BPSC 72nd Vacancy 2026 Notification, Apply Online Form
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) invites online applications for recruitment to various administrative and departmental positions under the Bihar State Government. This recruitment drive is organized through the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 for a total of 1230 initial vacancies across diverse state departments. Eligible candidates can apply online directly through the commission's official registration website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Candidates are advised to review the official notification thoroughly before filling out the online registration form.
- Application Start Date: 07 May 2026
- Application Last Date: 31 May 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 31 May 2026
- Prelims Exam Date: To be announced
- General Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- SC / ST Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- PwBD / All Category Female Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Payment Mode: Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI).
- Age Calculation Reference Date: 01 August 2026
- Minimum Age: 20, 21, or 22 years (varies by post)
- Maximum Age: 37 years (for UR Male)
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar State Government reservation rules.
- 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination: Graduation degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO): Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with one of the following optional subjects: Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Labour and Social Welfare. One of these must be chosen for the Mains exam.
- Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) & Equivalent: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university/affiliated institute.
- Sub-divisional Protection Officer: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Law. Candidates must select either Psychology or Law as their optional subject in the Main written examination.
| Post Name & Cadre | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BCW | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDM / Senior Deputy Collector (Bihar Administrative Service) | 40 | 10 | 16 | 01 | 18 | 12 | 03 | 100 |
| DSP / Deputy Superintendent of Police (Police Branch) | 11 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 06 | 01 | 00 | 22 |
| State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax Dept) | 29 | 07 | 12 | 00 | 19 | 07 | 02 | 76 |
| Under Election Officer (Election Dept) | 02 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 00 | 07 |
| Registrar / Joint Under Registrar (Excise & Registration) | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Labour Superintendent (Labour Resources Dept) | 06 | 01 | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 10 |
| Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) | 04 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| District Audit Officer (Cooperative Societies Audit) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
| Bihar Education Service (Administration Sub-Cadre) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 03 | 09 |
| District Minority Welfare Officer | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| Sugarcane Officer (Deleted via Corrigendum Notice) | 18 | 04 | 07 | 01 | 08 | 05 | 01 | 44 |
| Probation Officer (Home Department - Prisons) | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 |
| Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director | 04 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 10 |
| Municipal Executive Officer (Urban Development & Housing) | 24 | 05 | 12 | 00 | 07 | 06 | 00 | 54 |
| Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service) | 27 | 07 | 14 | 00 | 10 | 05 | 02 | 65 |
| Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Revenue & Land Reforms) | 159 | 37 | 57 | 02 | 66 | 31 | 13 | 365 |
| Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Panchayati Raj Dept) | 27 | 07 | 11 | 00 | 13 | 08 | 04 | 70 |
| Cooperative Extension Officer (Cooperative Dept) | 68 | 13 | 03 | 00 | 13 | 33 | 00 | 130 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour & Welfare Dept) | 18 | 06 | 09 | 00 | 13 | 09 | 01 | 56 |
| Supply Inspector (Food & Consumer Protection Dept) | 20 | 03 | 06 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 31 |
| Block SC & ST Welfare Officer | 00 | 00 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 05 |
| Block Minority Welfare Officer | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| Part-I Total (Before Corrigendum) | 466 | 105 | 162 | 09 | 180 | 124 | 31 | 1077 |
| Post Name / Department | UR | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | BCW | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | 12 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 05 | 00 | 20 |
| Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) & Equivalent | 12 | 03 | 04 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 32 |
| Sub-divisional Protection Officer (Women Only) | 41 | 10 | 16 | 01 | 18 | 12 | 03 | 101 |
| Part-II Total | 65 | 15 | 20 | 02 | 24 | 21 | 04 | 153 |
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type screening test consisting of multiple-choice questions to qualify for the main examination phase.
- Main Examination: Descriptive written test covering compulsory and optional subjects specified in the notification syllabus.
- Personality Test / Interview: A face-to-face evaluation round for qualified candidates.
- Medical Examination & Character Verification: Final standard checks before appointment.
BPSC 72nd Apply Online Links
1. When can I apply online for the BPSC 72nd Combined Exam?
The online application portal is active from 07 May 2026 until the registration closing date of 31 May 2026.
2. What is the total number of vacancies announced in the notification?
An initial total of 1230 posts were announced. Note that 44 Sugarcane Officer vacancies were subsequently deleted through a formal corrigendum, modifying the active vacancy count.
3. What is the minimum educational requirement for the 72nd Preliminary Exam?
Candidates must possess a Graduation degree or equivalent qualification from any recognized university.
4. What are the age limits for candidates wishing to apply?
As of 01 August 2026, candidates must meet a minimum age of 20, 21, or 22 years (post-dependent) and a maximum age of 37 years for unreserved male candidates. Standard age relaxations apply for reserved category applicants.
5. How can I pay the BPSC 72nd application fee?
The application fee of Rs. 100/- for all categories can be paid using convenient online payment methods, including debit/credit cards, UPI, or net banking facilities.
