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BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Preliminary Exam Postponed, Check Vacancy, Selection Process and Latest Update
Patna: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026, with the October 25 previously published date now subject to change. The current website of the Commission has a fresh notice relevant to the postponement of the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination. Candidates should therefore not consider October 25, 2026, as the final examination date until a revised schedule is issued by BPSC.
The postponement affects thousands of aspirants preparing for this year’s Bihar state civil services recruitment examination. BPSC earlier listed October 25, 2026 in its August 14 examination calendar, but that calendar itself specified that the dates were tentative.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: Latest Exam Date Update
BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination was initially scheduled July 26, 2026, but the Commission postponed the examination in July citing unavoidable reasons. BPSC included October 25, 2026 as the tentative revised date in its August examination calendar.
The latest notice list of BPSC now includes another “Important Notice” regarding postponement of the 72nd CCE Preliminary Competitive Examination. The Commission has not provided a new confirmed exam date in the publicly indexed notice information currently available. For candidates, the practical takeaway is simple: the October 25 date should not be treated as confirmed. The next official notice will set the fresh schedule.
BPSC 72nd CCE Vacancy Details
The vacancy figure has also been revised. The original advertisement mentioned 1,230 vacancies. BPSC later removed 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies, bringing it to 1,186 posts. The Commission has also published another corrigendum regarding reducing two Deputy Superintendent of Police (BPS) vacancies.
Its latest website therefore contains multiple vacancy updates, and candidates should refer to the latest post-wise vacancy matrix instead of an old vacancy figure. Notably, BPSC’s August 14 exam calendar still shows 1,189 vacancies for the 72nd CCE, so it highlights why old calendar figures should not automatically be considered the latest vacancy position.
BPSC 72nd CCE Selection Process
The recruitment process of BPSC Combined Competitive Examination involves a three-stage procedure:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Written Examination
- Personality Test/Interview
The Preliminary Examination acts as a screening examination. Candidates passing the prelims will then be considered for the Main Examination, and the personality test for candidates who clear the prescribed stages. The detailed post-wise requirements, syllabus and examination instructions are subject to the official BPSC advertisement and subsequent corrigenda.
What Candidates Should Do Now
The postponement alters the immediate preparation timeline, but it does not change the need for candidates to remain exam-ready. A practical preparation strategy should be to:
- Revise General Studies and Bihar-specific topic
- Follow national and Bihar current affair
- Practice previous BPSC question papers
- Take timed mock tests
- Revise factual areas repeatedly rather than continuously adding new material
- Keep registration and application details accessible
- Check BPSC’s official website for the revised date and admit-card instructions
Candidates should also avoid relying on social-media posts or unofficial notices for the revised exam date as well. BPSC has previously warned aspirants about fake notices regarding the 72nd CCE schedule.
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026: What Happens Next?
The next pending development is the fresh Preliminary Examination schedule. BPSC’s current notification page has the postponement notice prominently along side recent vacancy corrigenda.
Until a revised date is announced, October 25, 2026 should be treated as an old tentative schedule, not a confirmed exam. Candidates should make use of the extra time window for revision and mock-test practice. The decisive information will come from the Commission’s next official examination notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Preliminary Exam postponed?
Yes. BPSC has issued a notice postponing the 72nd Integrated Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination. Candidates should wait for the Commission's revised examination schedule.
2. Was the BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims scheduled for October 25, 2026?
Yes. The BPSC tentative examination calendar had listed October 25, 2026 as the examination date. Following the latest postponement notice, this date should no longer be treated as confirmed.
3. When will the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 new exam date be announced?
BPSC will announce the revised Preliminary Examination date through an official notification. Candidates should check the official BPSC website for the latest schedule.
4. How many vacancies are available under BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
The vacancy figure has been revised through subsequent corrigenda. The original advertisement mentioned 1,230 vacancies, while later updates changed the number. Candidates should refer to the latest BPSC vacancy notification for the current post-wise figure.
5. What is the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 selection process?
The selection process generally consists of Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Personality Test/Interview. Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to progress through the recruitment process.
6. What is the BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination?
The Preliminary Examination is the first stage of the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination. It is used to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.
7. Where can candidates check the BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 exam date?
Candidates can check the latest examination date, notices, corrigenda and other updates on the official Bihar Public Service Commission website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
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