The Bihar Public Service Commission has finally released the new exam date for the BPSC 72nd CCE Examination on the official website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Due to some administrative reasons, the BPSC had postponed the old dates for the 72nd Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination. But now, all aspirants who have applied for the Civil Service posts can check the new exam dates from the article below
BPSC 72nd CCE Exam 2026 Out
As per the revised notice, the BPSC CCE Prelims Written Examination will be conducted on 25 October 2026 in multiple exam centres across the state. The BPSC CCE 72nd Exam will be held offline (pen-and-paper). To appear in the exam, candidates need the Admit Card, which will be released one week before the exam on the official BPSC website. To get more information, candidates can check the official exam date notice given below

| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Exam Name | 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination |
| Revised Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Official Website | www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
What is the Exam Pattern?
The BPSC 72nd CCE Exam 2026 is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. The Prelims is an objective-type screening test, while the Mains and Interview determine the final merit. The detailed exam pattern is given below.
BPSC 72nd CCE Exam Pattern (Prelims)
The BPSC Prelims is an objective-type examination consisting of 150 questions for 150 marks. Candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper. Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer
| Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 150 | 2 Hours |
BPSC 72nd CCE Exam: Exam Pattern (Mains)
The BPSC Mains consists of General Hindi, two General Studies papers, and one optional subject. General Hindi is qualifying in nature, while the remaining papers contribute to the merit score.
Compulsory Papers
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 Hours |
| 02 | General Studies Paper-I | 300 | 3 Hours |
| 03 | General Studies Paper-II | 300 | 3 Hours |
- Candidates must secure at least 30% marks in General Hindi.
- General Hindi marks are not counted for the final merit list.
- The Mains merit papers carry a total of 900 marks, including the optional paper.
Optional Subject
Candidates have to select one optional subject. The optional paper carries 300 marks and is conducted for 3 hours.
| Subject | Subject |
|---|---|
| Agriculture Science | Philosophy |
| Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | Physics |
| Anthropology | Political Science & International Relations |
| Botany | Psychology |
| Chemistry | Public Administration |
| Civil Engineering | Sociology |
| Commerce & Accountancy | Statistics |
| Economics | Zoology |
| Electrical Engineering | Hindi Language & Literature |
| Geography | English Language & Literature |
| Geology | Urdu Language & Literature |
| History | Bengali Language & Literature |
| Labour & Social Welfare | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| Law | Persian Language & Literature |
| Management | Arabic Language & Literature |
| Mathematics | Pali Language & Literature |
| Mechanical Engineering | Maithili Language & Literature |
BPSC 72nd CCE Exam: Interview
The Personality Test carries 120 marks and assesses candidates’ personality, intellectual abilities, and awareness of matters beyond their academic background. The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Mains (900 marks) and Interview (120 marks), making a total of 1,020 marks.
Preparation Tips For BPSC 72nd CCE Exam 2026?
Candidates should follow a structured study plan covering the Bihar-specific topics, General Studies, Current Affairs, and previous years’ questions. Regular revision and mock tests are also important for improving accuracy and time management.
- Understand the Syllabus: Go through the complete syllabus and identify important topics.
- Focus on Bihar GK: Prepare Bihar’s history, geography, economy, polity, and current affairs.
- Cover Current Affairs: Follow important national and Bihar-related current events regularly.
- Practise Previous Papers: Solve previous years’ questions to understand the exam pattern.
- Take Mock Tests: Attempt regular mock tests and analyse your mistakes.
FAQ – BPSC CCE Exam Date 2026
Q: Is the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination Schedule Out?
Ans. Yes, the BPSC has announced the CCE 72nd Prelims Exam Date on the official portal at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Q: When will the BPSC 72nd CCE Exam be conducted?
Ans. The BPSC CCE Preliminary Examination will be held on 25 October 2026 in multiple exam centres.
Q: How can I check the official exam date for the BPSC CCE Exam?
Ans. Candidates can visit the official BPSC portal or the article, where the direct official notice of the exam date is provided.
Q: When will the admit card for this exam be released?
Ans. The official admit card for this exam will be released one week before the exam date.









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