Every cycle of news + important dates we've captured for BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims, oldest cycles at the bottom. Live information is on the main exam page; this archive preserves what each previous cycle officially announced.
Bihar Public Service Commission issued a corrigendum removing 44 Cane Officer vacancies from the original 1230 posts. The revised total is now 1186 vacancies across Group A and B administrative posts including Deputy Collector, DSP, Revenue Officer and BDO.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The commission has officially scheduled the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination for 26 July 2026 as per the BPSC Calendar 2026. Candidates are advised to download admit cards 10-15 days before the exam from bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
The Commission issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a 5th answer option 'E' in all multiple-choice question based examinations to be conducted by BPSC, including the 72nd CCE.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
An official corrigendum was issued removing 44 vacancies of Cane Officer under the Sugarcane Industry Department from the original 1230 posts, bringing the final vacancy count to 1186 for the 72nd CCE cycle.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Candidates have until May 31, 2026, to complete online applications for the 72nd CCE through the official BPSC portal at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The application process, which began on May 7, requires One Time Registration and payment of examination fees ranging from Rs. 100 to Rs. 600 depending on category.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission published the official notification on 5 May 2026 for the 72nd Combined Competitive Exam, with 1186 vacancies after removing 44 Sugarcane Officer posts. Applications were open from 7 to 31 May 2026.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
The Commission officially announced that the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Prelims will be held on 26 July 2026 (Sunday) across various centres in Bihar. Admit cards are expected 10-15 days before the exam date.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The commission officially announced that the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Prelims will be conducted on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in offline mode across examination centres in Bihar. The exam will consist of a single General Studies paper of 150 marks with negative marking.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission released the 72nd CCE notification on May 5, 2026, with applications open until May 31. The vacancy count was revised from 1230 to 1186 posts after 44 Sugarcane Officer positions were removed due to different eligibility requirements under Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
The online application process for BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam started on May 7, 2026 and will close on May 31, 2026. Candidates must apply through the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in for prestigious Group A and Group B administrative posts including SDM, DSP, and BDO.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
The online application portal for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination closed on 31 May 2026. The recruitment covers Group A and Group B posts including SDM, DSP, BDO, and Revenue Officer roles across Bihar government departments.
Archived 27 Jun 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a mandatory 5th answer option 'E' in all MCQ-based examinations conducted by BPSC, including the 72nd CCE. This change affects the exam pattern and preparation strategy for candidates appearing in this cycle.
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission officially released the 72nd CCE notification on May 5, 2026, initially advertising 1230 vacancies. A corrigendum later reduced this to 1186 posts after removing 44 Sugarcane Officer positions due to different eligibility requirements under Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
As per the official BPSC exam calendar 2026, the 72nd CCE Preliminary examination will be conducted on Sunday, July 26, 2026 across various centres in Bihar. The single-paper objective exam carries 150 marks with a duration of 2 hours.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
The 70th Combined Competitive Examination interview process began on 21 January 2026 for candidates who cleared the Mains exam. This cycle's completion will pave the way for the 72nd batch recruitment.
Archived 5 Jul 2026
The online application process for BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Exam started on May 7, 2026 and will close on May 31, 2026. Candidates can apply through the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in for various Group A and Group B administrative posts.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission released the 72nd CCE notification on May 5, 2026, initially announcing 1230 vacancies. A corrigendum was issued recently reducing the total to 1186 posts after deletion of 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies due to changed eligibility requirements under Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a 5th answer option 'E' in all MCQ-based examinations conducted by BPSC. This change will affect the 72nd CCE Prelims examination pattern and candidates should prepare accordingly.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a 5th answer option 'E' in all MCQ-based examinations conducted by BPSC, marking a change in the exam pattern for upcoming tests.
Archived 29 May 2026
Candidates can apply online for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination from May 7 to May 31, 2026 through the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The application fee is Rs. 100 per exam, with an additional Rs. 200 biometric fee for those not providing Aadhaar.
Archived 29 May 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially announced that the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination will be held on July 26, 2026 (Sunday). The exam will be conducted offline in a single day across various centers in Bihar.
Archived 29 May 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission has released the official notification for the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination on May 5, 2026. The notification initially announced 1230 posts, but a corrigendum revised the total to 1186 vacancies after 44 Cane Officer posts were excluded due to different eligibility criteria.
Archived 29 May 2026
As per the official BPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination Prelims will be conducted on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) in offline mode across various centers in Bihar. The Mains examination is tentatively scheduled for November 21-25, 2026.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission released the admit card for the 71st CCE Mains examination on April 17, 2026. The 71st Mains exam was conducted from April 25-30, 2026, providing insight into the timeline candidates can expect for the 72nd CCE cycle.
Archived 6 Jun 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an important notice regarding the introduction of a fifth answer option 'E' in all MCQ-based examinations conducted by BPSC, representing a significant change in the exam pattern for candidates.
Archived 20 Jun 2026
BPSC 72nd final result declaration (tentative)
Sun, 6 Jun, 2027Final merit list based on Mains + Interview marks; Prelims is qualifying only
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Final result declaration
Sun, 9 May, 2027Merit list based on Mains and Interview marks
Archived 20 Jun 2026
BPSC 72nd interview/personality test (tentative)
Sun, 2 May, 2027Interview round expected mid-2027; 2.5 times the number of vacancies will be called category-wise
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Personality Test/Interview round
Tue, 30 Mar, 2027Final stage of selection process
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Mains result announcement
Mon, 8 Feb, 2027Expected in early 2027
Archived 20 Jun 2026
📍BPSC 72nd Mains examination (tentative)
Mon, 1 Feb, 2027Looking for the current cycle? Back to live BPSC CCE page →
Mains exam expected in early 2027; descriptive papers on General Hindi, General Studies, and Optional subject
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍Mains examination (tentative)
Tue, 22 Dec, 2026Mains exam expected in early 2027, Nov-Dec 2026 window per calendar
Archived 27 Jun 2026
📍72nd BPSC CCE Mains Exam (tentative)
Tue, 24 Nov, 2026Multi-day descriptive exam (General Hindi, GS Papers I & II, Essay, Optional subject)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍Mains exam (tentative)
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Main examination tentatively scheduled November 21-25, 2026
Archived 29 May 2026
📍72nd CCE Mains Exam (tentative)
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Multi-day descriptive exam scheduled for November 21-25, 2026 as per calendar
Archived 6 Jun 2026
📍BPSC 72nd Mains exam (tentative)
Sat, 21 Nov, 2026Expected November 21-25, 2026 based on exam calendar
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Mains application window opens
Sun, 20 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates apply for Mains with post/service preferences
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Result expected in September-October 2026
Archived 29 May 2026
Prelims result announcement (expected)
Fri, 18 Sept, 2026Results typically declared 2-3 months after prelims
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Thu, 10 Sept, 2026Approximately 6-8 weeks post-exam; shortlists candidates at 10x vacancy ratio
Archived 5 Jul 2026
BPSC 72nd Prelims result announcement
Wed, 9 Sept, 2026Prelims result expected in late September-October 2026; qualifying candidates advance to Mains
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement expected
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Qualified candidates will be eligible for Mains examination
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Prelims result announcement
Sun, 6 Sept, 2026Typically 4-6 weeks after exam
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Final answer key and objection window closes
Sun, 16 Aug, 2026Candidates can raise objections within prescribed timeframe
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Tue, 4 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key usually released within a week of exam
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Prelims answer key release (expected)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key typically within 1-2 weeks after exam
Archived 29 May 2026
BPSC 72nd Prelims answer key release (provisional)
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key typically released 1-2 weeks after exam; candidates can raise objections within given timeframe
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Prelims answer key expected
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Provisional answer key released within 1-2 weeks of exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Provisional answer key release
Sun, 2 Aug, 2026Typically released 1-2 weeks after Prelims exam
Archived 5 Jul 2026
📍72nd CCE Prelims exam date
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Preliminary exam on July 26, 2026 (Sunday) – single paper General Studies
Archived 29 May 2026
📍BPSC 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Single-day offline exam; General Studies paper, 150 marks, 2 hours, MCQ format with 1/3 negative marking
Archived 13 Jun 2026
📍72nd CCE Prelims Exam Day
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Single-day objective exam, General Studies paper (150 marks, 2 hours)
Archived 6 Jun 2026
📍BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Objective GS paper, 150 marks, 2 hours duration
Archived 20 Jun 2026
📍72nd CCE Prelims Exam Day
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Preliminary examination scheduled for 26 July 2026 (Sunday) in offline mode
Archived 27 Jun 2026
📍72nd BPSC CCE Prelims Exam
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026Single-day General Studies paper (150 marks, 2 hours, MCQ with 1/3 negative marking)
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Prelims admit card release (expected)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Admit card typically released 10-15 days before exam
Archived 29 May 2026
BPSC 72nd Prelims admit card release (expected)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Admit cards typically released 10-15 days before the exam date; download from bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Prelims admit card expected release
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Admit cards typically released 10-15 days before exam
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Admit card release (expected)
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026Prelims admit cards typically available 10-15 days before exam
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Admit card release expected
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Admit cards typically released 15 days before exam
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Admit card download begins
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026Expected 10-15 days before exam date
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application deadline
Sun, 31 May, 2026Last date to submit online application and pay fees
Archived 29 May 2026
Application deadline for BPSC 72nd CCE
Sun, 31 May, 2026Last date to submit online applications; candidates must complete One Time Registration and fee payment
Archived 13 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Sun, 31 May, 2026Final day to submit application form with fee payment
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application window closed
Sun, 31 May, 2026Online registration ended on May 31, 2026
Archived 20 Jun 2026
Last date to apply online
Sun, 31 May, 2026Application window closes on 31 May 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Application portal closed
Sun, 31 May, 2026Online application window ended on 31 May 2026
Archived 5 Jul 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 7 May, 2026Online registration begins at bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Archived 29 May 2026
Application portal opened
Thu, 7 May, 2026Online application process started for 72nd CCE
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Application portal opens
Thu, 7 May, 2026Online registration begins at 7 May 2026
Archived 27 Jun 2026
Notification released
Tue, 5 May, 2026Official 72nd CCE notification published on May 5, 2026
Archived 29 May 2026
72nd CCE notification released
Tue, 5 May, 2026Official notification with 1186 vacancies published on bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Archived 6 Jun 2026
Notification released
Tue, 5 May, 2026Official 72nd CCE notification published on bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Archived 27 Jun 2026