BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims 2026 Postponed: New Exam Date, 1,186 Vacancies and Latest Update

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination 2026 for the second time. The examination was earlier scheduled for 25 October 2026, but the Commission has now deferred the exam.

The new BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims exam date has not yet been announced. Candidates should regularly check the official BPSC website for the revised examination schedule and admit card updates.

The postponement provides additional preparation time for aspirants targeting Bihar’s prestigious state civil services examination.

BPSC 72nd CCE Exam Date 2026

The BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination was originally scheduled for 26 July 2026. It was later rescheduled to 25 October 2026. The October examination has now also been postponed.

Note: Some reports mention 1,189 vacancies, while the detailed examination information gives 1,186 posts. Candidates should consider the latest official BPSC notification as the final authority.

BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Important Dates

• Notification: 5 May 2026
• Application Begins: 7 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 31 May 2026
• Original Prelims: 26 July 2026
• Revised Prelims: 25 October 2026
• Latest Status: Postponed
• New Prelims Date: To be announced
• Mains Exam: To be announced
• Interview: To be announced

BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims Exam Pattern

The Preliminary Examination consists of 150 objective-type questions carrying 150 marks. Candidates get 2 hours to complete the paper. The examination is conducted in offline OMR mode.

There is negative marking of one-third mark for each incorrect answer.

The paper primarily covers General Studies, with candidates expected to have a strong understanding of Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science, current affairs and Bihar-specific topics.

BPSC 72nd CCE Mains Exam Pattern

Candidates qualifying for the Preliminary Examination will appear for the Mains.

The Mains includes:

• General Hindi – 100 marks
• General Studies Paper I – 300 marks
• General Studies Paper II – 300 marks
• Optional Subject – 300 marks

General Hindi is qualifying in nature. Candidates must also appear for the Personality Test/Interview, which carries 120 marks.

BPSC 72nd CCE Preparation Strategy

The postponement should be treated as an opportunity to strengthen preparation rather than reduce study intensity.

1. Focus on Bihar GK

Give special attention to Bihar’s history, geography, economy, polity, agriculture, culture, government schemes and current affairs.

2. Revise Current Affairs

Prepare important national and Bihar-related current affairs from the recent months. Government schemes, reports, awards, appointments, science and technology and major economic developments should be revised regularly.

3. Solve Previous Year Questions

BPSC PYQs are essential for understanding the Commission’s question style and identifying frequently tested areas.

4. Attempt Mock Tests

Regular full-length mock tests can improve accuracy and time management. Candidates should analyse every test and maintain a record of recurring mistakes.

5. Prepare for Mains Alongside

The postponement provides an opportunity to maintain answer-writing and Mains preparation alongside Prelims. Candidates should avoid completely stopping Mains preparation.

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