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BPSC Prelims 2026, the first stage of the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination, was originally scheduled for 26 July 2026 but has been postponed, with a revised date awaited. The latest notification will be released soon. Know eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, admit card updates, and important dates to stay prepared.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducts the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) to recruit candidates for various administrative posts under the Bihar government. BPSC Prelims 2026, the qualifying stage of the 72nd CCE, was notified through advertisement number 15568 dated 21 August 2025.
Candidates preparing for this exam need clarity on eligibility, application dates, exam pattern, and syllabus. Candidates can find verified details on the exam date, eligibility, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, and other important updates in one place.
BPSC Prelims 2026 examination for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), which was originally scheduled to be held on 26 July 2026, has been postponed by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). The commission has stated that the revised examination date will be announced through an official notification.
Candidates should regularly visit the official BPSC website for the latest announcements. To read the official postponement notice and check the latest updates on the revised exam date, refer to the BPSC’s official notice.
BPSC Prelims 2026 exam is the first stage of the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for recruitment to various administrative posts under the Bihar government. The table below summarises the key details of the exam based on the official notification and examination calendar.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) |
| Notification/Advertisement No. | 15568, dated 21 August 2025 |
| Exam Stage | Preliminary Examination (Prelims) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07 May 2026 |
| Application End Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Original Exam Date | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Exam Status | Postponed; revised date to be announced |
| Application Fee | Rs. 100 (General); additional Rs. 200 without Aadhaar-linked biometric verification |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ), OMR-based |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in / bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC released the notification for the 72nd CCE online application under advertisement number 15568, dated 21 August 2025. The notification outlines vacancies across multiple administrative posts, along with categories such as Unreserved (UR), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Backward Class (BC), Backward Class Ladies (BCL), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS).
As per the official notification, the online application window was open from 07 May 2026 to 31 May 2026. According to the BPSC examination calendar (revised on 17 February 2026), the 72nd CCE Prelims exam was scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday).
However, in a notice issued around 20 July 2026, BPSC announced that the 72nd BPSC Prelims exam scheduled for 26 July 2026 has been postponed. The commission stated that the revised exam date will be announced separately.
Candidates are advised to keep checking the official BPSC website for the updated BPSC Prelims exam date 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Notification/Advertisement Release | 21 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 07 May 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Examination Calendar Revised | 17 February 2026 |
| BPSC Prelims Exam Date (Original) | 26 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Postponement Notice Issued | Around 20 July 2026 |
| BPSC Prelims Exam Date (Revised) | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
Candidates are advised to check their eligibility carefully before applying for BPSC Prelims 2026, as applications not meeting the prescribed criteria are liable to be rejected. Eligibility is assessed based on nationality, educational qualification, and age limit, as outlined below.
According to the notification, candidates must meet the following conditions:
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Indian citizens, or persons of Indian origin from Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee settlements, subject to conditions specified under BPSC rules |
| Educational Qualification | Varies by post, as specified in the official notification; candidates should check post-wise qualification details before applying |
| Minimum Age (as on 01 August 2026) | 20 years |
| Maximum Age – Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Maximum Age – Women (all categories) and BC/EBC (Male) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age – SC/ST (Male and Female) | 42 years |
| Age Relaxation | Additional relaxation available for specific categories such as persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen, and certain government service categories, as detailed in the notification |
The BPSC Prelims application form 2026 had to be submitted online through the official portals: bpsc.bihar.gov.in and bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. Candidates are required to complete a few sequential steps before their application can be considered final, as outlined below.
Key steps for filling the application form include:
Candidates applying for BPSC Prelims 2026 need to pay Rs. 100 as the general application fee. Those without Aadhaar-linked biometric verification are required to pay an additional Rs. 200 as a combined fee, taking their total fee higher than that of Aadhaar-verified candidates.
The BPSC Prelims exam pattern 2026 follows an objective-type (MCQ) format. Based on the notification:
| Rule | Detail |
| Answer Options | Five options (A, B, C, D, E) per question, marked on an OMR sheet |
| Multiple Options Marked | Treated as a wrong answer |
| No Option Marked | Treated as unanswered; no penalty |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
The BPSC Prelims syllabus 2026 is published separately on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The notification directs candidates to refer to this website for the detailed, subject-wise syllabus rather than listing it within the notification itself.
As per the notification, candidates can track their application status and download related documents through the “My Account” tab on the BPSC online portal. This section also allows applicants to view application form print options, application number, application ID, and bar code details once available. The admit card release date will be announced by BPSC closer to the (revised) exam date.
Here are a few important points to keep in mind while preparing for BPSC Prelims 2026:
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Yes. BPSC issued a notice postponing the 72nd BPSC Prelims exam that was originally scheduled for 26 July 2026. A new date will be announced separately.
As per the notification, the online application process ran from 07 May 2026 to 31 May 2026.
Minimum age is 20 years (as on 01 August 2026). Maximum age ranges from 37 years for unreserved male candidates up to 42 years for SC/ST candidates, with category-wise relaxations as per the notification.
Yes, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in the objective-type prelims exam.
The syllabus is available on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, as directed in the notification.
The general application fee is Rs. 100. Candidates without Aadhaar-linked biometric verification must pay an additional Rs. 200.
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