Q1. When does the online application start and what is the last date to apply for this recruitment?

The online application opens on 07 May 2026 and the closing deadline to submit the online form is 31 May 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance of the deadline.

Q2. What is the application fee for this recruitment?

The prescribed application fee is: For All Category Candidates : Rs. 100/-; No fee exemption is applicable; the same amount applies to General, EWS, EBC, BC, SC, ST and PwD applicants.; Payment Mode (Online) : Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.; Applicants whose transactions were unsuccessful, pending or failed may raise a refund / chargeback dispute as per the latest BPSC notice.. The application fee can be paid online using Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation criteria for Recruitment Authority?

The prescribed age limit is: Minimum Age : 20 – 22 Years (Post-wise); Maximum Age : 37 Years (UR Male); Maximum Age : 40 Years (Female UR, BC / EBC Male & Female); Maximum Age : 42 Years (SC / ST Male & Female); Candidates must have attained the minimum age and must not have crossed the upper age limit on the crucial date of 01 August 2026.; Age relaxation is granted by Bihar BPSC for reserved categories strictly as per Bihar Government and Commission regulations.. Age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) in accordance with government regulations.

Q4. How many vacancies are announced for this recruitment?

total of Specified in notification vacancies have been notified. Candidates must check the qualification requirements and eligibility criteria in the vacancy table above.

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Candidates can download the official notification PDF and access the direct online application portal link under the Important Links section above on SarkariExam.pro.

Bihar Public Service Commission BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined CCE Preliminary Competitive Examination Recruitment 2026 Postponed Admit Card for 1187 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: October 12, 2026 (ताज़ा अपडेट)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a fresh official notice postponing the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026, earlier scheduled for 25 October 2026. The drive covers 1187 Post including Child Development Project Officer, Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent, Sub-Divisional Protection Officer and the general Combined Preliminary Examination posts. Online applications were accepted from 07 May 2026 till 31 May 2026 with a uniform fee of Rs. 100/- for every category. The age band ranges from 20 - 42 Years depending on post and category as on 01 August 2026. Registered candidates must now await the revised exam programme, city intimation slip and admit card, which will be hosted on the official portal a few days before the examination. SarkariExam.pro will publish the new admit card link instantly after release — bookmark this page and never miss an update.

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Bihar BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined CCE Preliminary Recruitment 2026 : Total 1187 Post
The original advertisement carried a larger vacancy count; 47 posts were withdrawn through official corrigendum notices, leaving the net sanctioned strength at 1187 Post. The reduction includes 44 vacancies of Sugarcane Officer deleted by corrigendum and 2 posts of Bihar Police Service (BPS) subtracted by a subsequent corrigendum. Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on the revised vacancy notification while preparing for the examination.

Bihar BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined CCE Preliminary Recruitment 2026 : Total 1187 Post

The original advertisement carried a larger vacancy count; 47 posts were withdrawn through official corrigendum notices, leaving the net sanctioned strength at 1187 Post.
The reduction includes 44 vacancies of Sugarcane Officer deleted by corrigendum and 2 posts of Bihar Police Service (BPS) subtracted by a subsequent corrigendum.
Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on the revised vacancy notification while preparing for the examination.

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (General / Combined Cadre)	1033	Candidate must have passed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) or an equivalent examination from a recognized university. Degree must be awarded by a university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC. Final-year graduates who fulfil the cut-off qualification date as prescribed in the advertisement are eligible to appear for the Preliminary stage.
Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)	20	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. The candidate must choose one optional subject for the Main Examination from the following: Home Science Psychology Sociology Labour & Social Welfare
Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent	32	Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or its affiliated institution in any one of the following subjects: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics. Subject specialization must be substantiated through marksheets at the time of Document Verification.
Sub-Divisional Protection Officer	101	Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in either Psychology or Law. Additionally, candidates must choose one optional subject for the Main Examination from: Psychology Law

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (General / Combined Cadre)

1033

Candidate must have passed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) or an equivalent examination from a recognized university.
Degree must be awarded by a university established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, Provincial Act or State Act, or an institution recognized by the UGC.
Final-year graduates who fulfil the cut-off qualification date as prescribed in the advertisement are eligible to appear for the Preliminary stage.

Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
The candidate must choose one optional subject for the Main Examination from the following:
Home Science
Psychology
Sociology
Labour & Social Welfare

Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or its affiliated institution in any one of the following subjects:
Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics.
Subject specialization must be substantiated through marksheets at the time of Document Verification.

Sub-Divisional Protection Officer

101

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in either Psychology or Law.
Additionally, candidates must choose one optional subject for the Main Examination from:
Psychology
Law

General / UR	EWS	EBC	BC	BC-Female	SC	ST	Total
513	116	196	140	36	175	10	1187

General / UR

EWS

EBC

BC-Female

Total

513

116

196

140

175

1187

Selection Process & Examination Pattern
Stage 1 (Preliminary Examination / Screening Test) : A single objective-type paper of General Studies carrying 150 questions for 150 marks to be solved in 2 hours. Negative marking is applicable as per Commission norms, and a newly introduced fifth (E) answer option is now available on the OMR answer sheet for multi-choice questions. Stage 2 (Main Examination) : Descriptive written examination comprising General Hindi, General Studies papers and one optional subject selected by the candidate, applicable as per the post applied for (Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare, Law, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics). Stage 3 (Interview / Personality Test) : Conducted for candidates who qualify the Main Examination, assessing general awareness, reasoning, administrative aptitude and communication skills. Stage 4 (Document Verification & Medical Examination) : Verification of all original certificates, followed by the prescribed medical fitness examination before final recommendation. Final merit is prepared on the combined performance of the Main Examination and the Interview, subject to qualifying marks in each stage.

Selection Process & Examination Pattern

Stage 1 (Preliminary Examination / Screening Test) : A single objective-type paper of General Studies carrying 150 questions for 150 marks to be solved in 2 hours. Negative marking is applicable as per Commission norms, and a newly introduced fifth (E) answer option is now available on the OMR answer sheet for multi-choice questions.
Stage 2 (Main Examination) : Descriptive written examination comprising General Hindi, General Studies papers and one optional subject selected by the candidate, applicable as per the post applied for (Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare, Law, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics).
Stage 3 (Interview / Personality Test) : Conducted for candidates who qualify the Main Examination, assessing general awareness, reasoning, administrative aptitude and communication skills.
Stage 4 (Document Verification & Medical Examination) : Verification of all original certificates, followed by the prescribed medical fitness examination before final recommendation.
Final merit is prepared on the combined performance of the Main Examination and the Interview, subject to qualifying marks in each stage.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Admit Card & Verification
Printed copy of the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Admit Card with clear photograph and signature. One additional passport-size colour photograph identical to the one uploaded in the online application. Valid original government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport). High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof. Graduation marksheets, passing certificate and university registration details as per the eligibility claimed. Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable. Self-declaration form, admit card instructions page and any undertaking prescribed by the Commission.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Admit Card & Verification

Printed copy of the BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Admit Card with clear photograph and signature.
One additional passport-size colour photograph identical to the one uploaded in the online application.
Valid original government-issued Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport).
High School (Class 10th) marksheet and certificate for Date of Birth proof.
Graduation marksheets, passing certificate and university registration details as per the eligibility claimed.
Valid Caste / Category / EWS / PwD certificate issued by a competent authority, if applicable.
Self-declaration form, admit card instructions page and any undertaking prescribed by the Commission.

How to Check & Download Bihar BPSC 72nd Pre Admit Card 2026
Visit the official Bihar BPSC recruitment portal. Open the 72nd CCE Pre Recruitment 2026 section. Click on the Admit Card Notice or the latest recruitment update. Find the notification related to your recruitment advertisement and open it. Check the exam date, shift timing, reporting time and other important instructions carefully. Download the admit card and save it for future reference. It is advisable to keep checking the official website regularly for any new updates regarding the examination.

How to Check & Download Bihar BPSC 72nd Pre Admit Card 2026

Visit the official Bihar BPSC recruitment portal.
Open the 72nd CCE Pre Recruitment 2026 section.
Click on the Admit Card Notice or the latest recruitment update.
Find the notification related to your recruitment advertisement and open it.
Check the exam date, shift timing, reporting time and other important instructions carefully.
Download the admit card and save it for future reference.
It is advisable to keep checking the official website regularly for any new updates regarding the examination.

How to Fill Bihar BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Online Form 2026
Visit the official recruitment portal or click the direct Apply Online link below on SarkariExam.pro. Carefully read the official notification guidelines before initiating online registration. Register with basic details including an active Mobile Number and valid Email ID. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, optional subject preference and communication address accurately. Upload scanned photograph, signature and mandatory documents in the prescribed file format.

How to Fill Bihar BPSC 72nd CCE Pre Online Form 2026

Visit the official recruitment portal or click the direct Apply Online link below on SarkariExam.pro.
Carefully read the official notification guidelines before initiating online registration.
Register with basic details including an active Mobile Number and valid Email ID.
Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, optional subject preference and communication address accurately.
Upload scanned photograph, signature and mandatory documents in the prescribed file format.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

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