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The BPSC 72nd CCE prelims exam date is 25 October 2026, postponed from 26 July 2026. The BPSC exam calendar lists 1189 vacancies. The prelims is a 150-mark, 150-question, 2-hour objective General Studies paper on OMR; mains (900 marks) and interview (120 marks) follow.
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BPSC 72nd CCE Overview
| Exam name | BPSC 72nd Combined (Integrated) Competitive Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna |
| Total vacancies | 1189 (as per BPSC exam calendar) |
| Stages | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Prelims date | 25 October 2026 |
| Prelims mode | Offline, OMR-based |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC 72nd CCE Important Dates
Original prelims date
Postponed26 July 2026
Revised prelims date
Confirmed25 October 2026
Admit card
AwaitedOctober 2026 (expected)
Prelims result
AwaitedTo be announced
Mains exam
AwaitedAfter prelims result
Interview
AwaitedAfter mains result
Dates other than the prelims are tentative until BPSC publishes an official notice.
BPSC 72nd CCE Vacancy
1189 posts
The BPSC calendar shows 1189 posts for the Integrated CCE 72nd. A few news sites quote 1186; treat 1189 as the official figure and rely on the commission's advertisement for the department-wise and category-wise break-up.
Selection Process
Preliminary Exam
150 marks
Objective General Studies paper. Screening test – it only decides who qualifies for mains.
Main Exam
900 marks
Descriptive papers covering General Hindi, General Studies, Essay and an Optional subject.
Interview
120 marks
Personality test by the commission. Final merit is prepared from mains and interview marks.
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Pattern
| Type of paper | Objective (multiple choice) |
|---|---|
| Subject | General Studies |
| Number of questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 150 |
| Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Nature | Screening – prelims marks are not added to the final merit |
| Negative marking | As specified in the commission's advertisement |
BPSC 72nd Mains & Interview Pattern
| Nature | Descriptive / written |
|---|---|
| Subjects | General Hindi, General Studies, Essay, Optional subject |
| Total marks | 900 |
| Paper-wise marks & timings | As per the official advertisement / BPSC notice |
| Interview | 120 marks |
| Final merit | Mains + Interview marks |
Paper-wise marks and timings for mains will follow the official advertisement; this page will be updated once confirmed.
Subject-wise Overview (Prelims Syllabus)
The prelims General Studies paper draws from the areas below. Tap a subject to see key topics and a preparation tip.
History
- Ancient, medieval and modern history of India
- Indian National Movement and freedom struggle
- History of Bihar – Magadha, Mauryas, Guptas, Champaran Satyagraha, 1857 and 1942 in Bihar
- Art, culture and heritage
Tip: Link national events with Bihar's role – these are favourite BPSC questions.
Geography
- Physical, economic and human geography of India and the world
- Rivers, soils, climate, minerals and agriculture
- Geography of Bihar – Ganga basin, Kosi floods, districts, resources
Tip: Practice maps; Bihar rivers, flood zones and agro-regions repeat often.
Indian Polity & Governance
- Constitution, Fundamental Rights, DPSP, amendments
- Parliament, judiciary, constitutional bodies
- Panchayati Raj and local governance
- Bihar administration and governance schemes
Tip: Study the Polity chapters in Eduteria Books, then revise through MCQs.
Economy
- Basic concepts, banking, budget, planning
- Poverty, employment and inclusive growth
- Bihar Economic Survey and state budget highlights
Tip: Do not skip the Bihar Economic Survey – data-based questions are common.
General Science & Technology
- Physics, chemistry and biology basics
- Health, nutrition and diseases
- Space, IT, defence and recent S&T developments
Tip: Build your science basics from Eduteria Books.
Environment & Disaster Management
- Ecology, biodiversity and climate change
- Environmental conventions and policies
- Floods, droughts, earthquakes – Bihar's disaster profile
Tip: Link static topics to current events.
Current Affairs
- National and international events of importance
- Government schemes, awards, sports, appointments
- Bihar current affairs and state government decisions
Tip: Cover the last 12 months and revise monthly compilations.
Mental Ability & Reasoning
- Logical reasoning, series and analogies
- Basic numeracy and data interpretation
Tip: Easy scoring – practise timed sets daily.
Preparation Strategy Before 25 October
- 1Finish one full revision of the entire GS syllabus before 25 October.
- 2Give one full-length OMR mock every week; practise 150 questions in 120 minutes.
- 3Prioritise Bihar-specific topics – history, geography, economy, schemes and current affairs.
- 4Solve BPSC previous year papers to understand question trends and difficulty.
- 5Revise the last 12 months of current affairs from monthly compilations.
- 6Keep the admit card, valid photo ID and OMR instructions ready a week early.
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BPSC 72nd CCE prelims exam kab hai? (बीपीएससी 72वीं परीक्षा कब है?)
BPSC 72nd CCE prelims is scheduled for 25 October 2026. It was earlier planned for 26 July 2026 and has been postponed.
BPSC 72nd CCE में कितने पद हैं?
The BPSC exam calendar lists 1189 vacancies for the Integrated CCE 72nd. Some media reports mention 1186 posts; the official calendar figure is 1189, and the final count is as per the commission's advertisement.
Why was the BPSC 72nd prelims postponed?
The exam was moved from 26 July 2026 to 25 October 2026 as per the commission's revised exam calendar. Always check bpsc.bihar.gov.in for official notices.
What is the BPSC 72nd CCE exam pattern?
Prelims is a 150-mark, 150-question objective General Studies paper of 2 hours, conducted offline on OMR sheets. Mains is descriptive (900 marks) and the interview carries 120 marks.
What is the BPSC 72nd prelims syllabus?
The prelims General Studies paper covers History (including Bihar), Geography, Polity & Governance, Economy, General Science & Technology, Environment, Current Affairs and Mental Ability.
When will the BPSC 72nd admit card be released?
The admit card is expected in October 2026, before the 25 October exam, on the official BPSC website. Eduteria will update this page when it is released.
When is the BPSC 72nd mains exam?
The mains date has not been announced. It will be notified after the prelims result.
Is the BPSC prelims counted in the final merit?
No. Prelims is a screening test. Final merit is based on mains and interview marks.
Sources
Always confirm schedules on the official website. See also our BPSC 70th result coverage and daily current affairs.