BPSC 72nd CCE prelims exam 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the exam date for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. According to the official exam calendar, the BPSC 72nd CCE preliminary examination will be conducted on July 26, 2026.The detailed notification for the examination is expected in May 2026 on the official website, which is bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Recruitment for top administrative posts
The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is held every year to recruit candidates for several key administrative positions in the Bihar government. These include posts such as:
- Deputy Collector
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- District Social Officer
- Other allied services
This exam is a major opportunity for graduates who want to join the state civil services.
Exam will be held in three stages
The BPSC CCE is conducted in three phases: Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Interview. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Overview
- Exam name: Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination
- Conducting body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Frequency: Once a year
- Mode of application: Online
- Languages: English and Hindi
- Exam duration: 2 hours
- Application fee: General / OBC / EWS – ₹600, SC / ST – ₹150, Others – ₹150
Eligibility criteria
Candidates are advised to check the eligibility conditions carefully before applying. The basic requirements are:
- Nationality: Indian
- Age limit: Generally between 20 and 37 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules)
- Educational qualification: Graduation from a recognised university
When will the detailed schedule be released?
The commission will release the official notification and complete timetable in due course. It will contain important information such as the application dates, number of vacancies, syllabus and exam pattern.
Who should apply?
Graduates preparing for state civil services and looking for secure administrative careers in Bihar should keep a close watch on the official website for the application link and notification.Candidates are advised to start their preparation early as the preliminary exam date has already been announced.
