The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the date of the 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. The recruitment exam will be conducted on July 26, 2026.It is as per the notification approved by the Commission that the preliminary examination will be held in one session between 12:00 and 2:00 pm at various examination centers located in different districts of Bihar. Candidates are eagerly waiting for the admit cards and instructions related to the examination, which are expected to be released soon by the Commission.The exam schedule has been announced by the official notification by the Controller of Examinations, BPSC, Patna.While the Commission has confirmed the exam date and time, it is yet to release the regional exam venue, reporting guidelines, and hall tickets. This information is expected to be available in the coming days.
Admit cards and exam details are expected soon
With less than three weeks left for the trial, the Commission is expected to launch a link to download the cards soon. The hall ticket will contain important information, including the exam venue, exam time, exam number, and instructions to be followed on the exam day.Applicants must verify all information stated on the credit card as soon as it is issued and report any discrepancies to the agency immediately.
The biggest BPSC drive lays the foundation
The announcement of the 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination comes shortly after the BPSC completed its biggest recruitment drive for the Combined Competitive Examination.On June 19, the Commission announced the final results of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, and approved the recruitment of 2,027 people for various government jobs. It is the highest number selected by the Commission in any of its public security tests since Independence.The merit list was led by Shraddha Pandey of Uttar Pradeshwhile Shashank Pandey and Aksh Vijoy secured the second and third positions, respectively. Four women appeared in the top ten list of people with positions of power, and women accounted for 45 of the list of the top 100 people.
Register to participate in the recruitment process
The 70th BPSC recruitment witnessed huge participation from aspirants across the state. About 4.83 lakh students have submitted the application forms for the examination online.The original examination was held on December 13, 2024, at 911 centers in 37 districts. However, following reports of irregularities at the Bapu Examination Complex in Patna, the examination was canceled and re-conducted on January 4, 2025, at 22 centers in the city. In total, 3,28,990 candidates took the preliminary examination.The agency notified 2,027 job vacancies, including 2,009 positions in 27 government departments, 12 Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) positions, and six Financial Administrative Officer positions.
What you want to do now
Applicants who will appear for the BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 should prepare the registration details and check the official website of the Commission to get any admit card and information for the examination.The candidates are now in the final stages of their preparation as the reputed recruitment agency of Bihar is preparing for another civil service exam in the state.