Preliminary Examination postponed
Preliminary Examination, earlier set for 25 Oct 2026, has been postponed. A new date has not been announced.
BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination
Total Vacancies
1,186 Posts
Qualification
Graduate
Apply Deadline
10 Jun 2026
Exam Schedule
Preliminary Examination Postponed
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Source: OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION • Checked: 12 Oct 2026
Job Summary & Overview
Bihar Combined Competitive Examination for Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM), Deputy SP, Revenue Officer, and Block Development Officer posts across state cadres.
Official Corrigenda & Updates History
Verified notices published by Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Preliminary Examination postponed
Preliminary Examination, earlier set for 25 Oct 2026, has been postponed. A new date has not been announced.
Tentative Prelims Date: 25 Oct 2026 (Exam Calendar)
BPSC Examination Calendar published on 14 Aug 2026 lists 25 Oct 2026 as the tentative Preliminary Examination date. The date is tentative and subject to revision upon publication of the final exam notice.
72nd CCE Preliminary Examination Postponed
BPSC published official notice on 18 Jul 2026 confirming postponement of the Prelims originally scheduled for 26 Jul 2026. Fresh date TBA.
44 Sugarcane Officer Vacancies Deleted
Official corrigendum removed 44 Sugarcane Officer posts (Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025). Total vacancies revised from 1,230 to 1,186.
Important Dates & Schedule
What's next
Preliminary Examination
Postponed — new date awaited
Applications open
10 May 2026
Last date to apply
10 Jun 2026
Preliminary Examination
Postponed
Postponed — new date awaited
Mains Written Examination
To be announced
Interview & Document Verification
To be announced
| Event / Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | 10 May 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 10 Jun 2026 |
Preliminary ExaminationTentative Schedule Date source: BPSC Examination Calendar (14 Aug 2026) Tentative date listed in BPSC Examination Calendar (14 Aug 2026). Subject to revision / confirmation via final official notice. | 25 Oct 2026 (Tentative — Exam Calendar)Official Stage Notice |
Mains Written ExaminationNOT DECLARED | TBA |
Interview & Document VerificationNOT DECLARED | TBA |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisional Officer (SDM) | 220 | Level 9 (₹53,100–₹1,67,800) |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 140 | Level 9 (₹53,100–₹1,67,800) |
| Revenue Officer & Circle Officer | 826 | Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Age Limit Criteria
Calculated as of: 1 Aug 2026
- BC/EBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
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Application Fee & Payment Modes
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹150 |
Selection Process
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
OMR Based (Objective) · 2 hours · 150 questions · 150 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) | 150 | 150 |
Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer (1/3rd negative marking)
Screening test to shortlist candidates for Mains (1:10 ratio). 5 options per question (A, B, C, D, E). Mandatory penalty for unattended question if option E not darkened.
Main Examination
Written / Descriptive · 1000 marks
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी - अर्हकारी) | 100 |
| General Studies Paper 1 (सामान्य अध्ययन प्रथम पत्र) | 300 |
| General Studies Paper 2 (सामान्य अध्ययन द्वितीय पत्र) | 300 |
| Essay (निबंध) | 300 |
| Optional Subject (ऐच्छिक विषय - MCQ Qualifying) | 100 |
4 compulsory papers + 1 optional paper. General Hindi is qualifying only (30% marks; not counted in merit). Optional Subject is 100 marks (Objective MCQ, 120 minutes; qualifying only). Merit list is prepared strictly out of 900 marks from GS-1, GS-2, and Essay.
Personality Test / Interview
Offline Face to Face · 120 marks
Conducted for candidates who qualify the Main written examination. Final merit list formulated out of 1020 marks (Mains 900 marks + Interview 120 marks).
As stated in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Syllabus
Preliminary Examination
General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन)9 topics
- General Science (सामान्य विज्ञान)
- Current Events of National and International Importance (समसामयिक घटनाएं)
- History of India and salient features of History of Bihar (भारत एवं बिहार का इतिहास)
- General Geography of India and Bihar (सामान्य भूगोल)
- Major Geographical Divisions of Bihar and its River Systems (बिहार के भौगोलिक प्रभाग एवं नदियां)
- Indian Polity and Governance (भारत की राज्य व्यवस्था)
- Indian Economy and Major Changes in the Economy of Bihar Post-Independence (अर्थव्यवस्था)
- Indian National Movement and the Contribution of Bihar (भारतीय राष्ट्रीय आन्दोलन एवं बिहार का योगदान)
- General Mental Ability (सामान्य मानसिक योग्यता)
Main Examination
General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)4 topics
- निबंध (Essay)
- व्याकरण (Grammar)
- वाक्य विन्यास (Syntax / Sentence Formation)
- संक्षेपण (Precis Writing)
General Studies Paper 1 (सामान्य अध्ययन प्रथम पत्र)7 topics
- Modern History of India and Indian Culture
- Salient features of Mauryan Art, Pala Art and Patna Qalam
- Role of Bihar in 1857 Revolt, Champaran Satyagraha, Non-Cooperation and Quit India Movement
- Western and Technical Education in Bihar from 1858 to 1947
- Prominent Thinkers: Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Rabindranath Tagore
- Current Events of National and International Importance
- Statistical Analysis, Graphs and Diagrams (सांख्यिकी, आरेख और रेखाचित्र)
General Studies Paper 2 (सामान्य अध्ययन द्वितीय पत्र)6 topics
- Indian Polity with special reference to Bihar
- Political System, Governance, Constitutional Framework and Judicial System
- Indian Economy and Geography of India with special reference to Bihar
- Planning, Economic Development, Agriculture, Industry and Demography in India and Bihar
- Role and Impact of Science and Technology in the Development of India and Bihar
- Application of Science and Technology in Agriculture, Water Resources, Energy and Disaster Management
Essay (निबंध)4 topics
- Social and Cultural Issues
- Economic Development and Environmental Issues
- Philosophy, Ethics and Abstract Topics
- Bihar Specific Proverbs, Dialects, Culture and Local Traditions
As listed in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Preparation strategy, topic explanations, practice questions and paper analysis will be on LakshyaGyan.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Applications for this cycle are closed.
- 2Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for 25 Oct 2026 as per BPSC Examination Calendar (published 14 Aug 2026).
- 3Important: This date is tentative and subject to revision upon release of the final official exam notice.
- 4Monitor bpsc.bih.nic.in for the official exam notification and subsequent admit card download schedule.
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