BPSC 72nd Pre Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued a new notification PDF for the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary 2026. There are total 1,230 vacancies have been announced through this recruitment drive, offering a excellent opportunity for those candidates who searching a government jobs in Bihar. All interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website of BPSC. The online application process will started on 7 May 2026 and last date is 31 May 2026. Candidates minimum age must be at least 20 years, and the maximum age required between 37/40/42 years depending on the category. Before applying candidates should carefully read the notification to check all details such as qualification, application fees, selection process, and all others.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination | 1077 |
| Child Development Project Officer | 20 |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent | 32 |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | 101 |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category Name | No. Of Post |
| General | 531 |
| EWS | 120 |
| EBC | 204 |
| BC | 145 |
| BC-Female | 37 |
| SC | 182 |
| ST | 11 |
Application Fees
- General / BC/ Other State : 100/-
- SC / ST / PH : 100/-
- Female Candidate (Bihar Dom.) : 100/-
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : 20 Year (Post Wise)
- Maximum Age : 37 Year (UR Male)
- Maximum Age : 40 Year (Female UR, BC/ EBC-Male & Female)
- Maximum Age : 42 Year (SC/ ST-Male & Female)
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination | Candidates must have passed Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) or an equivalent examination from a recognized university. |
| Child Development Project Officer | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university and must choose one optional subject for the main examination from the following: Home Science Psychology Sociology Labour & Social Welfare |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent | Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university or its affiliated institution in any one of the following subjects: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics. |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in either Psychology or Law. Additionally, candidates must choose one optional subject for the main examination from: Psychology Law |
- For More Eligibility Details Read the Official BPSC 72nd Pre Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Level-9 and Level-7 and Level-6 (as per post, Bihar State Pay Matrix)
Selection Process
- Prelims (Objective MCQ)
- Mains (Written)
- Personality Test (Interview)
- Medical Exam
Exam Pattern
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Part-1)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Studies (General Science, National & International Current Affairs, Indian History, Bihar History, General Geography, Bihar Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-Independence Bihar Economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar’s Role, General Mental Ability) | OMR Based MCQ (Objective) | 150 | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Part-2)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Compulsory) | General Hindi – minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II (Compulsory) | General Studies – First Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III (Compulsory) | General Studies – Second Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV (Compulsory) | Essay | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Paper | One Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) – required for merit but not counted for ranking | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Grand Total (Main Written – for Merit) | 900 | ||
Stage 3 – Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): 120 Marks
Final Merit List Basis
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Main Examination (General Studies Papers + Essay) | 900 |
| Personality Test / Interview | 120 |
| Grand Total (for Final Merit) | 1020 |
Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 40% |
| BC (Backward Class) | Minimum 36.5% |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | Minimum 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD (Divyang) | Minimum 32% |
Exam Syllabus
Preliminary Examination – General Studies (150 Marks, 150 MCQ Questions of 1 Mark each, 2 Hours)
| Sl. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | General Science |
| 2 | National and International Current Affairs |
| 3 | Indian History with special reference to Bihar History |
| 4 | General Geography and Bihar Geography including Bihar’s major rivers |
| 5 | Indian Polity and Economy |
| 6 | Post-Independence major changes in Bihar’s Economy |
| 7 | Indian National Movement and Bihar’s role therein |
| 8 | General Mental Ability |
Main Examination – Optional Subjects List (Paper IV, 100 Marks, MCQ-based, 2 Hours)
| Subject Code | Optional Subject |
|---|---|
| 04 | Agriculture Science |
| 05 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| 06 | Anthropology |
| 07 | Botany |
| 08 | Chemistry |
| 09 | Civil Engineering |
| 10 | Commerce & Accountancy |
| 11 | Economics |
| 12 | Electrical Engineering |
| 13 | Geography |
| 14 | Geology |
| 15 | History |
| 16 | Labour & Social Welfare |
| 17 | Law |
| 18 | Management |
| 19 | Mathematics |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 21 | Philosophy |
| 22 | Physics |
| 23 | Political Science & International Relations |
| 24 | Psychology |
| 25 | Public Administration |
| 26 | Sociology |
| 27 | Statistics |
| 28 | Zoology |
| 29 | Hindi Language & Literature |
| 30 | English Language & Literature |
| 31 | Urdu Language & Literature |
| 32 | Bengali Language & Literature |
| 33 | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| 34 | Persian Language & Literature |
| 35 | Arabic Language & Literature |
| 36 | Pali Language & Literature |
| 37 | Maithili Language & Literature |
How to Apply BPSC 72nd Pre Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website (https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/) of BPSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 07 May 2026 to 31 May 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “BPSC 72nd Pre Recruitment 2026″.
- Fill out the BPSC 72nd Pre Online Application Form 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents.
- Pay Application Fees.
- Finally, Check Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Short Notice | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ |