If you have been preparing for a Bihar government job, this is the notification you did not want to miss. BPSC has officially opened applications for its 72nd Combined Competitive Examination, and the last date is 31 May 2026. Here is everything you need to know.
What Is BPSC 72nd CCE?
Every few years, Bihar Public Service Commission releases its Combined Competitive Examination to fill gazetted officer posts across Bihar government departments — Revenue Officers, Block Panchayat Raj Officers, Deputy SPs, and many more. The 72nd edition carries 1,186 vacancies across 22+ post types.
Selection happens in three stages. A Preliminary exam acts as a screening filter. Candidates who clear it sit the Mains written exam. Top performers from Mains are called for a Personality Test (interview). Your final rank is based on Mains plus interview marks only — the Preliminary score does not count toward merit.
Total Vacancies — 1,186 Posts
You may have seen 1,230 mentioned somewhere — that was the original figure. The Commission withdrew 44 Cane Officer posts because those are now being filled under separate departmental rules. So 1,186 is the correct and current total. The Commission has also said vacancies may increase before the Prelim exam if more departments send requisitions.
Major posts at a glance:
| Post | Department | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Officer | Revenue & Land Reforms | Level-7 | 488 |
| SDO / Senior Deputy Collector | Bihar Administrative Service | Level-9 | 134 |
| Cooperative Extension Officer | Cooperation Dept. | Level-7 | 177 |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer | Panchayati Raj | Level-7 | 92 |
| Rural Development Officer | Rural Development | Level-7 | 87 |
| Municipal Executive Officer | Urban Development | Level-7 | 72 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Labour Resources | Level-7 | 75 |
| State Tax Asst. Commissioner | Commercial Tax | Level-9 | 99 |
| Deputy SP (DSP) | Home Dept. (Police) | Level-9 | 28 |
| FAO & Equivalent | Finance Dept. | Level-9 | 41 |
| CDPO | Social Welfare | Level-9 | 26 |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Social Welfare (Women Only) | Level-9 | 153+ |
35% seats reserved for women across all categories — a July 2025 Bihar government order makes this mandatory for permanent female residents of Bihar.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 07 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 May 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 01 August 2026 |
| Official Portal | bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
Do not wait for the last couple of days. Internet slowdowns and payment failures near the deadline are very common, and the Commission will not take responsibility for that.
Eligibility
Education: A bachelor’s degree from any recognized university is enough for most posts. Final year students can apply provisionally.
Special posts need specific degrees:
- CDPO — graduation with Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare, or Social Work as a subject
- FAO — graduation in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics
- Sub-Divisional Protection Officer — graduation in Psychology or Law (women candidates only)
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026):
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| General Male | 37 years |
| General Female / OBC | 40 years |
| SC / ST | 42 years |
| PwBD | +10 years over applicable limit |
Minimum age is 20–22 years depending on the post.
One important thing — BPSC only accepts the date of birth from your Class 10 Matriculation certificate. Not Aadhaar, not passport — only the Matric board certificate. Make sure that document is in order before you apply.
Application Fee
₹100 per examination for all candidates.
If you do not enter an Aadhaar number in your application, an additional ₹200 biometric fee applies. So without Aadhaar, you pay ₹300 for the 72nd CCE alone. Just use your Aadhaar number and avoid the extra charge.
Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Exam Pattern
Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| OBC / EBC | 36.5% |
| EBC | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD | 32% |
Mains (Stage 2) — four compulsory papers plus one optional subject chosen from 37+ options.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi (qualifying only — 30% needed) | 100 |
| Paper II | General Studies — Paper 1 | 300 |
| Paper III | General Studies — Paper 2 | 300 |
| Paper IV | Essay | 300 |
| Paper V | Optional Subject | 100 |
Total merit marks from Mains: 900. Hindi marks are not added to merit.
Interview (Stage 3) — 120 marks. Final merit is out of 1,020 total (900 + 120). Skipping the interview means you are out of the merit list entirely, even with a great Mains score.
How to Apply
- Go to bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login
- Click New Registration and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) using a working email and mobile number
- Link your Digilocker account to upload documents
- Fill your profile in 6 steps — personal details, address, qualifications, experience, photo and signature. Take your time here because nothing can be changed after you lock the profile
- Pay ₹100 online through the SBI Payment Gateway
- Fill and submit the application form, selecting your post preference carefully
- Download and print your submitted application — keep it safe along with all original documents
About the photo: The portal takes a live webcam capture — you cannot upload a saved photo. Sit against a white or light background with good lighting. Signatures must be scanned in JPG format, max 15 KB, 220×100 pixels — one in Hindi, one in English.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Class 10 Matriculation certificate
- Graduation degree or provisional certificate
- Caste certificate (SC/ST also need domicile proof)
- OBC/EBC non-creamy layer certificate if applicable
- EWS income and asset certificate if applicable
- Domicile/residential certificate for reserved category
- Disability certificate from Civil Surgeon/CMO if applicable
- Any age relaxation proof if claiming relaxation
Official Links Only
- Apply here: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login
- BPSC website: https://bpsc.bih.nic.in
- 👉 Download Official PDF Notification
Do not apply through any third-party website or agent.
Helpline (online application queries only): 9297739013 / 8235422948 / 8235422867 Support hours: Monday to Friday, working hours only.
All information is based on the official BPSC 72nd CCE/2026 notification. Always check the official BPSC website for the latest updates.
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