BPSC 72nd CCE – 1230 Posts Recruitment 2026 – 1230 Vacancies | Apply Online
12 min read
📋 Various Departments, Govt. of Bihar
Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
Various Departments, Govt. of Bihar has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. A total of 1230 Posts (Table-I: 1077 | Table-II: 153 ) vacancies have been announced for this government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed Any Graduate from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 31-05-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Various Departments, Govt. of Bihar recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationVarious Departments, Govt. of Bihar
Post NameIntegrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026
Advertisement No.–
Total Vacancies1230 Posts (Table-I: 1077 | Table-II: 153 )
SalaryLevel-9 and Level-7 and Level-6 (as per post, Bihar State Pay Matrix)
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply31-05-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryGovernment
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service | 100 ( 34 Women) |
| Police Sub-Inspector, Home Department (Police Branch) | 22 (06 Women) |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department | 76 ( 23 Women) |
| Assistant Election Officer, Election Department | 07 (00 Women) |
| Assistant Sub-Registrar / Joint Assistant Sub-Registrar, Registration, Excise & Registration Department | 03 (01 Women) |
| Labour Superintendent, Labour Resource Department | 10 (03 Women) |
| Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 10 ( 01 Women) |
| District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 02 ( 00 Women) |
| Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department | 09 (00 Women) |
| District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 01 (00 Women) |
| Cane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department | 44 (14 Women) |
| Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons) | 04 (00 Women) |
| Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department | 10 (01 Women) |
| Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department | 54 (18 Women) |
| Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre), Rural Development Department | 65 (22 Women) |
| Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Department | 365 (123 Women) |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department | 70 (22 Women) |
| Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperation Department | 130 (47 Women) |
| Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resource & Migrant Labour Welfare Department | 56 (19 Women) |
| Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food & Consumer Protection Department | 31 (10 Women) |
| Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC & ST Welfare Department | 05 (00 Women) |
| Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 03 (00 Women) |
| Level-9 | 20 (06 Women) |
| Level-9 | 32 (09 Women) |
| Level-9 | 101 (Women Only) |
| General Hindi – minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit) | 100 |
| General Studies – First Paper | 300 |
| General Studies – Second Paper | 300 |
| Essay | 300 |
| One Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) – required for merit but not counted for ranking | 100 |
| Total | 1230 Posts (Table-I: 1077 | Table-II: 153 ) |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Any Graduate
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) additional over the examination fee
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-9 and Level-7 and Level-6 (as per post, Bihar State Pay Matrix)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 31-05-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) additional over the examination fee through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Commission Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna – 800001 |
| Application Mode | Online only (via BPSC OTR Portal – bpsconline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Prelims (Objective MCQ) + Mains (Written) + Personality Test (Interview) + Medical Exam |
| Mandatory Requirement | Bihar Domicile (Reservation benefits only for Bihar State permanent residents) |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Notification | 05/05/2026 |
| Opening Of Online Application Portal | 07-05-2026 |
| Last Date For Online Application Submission | 31-05-2026 |
| Correction Window (For Online Application) | To be notified on BPSC website |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified on BPSC website |
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service |
| 1 | Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service |
| 2 | Police Sub-Inspector, Home Department (Police Branch) |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department |
| 4 | Assistant Election Officer, Election Department |
| 5 | Assistant Sub-Registrar / Joint Assistant Sub-Registrar, Registration, Excise & Registration Department |
| 6 | Labour Superintendent, Labour Resource Department |
| 7 | Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department |
| 8 | District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department |
| 9 | Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department |
| 10 | District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department |
| 11 | Cane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department |
| 12 | Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons) |
| 13 | Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department |
| 14 | Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department |
| 15 | Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre), Rural Development Department |
| 16 | Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Department |
| 17 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department |
| 18 | Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperation Department |
| 19 | Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resource & Migrant Labour Welfare Department |
| 20 | Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food & Consumer Protection Department |
| 21 | Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC & ST Welfare Department |
| 22 | Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department |
| Post / Exam | Required Qualification |
| 72Nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Table-I) | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University (Graduation is mandatory) |
| Child Development Project Officer (Table-Ii) | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Home Science (2) Psychology (3) Sociology (4) Labour & Social Welfare – one of these must be selected as Main Exam optional subject |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Table-Ii) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from any recognized University or affiliated institution |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Table-Ii) | Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Law from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Psychology (2) Law – one to be chosen for Main Exam |
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| Ur (Male) | 37 years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| Ur (Female) | 40 years |
| Ebc / Bc (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| Sc / St (Male & Female) | 42 years |
| Persons With Benchmark Disability (Pwbd) | 10 years additional relaxation over the prescribed maximum age limit |
| Bihar Government Employees | 5 years age relaxation (subject to maximum 5 attempts condition) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years age relaxation + military service equivalent relaxation (actual age minus military service period); overall age not to exceed 57 years |
| All Candidates (Per Examination – E.G. 72Nd Cce / Cdpo / Fao / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer) | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) |
| Paper | Subject |
| Single Paper | General Studies (General Science, National & International Current Affairs, Indian History, Bihar History, General Geography, Bihar Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-Independence Bihar Economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar’s Role, General Mental Ability) |
| Paper I (Compulsory) | General Hindi – minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit) |
| Paper Ii (Compulsory) | General Studies – First Paper |
| Paper Iii (Compulsory) | General Studies – Second Paper |
| Paper Iv (Compulsory) | Essay |
| Optional Paper | One Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) – required for merit but not counted for ranking |
| Grand Total (Main Written – For Merit) | 900 |
| Component | Marks |
| Main Examination (General Studies Papers + Essay) | 900 |
| Personality Test / Interview | 120 |
| Grand Total (For Final Merit) | 1020 |
| Unreserved (Ur) | Minimum 40% |
| Bc (Backward Class) | Minimum 36.5% |
| Ebc (Extremely Backward Class) | Minimum 34% |
| Sc / St / Women / Pwbd (Divyang) | Minimum 32% |
| 1St Tie-Break | Candidate with higher marks in Main (Written) Examination will be placed higher in merit |
| 2Nd Tie-Break | Seniority of age (older candidate preferred); if DOB also same – alphabetical order of candidate’s name in Devanagari script |
| For Other Services Tie-Break | Higher marks in Main (Written) Examination; if equal – higher marks in Optional Subject; if equal – seniority of age; if DOB same – alphabetical order in Devanagari |
| Subject Code | Optional Subject |
| 04 | Agriculture Science |
| 05 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| 06 | Anthropology |
| 07 | Botany |
| 08 | Chemistry |
| 09 | Civil Engineering |
| 23 | Political Science & International Relations |
| 24 | Psychology |
| 25 | Public Administration |
| 26 | Sociology |
| 27 | Statistics |
| 28 | Zoology |
| 29 | Hindi Language & Literature |
| 30 | English Language & Literature |
| 31 | Urdu Language & Literature |
| 32 | Bengali Language & Literature |
| 33 | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| 34 | Persian Language & Literature |
| 35 | Arabic Language & Literature |
| 36 | Pali Language & Literature |
| 37 | Maithili Language & Literature |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
Stay Updated for TNPSC 2026
Get daily current affairs, study tips, and exam notifications delivered free.
