✅The 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Bihar government administrative posts such as:

🟢SDM

🟢DSP

🟢BDO

🟢Revenue Officer

🟢Rural Development Officer

🟢District Minority Welfare Officer

🟢Other Group A & B posts in Bihar administration

The exam is conducted in 3 stages:

1. Preliminary Exam
2. Mains Exam
3. Interview

Educational Qualification

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
• Final year students can apply only if graduation is completed before Mains verification.

Age Limit (Approx.)

Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

1. Preliminary Examination

• Objective type (MCQ)
• One paper: General Studies
• Total Marks: 150
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Qualifying nature for Mains

2. Mains Examination

Usually includes:

• General Hindi (qualifying)
• General Studies Paper 1
• General Studies Paper 2
• Essay / Optional components (as per latest notification)

3. Interview

• Personality Test
• Administrative awareness
• Communication & decision-making skills

Final merit is prepared using:

• Mains marks
• Interview marks

Step 1

Visit:
BPSC Online Portal

Step 2

Click:
“Apply Online for 72nd Combined Competitive Examination 2026”

Step 3

Register using:

• Mobile number
• Email ID
• Basic personal details

Step 4

Login and fill:

• Educational details
• Address
• Category
• Exam preferences

Step 5

Upload:

• Passport photo
• Signature
• Required certificates

Step 6

Pay application fee online:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• UPI
• Net Banking

Step 7

Submit the form and download:

• Application PDF
• Fee receipt

Important Dates

• Application Start: 7 May 2026
• Last Date: 31 May 2026
• Prelims Exam: 26 July 2026