By Mukesh 
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026: Get the latest BPSC recruitment notification 2026 for 1230 vacancies under the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. The online application process starts on 7th May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 31st May 2026. Find BPSC vacancies across Bihar on the official website [[[bpsc.bihar.gov.in](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in)](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in)](http://bpsc.bihar.gov.in). You can also get Free Job Alert of “Upcoming BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026” notifications for freshers and experienced candidates. Also know the direct official link for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 apply online from the BPSC career page.
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Notification PDF
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna has officially released the notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 for recruitment to various posts under different departments of the Bihar Government. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination structure, reservation norms, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF and detailed syllabus are available on the official BPSC website.
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Overview
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 Important Dates
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 1230 vacancies have been announced across various posts/services under Bihar Government departments in Table-I (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) and Table-II (Others). These are distributed across UR, SC, ST, EBC, BC, BCL, and EWS categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women within each category. Key posts and their vacancies are listed below.
Table-I – Major Posts (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) – Level 9 Posts
Table-I – Level 7 Posts
Table-I – Level 6 Posts
Table-II – Other Posts
PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) Sub-Category Vacancy
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on 01-08-2026 (the date for age calculation). Reservation benefits are available only to original residents of Bihar – candidates residing outside Bihar are not eligible for reservation. Candidates outside Bihar can apply under the Unreserved (UR) category only. A permanent residential address proof is mandatory for reservation claims.
The educational qualification must be from a recognized University. Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification on the closing date of application submission; admission at all stages is provisional and subject to eligibility verification. Special educational qualifications apply for certain posts (Table-II) as noted below.
Educational Qualification
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01-08-2026. The minimum age is 20 years for Police Sub-Inspector, 21 years for various Level-6 and Level-7 posts (Table-I and Table-II), and 22 years for Level-9 posts. The maximum age limit is 37 years for UR (Male), 40 years for EBC/BC (Male & Female) and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female). Bihar Government employees are allowed a maximum of 5 additional attempts after regular appointment with a maximum age relaxation of 5 years.
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates applying for the 72nd CCE are required to pay a non-refundable examination fee as specified below. Payment must be made online through the BPSC application portal. Fee paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Candidates who do not provide Aadhaar number in the online application are required to pay an additional Biometric fee of Rs. 200/- per examination.
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 consists of 3 (three) successive stages – Preliminary Examination (Part-1), Main (Written) Examination (Part-2), and Personality Test/Interview (Part-3), followed by a Medical Examination. The Preliminary Examination is a qualifying/screening test only – marks obtained in it will not be counted for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the Mains will be called for Personality Test at 2.5 times the number of vacancies (category-wise).
Candidates must mandatorily select their service/post preference in the Main Exam online application – no post/service preference claim will be entertained later.
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Part-1)
Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Part-2)
Stage 3 – Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): 120 Marks
Final Merit List Basis
Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
Tie-Breaking Rules
BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 – Exam Syllabus
The Preliminary Examination consists of a single General Studies paper (150 marks, 2 hours, MCQ). The Main Examination consists of General Hindi, General Studies Papers I & II, Essay, and one Optional subject. Questions in the Main Examination papers will be in both Hindi and English. Answers for language-specific optional subjects may be written in Hindi (Devanagari), English, or Urdu. Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination. The detailed syllabus is available on the official BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Preliminary Examination – General Studies (150 Marks, 150 MCQ Questions of 1 Mark each, 2 Hours)
Main Examination – Optional Subjects List (Paper IV, 100 Marks, MCQ-based, 2 Hours)
How to Apply for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the BPSC Online Application Portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), accessible on the official website https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 07-05-2026 to 31-05-2026. New users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal – only one OTR per candidate is permitted. Multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection of candidature.
All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max 100 KB per document) at the time of filling the online application. A valid and working email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must be kept active until final results are published. Candidates must upload a live webcam photograph during application – the background must be white or light-coloured with sufficient light. Hindi and English signatures must both be scanned and uploaded (jpg/jpeg format, max 15 KB, dimensions 220×100 pixels).
Documents Required to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate (age proof and name verification)
- Graduation degree / Provisional Certificate (educational qualification proof)
- SC / ST Caste Certificate (if applicable) – issued by competent State Government authority
- EBC / BC Creamy Layer Exemption Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable) – issued by competent authority as per Annexure-I (Proforma-I)
- Permanent Residential Address Proof (for Bihar domicile/reservation claims)
- Freedom Fighter descendant proof (for Pota/Poti/Nati/Natini – grandfather’s freedom fighter certificate)
- PwBD / Divyang Certificate (if applicable) – issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of Government hospital
- Age relaxation proof (if claiming upper age relaxation)
The BPSC OTR portal is accessible at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login. Candidates facing any grievances with OTR or application may use the Grievance Tab on the portal.
Apply Online at: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
Important Instructions for BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian citizens with valid Bihar domicile (for reservation benefits) are eligible to apply; candidates from outside Bihar can apply under UR category only.
- Candidates must possess the prescribed minimum qualification (Graduation) on the closing date of application.
- No hard copy applications will be accepted – online submission only via BPSC OTR portal.
- Examination fee is non-refundable; incomplete applications without fee will be rejected.
- Only one OTR registration per candidate is allowed; multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection.
- All documents must be uploaded in PDF format at the time of online application – hard copy submissions to the Commission office are not required.
- Married women must provide their father’s (not husband’s) caste/creamy layer certificate for reservation claims.
- For PwBD reservation, only PwBD certificate issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of a Government hospital will be accepted as provisionally valid.
- Bihar Government employees are allowed maximum 5 attempts at competitive examinations after regular appointment.
- Candidates who have been directed to not appear by UPSC/State PSC/other selection bodies due to misconduct are not eligible to appear in this examination.
- Submitting wrong/incomplete/misleading information in the online application will make the candidate solely responsible for adverse consequences.
- All updates/corrigendum/errata will be published only on https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in – candidates must check regularly.
- Negative marking of 1/3 mark applies for each wrong answer in the Preliminary Examination.
- Candidates must keep 4 copies of their recent photograph safely for use when requested by the Commission.
- The detailed syllabus is available on the BPSC website at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- All decisions of the Commission regarding eligibility, selection, and other matters are final and binding.