BPSC 72nd Exam 2026 is the Bihar Public Service Commission’s Combined Competitive Examination, with the notification released on 5 May 2026 and online applications starting on 7 May 2026. The exam is being conducted for 1,186 revised vacancies after an initial announcement of 1,230 posts, and the prelims date is reported as 26 July 2026.
Key Dates
- Notification date: 5 May 2026.
- Application start date: 7 May 2026.
- Last date to apply: 31 May 2026.
- Prelims exam date: 26 July 2026.
Eligibility
- For the general 72nd CCE, candidates must have a graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Certain posts have subject-specific eligibility, such as CDPO and Financial Administrative Officer, with optional subject requirements for the mains where applicable.
Reservation and Documents
- Reservation benefits apply only to Bihar residents with valid category certificates and domicile proof.
- Commonly required documents include matriculation certificate, graduation/provisional certificate, caste certificate, EWS certificate, domicile certificate, disability certificate, and relevant relaxation certificates
BPSC 72 आरक्षण कोड
| श्रेणी | कोड |
| अनारक्षित (UR) | 1 |
| अनुसूचित जाति (SC) | 2 |
| अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) | 3 |
| अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग (EBC) | 4 |
| पिछड़ा वर्ग (BC) | 5 |
| पिछड़े वर्गों की महिला (BCL) | 6 |
| आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर वर्ग (EWS) | 7 |
आरक्षण नियम BPSC 72
| बिंदु | नियम |
| आरक्षण दावा | ऑनलाइन आवेदन में संबंधित कॉलम में दावा नहीं करने पर किसी भी चरण में आरक्षण लाभ नहीं मिलेगा . |
| बिहार निवासी | आरक्षण का लाभ केवल बिहार के मूल निवासी को मिलेगा; बिहार से बाहर के निवासी आरक्षण के पात्र नहीं होंगे . |
| स्थायी पता | आवेदन में दिया गया स्थायी पता ही आरक्षण प्रयोजन के लिए माना जाएगा . |
| SC/ST प्रमाण-पत्र | जाति प्रमाण-पत्र और स्थायी निवास/डोमिसाइल प्रमाण-पत्र अनिवार्य . |
| BC/EBC प्रमाण-पत्र | क्रीमीलेयर रहित प्रमाण-पत्र और स्थायी निवास प्रमाण-पत्र अनिवार्य . |
| विवाहित महिला | प्रमाण-पत्र पिता के नाम/पते से होना चाहिए, पति के नाम से नहीं . |
| EWS आरक्षण | 10% आरक्षण, आय एवं परिसम्पत्ति प्रमाण-पत्र आवश्यक . |
| दिव्यांग आरक्षण | बिहार के मूल निवासी बेंचमार्क दिव्यांगजन को 4% क्षैतिज आरक्षण . |
| विशिष्ट दिव्यांग | 40% से कम दिव्यांगता वाले, पर लिखने में असमर्थ अभ्यर्थियों के लिए श्रुतिलेखक/अन्य सुविधा नियम अनुसार . |
| महिला आरक्षण | राज्य की मूल निवासी महिलाओं को 35% क्षैतिज आरक्षण . |
| स्वतंत्रता सेनानी कोटा | 2% क्षैतिज आरक्षण, मान्य प्रमाण-पत्र आवश्यक . |
FAQs
1. What is BPSC 72nd Exam 2026?
BPSC 72nd Exam 2026 is the Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination for recruitment to multiple state government posts.
2. How many vacancies are there in BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The notification initially listed 1,230 BPSC vacancies, later revised to 1,186 vacancies.
3. What is the minimum educational qualification for BPSC 72nd Exam?
For most posts, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
4. What is the age limit for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The minimum BPSC age requirement is post-wise 20, 21, or 22 years, and the maximum age is 37 years for UR male, 40 years for UR female and BC/EBC, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
5. What is the cutoff date for age calculation in BPSC 72nd Exam?
Age is calculated as on 01 August 2026.
6. What documents are required for reservation benefits?
Candidates may need caste certificate, domicile certificate, EWS certificate, creamy layer certificate, disability certificate, and other category-specific documents depending on the claim.
7. Is Bihar domicile mandatory for reservation in BPSC 72nd CCE?
Yes, reservation benefits are available only to Bihar residents with valid domicile and category certificates.
8. What is the application fee for BPSC 72nd Exam 2026?
The application fee is ₹100 per examination, and candidates without Aadhaar must pay an additional ₹200 biometric fee.
9. Is there age relaxation for PwBD candidates?
Yes, benchmark persons with disability get an additional 10 years age relaxation over the prescribed upper age limit.
10. How can candidates apply for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Candidates must apply online through the BPSC portal, upload the required documents, choose post preferences carefully, and pay the fee within the application dates.
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