BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Applications Open for the Bihar 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination; Check Complete Eligibility Details Post-wise..
Online applications for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 are opening today on behalf of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). Graduates and aspiring government officials can apply online at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. The deadline for filling out the application form is May 31, 2026.
Check post-wise eligibility before filling the form.
Aspirants should note that BPSC has different eligibility criteria for each post. You can check the eligibility criteria for each post and fill out the application form here.
72nd Combined (Preliminary Competitive Examination): Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
Child Development Project Officer: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and one of the following optional subjects: (1) Home Science, (2) Psychology, (3) Sociology, (4) Labor and Social Welfare must be selected for the Main Examination.
Financial Administrative Officer and equivalent: A Bachelor's degree in one of the subjects: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university or its affiliated institute is mandatory.
Sub-Divisional Protection Officer: A Bachelor's degree in either Psychology or Law from a recognized university is required, and one of the optional subjects: (1) Psychology, (2) Law must be selected for the Main Examination.
Age Limit: The minimum age of a candidate is 20/21/22 years, and the maximum age is 37/40/42 years, depending on the position. Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2026.
Recruitment Details
Through this recruitment process, the BPSC will fill a total of 1,186 vacant posts. The recruitment details by post are as follows:
Name of Post Number of Posts
Sub-Divisional Officer/Senior Deputy Collector 100
City Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department 54
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Home Department (Police Branch) 22
Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) 65
Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service) 76
Revenue Officer and equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service) 365
Under-Election Officer 7
Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service) 70
Under-Registrar/Joint Under-Registrar 3
Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperative Department 130
Labour Superintendent, Labour Resources Department 10
Labour Promotion Officer, Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department 56
Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies and equivalent 10
Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service) 31
District Audit Officer, Cooperation Committees and equivalents 2 Block SC and ST Welfare Officers 5
Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department, 9 Block Minority Welfare Officers 3
District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department 1 Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department 20
Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons) 4 Financial Administrative Officers and equivalents, (Bihar Financial Administration Service), Finance Department 32
Director, Assistant Planning Officer 10 Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, Social Welfare Department (for women only) 101
How to Fill Out the Application Form
To fill out the BPSC 72 Online Form 2026, first visit the official website bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
On the new portal, first click on the online registration link, enter the required details, and register.
After registration, candidates should complete the application by filling in the other details.
Finally, pay the prescribed fee and take a printout of the completed form, and keep it safe.
Application Fee
After filling out the application form, candidates must pay the application fee. Candidates must pay a separate fee of ₹100 for each post they apply for. A one-time fee of ₹100 is required for applications for the BPSC 72nd exam only.
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