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BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 is the Bihar Public Service Commission’s Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination for 1,189 posts (revised after BPSC removed 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies and later added 3 Excise Department vacancies). The Preliminary exam is confirmed for 26 July 2026 from 12:00 noon to 02:00 PM. The admit card has not been confirmed released as of 18.07.2026, so candidates should keep checking the official BPSC candidate login. This page tracks the notification, admit card status, exam pattern and selection process. Last updated: 18.07.2026.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Latest Update

The vacancy count changed after the original notification. BPSC first deleted 44 Sugarcane Officer posts through the 06.05.2026 corrigendum and later added 3 Excise Department vacancies, bringing the current count used in the latest update to 1,189 posts. Applications closed 31.05.2026. The admit card is the next thing to watch: The official exam program notice confirms the Prelims on 26.07.2026 from 12:00 noon to 02:00 PM. Admit card release is still not confirmed, so log in directly at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and check your dashboard instead of relying on a reposted headline.

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BPSC 72nd CCE Vacancy Breakdown 2026

The 1,189 posts after corrigendum updates split broadly into two groups: around 1,033 posts across various administrative and executive services, and roughly 156 posts under Financial Administrative Officer and other specified categories, each with its own category-wise reservation roster (UR, EWS, EBC, BC, SC, ST, with horizontal reservation for women). Full post-wise numbers are in the official notification PDF.

BPSC 72nd CCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational qualification: a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the Government of India; some specific posts require a particular stream or professional qualification, detailed post-wise in the notification.

Age limit (as on 01.08.2025): minimum age is post-specific, generally 21 to 22 years; maximum age is 37 years for male candidates and 40 years for female candidates, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories under Bihar government rules.

BPSC 72nd CCE Application Fee 2026

Rs. 100 for all categories — General, BC, SC/ST and female Bihar-domicile candidates alike. Applications closed 31.05.2026, so this is reference information at this stage of the cycle.

BPSC 72nd CCE Selection Process 2026

1. Preliminary Examination — a single General Studies paper, qualifying only; marks are not carried into the final merit
2. Main Examination — five papers: General Hindi (qualifying), General Studies Paper 1, General Studies Paper 2, Essay, and an Optional Subject (qualifying)
3. Interview (Personality Test) — for candidates who clear the Mains cutoff

Final merit combines General Studies Paper 1 (300) + General Studies Paper 2 (300) + Essay (300) + Interview (120) = 1,020 marks. General Hindi and the Optional Subject are qualifying-only papers and don’t add to your rank — clear their cutoff, then focus your prep weight on the four papers that actually decide your position.

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Pattern 2026

This cycle changed the OMR rules in a way worth knowing before you sit the exam: a fifth option, “E — Not Attempted,” has been added specifically so candidates can mark a deliberate skip without being penalised. But leaving a row completely blank — not marking A, B, C, D, or E at all — now attracts the same 1/3 negative mark as a wrong answer. In previous BPSC cycles, blank rows were simply ignored. This time, if you’re skipping a question, you must actively mark option E; leaving it empty costs you the same as guessing wrong. Full topic-wise prelims and mains syllabus is on our BPSC 72nd syllabus page.

BPSC 72nd CCE Admit Card 2026

Not confirmed released as of 18.07.2026. BPSC has confirmed the Prelims date and timing, but not a separate admit-card release notice. Check your candidate login directly, and follow the dedicated admit card status page for the live hall-ticket link when it appears.

How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 – The Process That Ran

Applications are closed, but for reference: candidates registered at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in, filled personal and educational details, uploaded photo and signature, selected posts they were eligible for, and paid the Rs. 100 fee online. The same login now doubles as the admit-card download portal once BPSC activates it.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 – FAQs

How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?

1,189 posts after corrigendum updates.

Is the BPSC 72nd admit card released?

Not confirmed as of 18.07.2026. BPSC says the admit card will be available before the exam — check your candidate login directly for the most current status.

When is the BPSC 72nd Prelims exam?

26 July 2026, a single 150-mark General Studies paper, 2 hours, with 1/3 negative marking.

What is Option E in the BPSC 72nd prelims OMR sheet?

A new fifth answer option meaning “Not Attempted” — marking it deliberately skips a question with no penalty. But leaving a row entirely blank, without marking any option including E, now also costs 1/3 negative mark. This is a change from earlier BPSC cycles where blank rows carried no penalty.

Are Prelims marks counted in the final BPSC 72nd merit?

No. Prelims is qualifying only. Final merit is GS Paper 1 (300) + GS Paper 2 (300) + Essay (300) + Interview (120) = 1,020 marks from the Mains and Interview stages.

What is the application fee for BPSC 72nd CCE?

Rs. 100 for all categories.

Where do I download the BPSC 72nd CCE notification PDF?

Directly from this page — the official notification PDF is linked at the top, Downloadable copy for a reliable copy.

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Written By: GD Sarkari Naukri Desk

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