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BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) recruits for Bihar's top administrative posts — Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, Revenue Officer and allied services. The 72nd CCE notification is out for 1,186 vacancies, with the Prelims on 26 July 2026.
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Latest cycle
72nd CCE — Prelims 26 Jul 2026
Notification 5 May 2026; applications closed 31 May 2026
Vacancies (72nd)
1,186 posts
Revised from 1,230 (44 Sugarcane Officer posts removed)
Pattern
Prelims 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hrs · 1/3 negative
Prelims (screening) → Mains (written) → Interview
Eligibility
Graduate; age 20-37 (Gen male), relaxations apply
As on 1 August 2026
In short
The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) recruits for Bihar's top administrative posts — Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, Revenue Officer and allied services. The 72nd CCE notification is out for 1,186 vacancies, with the Prelims on 26 July 2026.
Updated Jun 2026 · cited to BPSCVisit official website
BPSC 2026 — at a glance
Conducting body
Bihar Public Service Commission
Exam level
Bihar
Category
State PSC
Stages
Prelims → Mains → Interview
Pattern
Prelims 150 MCQs · 150 marks · 2 hrs · 1/3 negative
Eligibility
Graduate; age 20-37 (Gen male), relaxations apply
Vacancies
1,186 posts
Salary
₹56,100 - ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 9, Deputy Collector)
Languages
Hindi & English
Official website
BPSCImportant dates
Full timeline →72nd CCE notification
5 May 2026
Released
Application window
7-31 May 2026
Closed
Prelims exam
26 Jul 2026
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Frequently asked
How many vacancies are in the BPSC 72nd CCE?
1,186 posts. The notification originally listed 1,230, but 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were later removed.
When is the BPSC 72nd Prelims exam?
The 72nd CCE Preliminary exam is scheduled for 26 July 2026.
Does the BPSC Prelims have negative marking?
Yes. The Prelims is a single General Studies paper of 150 questions for 150 marks in 2 hours, with one-third negative marking. Prelims is only a screening stage.
What posts does BPSC CCE recruit for?
Top Bihar administrative posts including Deputy Collector (SDM), DSP, Revenue Officer, and several allied state services.
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