72nd BPSC Exam Postponed; Commission Issues Notice—When Will the Exam Take Place?
Candidates preparing for the 72nd BPSC Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination will have to wait a little longer. The Commission has postponed the preliminary exam that was scheduled for October 25, 2026.
Candidates preparing for the 72nd BPSC Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination will have to wait once again. The Commission has postponed the preliminary exam scheduled for October 25, 2026. A notification regarding this was issued by the Commission today, October 12. The Commission cited unavoidable reasons for postponing the exam. As of now, a new date for the exam has not been announced; therefore, candidates must wait for further updates. This marks the second time the schedule for the 72nd BPSC preliminary exam has changed. It was originally slated for July 26 but was postponed in July. Subsequently, the Commission had set October 25 as the date, but the exam will not take place on this date either.
The official notification issued today by the Bihar Public Service Commission states that the 72nd Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination is being postponed due to unavoidable reasons. However, the Commission has not elaborated on the specific cause for the postponement. A notice issued a few days prior had also announced the postponement of the exam, but even that notice did not clarify the reason behind the decision. Consequently, it remains uncertain when the exam will eventually be held.
Date Changed for the Second Time
The date for the 72nd BPSC preliminary exam has been changed twice so far. According to the timeline, the exam was initially scheduled for July 26. It was subsequently postponed in July, after which October 25 was set as the date for the preliminary exam—a date that the Commission has now postponed for the second time. For now, the Commission has not announced a new date, and candidates will have to wait for the third scheduled date.
Recruitment for 1,189 Posts
Officers are to be appointed across various departments of the Bihar government through the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination. According to available information, the recruitment drive comprises a total of 1,189 posts. Approximately 5.15 lakh candidates have applied for these positions. Initially, a notification was issued for 1,230 posts; however, 44 posts of 'Ikh Padadhikari' (Sugarcane Officer) were subsequently removed from this combined competitive process. Following this, the total number of posts and the details of certain positions were revised. The recruitment includes posts in administrative and police services, as well as in several other departments. It comprises 100 posts for Sub-Divisional Officers, 20 for Deputy Superintendents of Police, 76 for Assistant Commissioners of State Tax, and 65 for Rural Development Officers. Additionally, appointments are proposed for 70 Block Panchayat Raj Officers, 54 Municipal Executive Officers, 365 Revenue Officers (and equivalent ranks), 130 Cooperative Extension Officers, and 56 Labour Enforcement Officers.
