Patna: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) preliminary test, which was scheduled to be held on October 25, 2026.
According to an important notice issued by the commission, the examination has been deferred due to unavoidable reasons. The BPSC has not announced a revised date or provided a detailed explanation for the postponement.
Candidates preparing for the examination will have to wait for the revised schedule. The commission has advised aspirants to monitor its official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for further notifications.
Recruitment For 1,186 Government Posts
The 72nd Combined Competitive Examination is intended to fill 1,186 vacancies across various Bihar government departments.
The initial notification covered 1,230 posts, but 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies were subsequently removed from the examination. Changes were also made to the number of vacancies for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and other positions.
The recruitment drive includes administrative, police and other government posts.
एकीकृत 72वीं संयुक्त (प्रारंभिक) प्रतियोगिता परीक्षा दिनांक 25 अक्टूबर, 2026 (रविवार) को आयोजित होनी थी। उक्त परीक्षा अपरिहार्य कारण से स्थगित की जाती है। परीक्षा आयोजन की नई तिथि की सूचना बाद में दी जाएगी।
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— Bihar Public Service Commission (@BPSCOffice) October 12, 2026
Key Vacancies Under BPSC 72nd CCE
According to the available details, the vacancies include:
- Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO/SDM): 100 posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP): 20 posts
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax): 76 posts
- Rural Development Officer: 65 posts
- Block Panchayat Raj Officer: 70 posts
- Municipal Executive Officer: 54 posts
- Revenue Officer and equivalent: 365 posts
- Cooperative Extension Officer: 130 posts
- Labour Enforcement Officer: 56 posts
Candidates Await Revised Schedule
The BPSC Combined Competitive Examination is a major recruitment examination for candidates seeking positions in Bihar’s administrative services and other government departments.
The postponement gives candidates additional preparation time, but uncertainty over the examination schedule will remain until the commission announces a new date.
Aspirants are advised to check the official BPSC website regularly for updates on the revised examination date and any further instructions.
