BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 – Notification (Released), Prelims Exam Date (Out), Apply Online, Syllabus

BPSC CCE 2026 – Overview

The commission offers an opportunity to graduates aspiring to secure civil service positions across various departments and organisations in Bihar. Refer to the 72nd CCE overview table below for concise information about the exam details

Highlights of the 72nd BPSC CCE 2026

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BPSC 72nd CCE Exam Date 2026

The commission announced the 72nd BPSC CCE exam date 2026 in the exam calendar published on the official website. The detailed schedule of the examination and official notification consists of the date of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE). Candidates can also keep track of the table below to get the BPSC CCE exam dates and other relevant dates.

BPSC 2026 Important Dates

BPSC CCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

The Conducting body clearly mentioned the BPSC CCE 2026 eligibility criteria in the official notification. Candidates willing to appear for the BPSC CCE exam are advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form.

BPSC CCE 2026 Eligibility Criteria:

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BPSC CCE 2026 Application Form

The Conducting body has activated the BPSC 2026 form in online mode on May 7, 2026. The BPSC 72nd CCE apply online link will be active until May 31, 2026. Applicants can download the application form from the official website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The BPSC 2026 form needs to be filled out with both personal and academic details. The applicant must pay a fixed application fee after submitting the application form. If the candidate fails to submit the application form before the deadline, they are not eligible to download the admit card.

BPSC CCE 2026 Exam Pattern

The conducting authority mentioned the BPSC CCE exam pattern in the official notification. According to the exam pattern of BPSC 2025, there are three stages in the exam: prelims, mains, and the interview round. The Commission conducts exams across the state of Bihar. It is one of the toughest yet popular competitive state exams in India

BPSC CCE 2025 Exam stages:

The BPSC exam consists of three stages –

BPSC CCE Prelims Exam Pattern

• Objective type – MCQ’s

• Total marks: 150

• Subjects: General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs)

• Duration: 2 hours

• Negative marking

BPSC CCE Mains Exam Pattern

• Descriptive/Subjective Type

• Total Marks: 900

• Subjects:

• General Hindi (Qualifying) – 100 marks

• General Studies Paper I – 300 marks

• General Studies Paper II – 300 marks

• Optional Subject – 300 marks

• Duration: 3 hours per paper

BPSC CCE Interview

• Total Marks: 120

• Candidates who clear the Mains are called for the Interview round, which evaluates personality, communication skills, and knowledge of Bihar-related issues.

BPSC CCE 2026 Syllabus

The Commission mentioned the BPSC 2026 Syllabus in the official notification. The conducting body provides the CCE syllabus for both the Prelims and the Mains exams. The BPSC CCE syllabus 2026 will help candidates to know more about the important topics and prepare their learning schedule accordingly.

Prelims Syllabus: (Topics)

• General Science

• Indian History & Bihar History

• Indian Polity and Economy

• Geography (India & Bihar)

• Current Affairs & National/International Importance

• General Mental Ability

Mains Syllabus: (Topics)

• General Hindi (Qualifying Paper)

• General Studies I: Modern History of India & Bihar, Indian Culture & Bihar’s Contribution, Statistical Analysis & Graphs

• General Studies II: Indian Polity, Governance & Bihar’s Political System, Indian & Bihar Economy, Role & Impact of Science and Technology

• Optional Subject (Choose One): Subjects like History, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, etc.

BPSC CCE Question Paper 2026

Bihar Public Service Commission will release the CCE 2026 on the official website. With the help of the 2025 BPSC CCE Question paper, aspirants can understand the exam pattern, the difficulty level of the exam, and other important details as well.

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BPSC CCE 2026 Admit Card

The 72nd BPSC Prelims 2026 admit card is expected to be released approximately 10-15 days from the date of the examination for the applicants who have submitted the application forms. Candidates who qualify for the preliminary examination will eventually be issued and can download the admit card through the BPSC login.

BPSC CCE Answer Key 2026

The BPSC releases the Prelims answer key in two stages – Provisional and final answer key on the official website, typically within 1-2 weeks of the exam date. The 72nd BPSC CCE answer key will be available in PDF format on bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates can challenge the BPSC CCE 2026 Answer key in case of any discrepancy. The provisional answer key can only be challenged in the method and time frame prescribed by the Bihar Public Services Commission.

BPSC CCE Result 2026

The BPSC CCE Prelims results 2026 are declared first, followed by the Mains results and the interview results. The Prelims are conducted solely to shortlist candidates for the Mains exam. Candidates who qualify for the BPSC Mains will be invited to appear for the interview. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the BPSC CCE 72nd Mains and interview.

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BPSC CCE 2026 Cut off

The Bihar Public Services Commission will release the 72nd BPSC CCE 2026 cut off in online mode on the official website bspc.bih.nic. The cut-off will be released category-wise and stage-wise. Candidates scoring more than or equal to the BPSC Prelims cut off are eligible to appear in the BPSC Mains exam.