): 12 Posts
- Revenue Officer (Land Reforms): 86 Posts
- Block Panchayat Raj Officer (BPRO): 52 Posts
- District Coordinator (Education): 38 Posts
- Assistant Director (Social Security): 24 Posts
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): 18 Posts
- Labor Enforcement Officer: 32 Posts
- Block SC/ST Welfare Officer: 28 Posts
- Cooperative Extension Officer: 35 Posts
- Planning Officer (Urban Local Bodies): 22 Posts
- Various Other Posts: 714 Posts
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
- General (UR): 474 Posts (40%)
- OBC: 237 Posts (20%)
- EBC (Extremely Backward Class): 190 Posts (16%)
- SC: 190 Posts (16%)
- ST: 24 Posts (2%)
- EWS: 71 Posts (6%)
- PwD: 35 Posts (3% - horizontal reservation)
- Ex-Servicemen: 5% of vacancies (horizontal reservation)
Job Location: Bihar (Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Nalanda, Begusarai, Saran, Vaishali, Bhojpur, Rohtas, etc. across all 38 districts)
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination (Screening Test - Objective Type):
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Total Questions: 150 Questions
- Total Marks: 150 Marks
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: General-40%, OBC-36.5%, SC/ST-32%
Preliminary Exam Syllabus:
- General Studies: 150 Questions (150 Marks)
- • General Science & Technology
- • Current Events of National & International Importance
- • History of India & Bihar
- • Geography of India & Bihar
- • Indian Polity & Constitution
- • Indian Economy & Bihar Economy
- • General Mental Ability & Reasoning
- • Environment & Ecology
- • Disaster Management
- • Bihar Specific (Art, Culture, Literature, Music, Dance, Festivals)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type):
- Total Papers: 4 Papers (Qualifying + Merit Based)
- Paper 1 - General Hindi: 100 Marks (Qualifying - 30% marks required)
- Paper 2 - General Essay: 300 Marks, 3 Hours
- Paper 3 - General Studies I: 300 Marks, 3 Hours
- Paper 4 - General Studies II: 300 Marks, 3 Hours
- Total Merit Marks: 900 Marks
Main Exam Subjects:
General Studies I:
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India & Bihar)
- Art & Culture of India & Bihar
- Indian Geography & Bihar Geography
- World Geography
General Studies II:
- Indian Polity, Constitution & Governance
- Indian Economy & Bihar Economy
- Science & Technology
- Environment & Ecology
- Current Affairs
Interview (Personality Test):
- Total Marks: 120 Marks
- Duration: 30-45 Minutes
- Areas Assessed: Leadership, Decision Making, Communication Skills, General Awareness, Bihar Specific Knowledge, Ethical Values
- Final Merit: Main Exam (900 Marks) + Interview (120 Marks) = 1020 Marks
Physical Standards (For Police Sub-Inspector & DSP Posts):
For Male Candidates:
- Height (General/OBC/SC): Minimum 165 cms
- Height (ST): Minimum 160 cms
- Chest (General/OBC/SC): 81-86 cms (Minimum expansion 5 cms)
- Chest (ST): 79-84 cms (Minimum expansion 5 cms)
- Weight: Proportionate to height
- Race (1.6 KM): Within 6 minutes
For Female Candidates:
- Height (General/OBC/SC): Minimum 155 cms
- Height (ST): Minimum 150 cms
- Weight: Proportionate to height
- Race (800 Meters): Within 4 minutes
Medical Standards:
- Eye Sight: 6/12 (without glasses), correctable to 6/6
- No Color Blindness
- No Flat Foot, No Knock Knees
- No Tattoos (except traditional permanent tattoos)
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): Screening test (150 marks, 2 hours)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type): 4 papers (900 marks)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): For Police Sub-Inspector & DSP posts only
- Interview (Personality Test): 120 marks
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination: For Police posts only
- Final Merit List: Based on Main Exam + Interview marks
Salary & Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission)
Post-wise Salary Structure:
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): Level 10 (₹ 56,100 - ₹ 1,77,500)
- Block Development Officer (BDO): Level 9 (₹ 53,100 - ₹ 1,67,800)
- Circle Officer (CO): Level 9 (₹ 53,100 - ₹ 1,67,800)
- Revenue Officer: Level 8 (₹ 47,600 - ₹ 1,51,100)
- Block Panchayat Raj Officer (BPRO): Level 7 (₹ 44,900 - ₹ 1,42,400)
- District Coordinator: Level 7 (₹ 44,900 - ₹ 1,42,400)
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): Level 8 (₹ 47,600 - ₹ 1,51,100)
- Labor Enforcement Officer: Level 6 (₹ 35,400 - ₹ 1,12,400)
Additional Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 50% of basic pay (current rate)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 8-24% of basic pay (depending on city)
- Transport Allowance (TA): As per rules
- Medical Allowance: ₹ 1,000 - ₹ 2,000 per month
- Special Allowance: For specific posts (Police, Revenue)
- Ration Money Allowance: For Police personnel
- Risk Allowance: For field posts
- Children Education Allowance: As per rules
How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026
Candidates can apply online through the official BPSC website. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bih.nic.in
- Click on "72nd Integrated Combined Competitive Examination 2026"
- Click on "Apply Online" and register with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill the detailed application form with personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload scanned photo, signature, and other required documents
- Select preferred district and post preferences
- Pay application fee online (₹ 600 for General, ₹ 150 for SC/ST/Female) or via offline challan
- Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference
Documents Required
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Bachelor Degree Certificate & All Semester Mark Sheets
- Master Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (OBC/EBC/SC/ST, if applicable) - Must be in Bihar government format
- EWS Certificate (if applicable) - issued by Bihar government
- PwD Certificate (if applicable) - 40% or more disability
- Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (10-50 KB, JPEG format)
- Signature (10-20 KB, JPEG format)
- Valid Email ID & Mobile Number (must be active for 2 years)
- Aadhar Card (recommended)
Important Information
- Number of Attempts: No limit on attempts for General (age limit applicable)
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India
- Domicile: Bihar domicile required for reserved category benefits
- Language: Knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is mandatory
- Examination Centers: All 38 districts of Bihar + Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia
- Bihar Residence: Candidates must have resided in Bihar for at least 5 years for state quota
Preliminary Exam Centers (Major Cities in Bihar):
Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Purnia, Nalanda (Bihar Sharif), Begusarai, Saran (Chapra), Vaishali (Hajipur), Bhojpur (Arrah), Rohtas (Sasaram), Samastipur, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Siwan, Gopalganj, Nawada, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Arwal, Khagaria, Katihar, Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura, Sheohar, East Champaran (Motihari), West Champaran (Bettiah), Kishanganj, Araria, Banka, Munger, Lakhisarai, Jamui, Sheikhpura, Buxar, Kaimur (Bhabua)
Books & Preparation Tips
- General Studies: NCERT (Class 6-12), Lucent General Knowledge
- Bihar Specific: Bihar Samanya Gyan (Bihar General Knowledge), Bihar: Ek Parichay
- Indian Polity: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
- Indian Economy: Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh, Economic Survey of Bihar
- History: History of India by Bipan Chandra, History of Bihar by Dr. R.K. Sinha
- Geography: Geography of India by Majid Hussain
- Current Affairs: Pratiyogita Darpan, The Hindu newspaper, Bihar Current Affairs monthly
- Practice: Previous year BPSC question papers, mock tests
BPSC 72nd Exam Highlights
- Total 1,186 vacancies across 32 departments of Bihar government
- Preliminary exam: 28 July 2026
- Mains exam: December 2026/January 2027
- Application fee: ₹600 for General, ₹150 for SC/ST/Female
- Age limit: 20-37 years (Male), 20-40 years (Female)
- Educational qualification: Bachelor degree in any discipline
Helpline Numbers:
BPSC Helpline: 0612-2227575
BPSC Toll-Free: 1800-345-6225 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday)
Email: bpsc.help@gmail.com
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