The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd General Comprehensive (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. The exam was originally scheduled to be held on July 26, 2026, but was postponed due to what the board described as “unavoidable reasons”.“Candidates who are preparing to appear for the preliminary examination are advised to continue to monitor the BPSC official website for further announcements on the revised examination schedule.
BPSC issues official extension notice
In an official notification, the board confirmed that the exams will not be held on the previously announced dates.The notice states:“The 72nd comprehensive (preliminary) examination originally scheduled to be held on July 26, 2026 was postponed due to unavoidable reasons. The board will announce new exam dates soon”.The notification was issued by the BPSC Exam Administrator and has been uploaded on the official portal of the board.
Candidates asked to wait for revised timetable
The commission has not yet announced a new date for the preliminary review. Candidates are advised to visit the BPSC official website regularly to get the latest updates on the revised exam dates, admission ticket issuance and other important instructions.The delay means the exam timetable announced earlier this month is now canceled until a new timetable is released.
The exam is scheduled for July 26
Earlier, BPSC had announced that the 72nd Comprehensive Preliminary Examination will be held in a single shift at the Bihar Examination Center on July 26, 2026 (Sunday).As per the latest notification, candidates will now have to wait for the board to announce the revised exam calendar.
Recruitment for 1,186 government job vacancies
BPSC Comprehensive Competitive Examination (CCE) is one of the major state civil service recruitment examinations in Bihar. The 72nd round of recruitment is aimed at filling 1,186 vacancies in different departments of the Bihar government.The recruitment process is divided into three stages: preliminary review, interview and interview.
Positions filled through recruitment activities
The successful candidate will be appointed to various administrative positions in Group A and Group B including:
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
- Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- rural development officer
- tax officer
- Block Panchayat Raj Official
- Other administrative positions in state government departments
Candidates are advised to continue their preparations and monitor official announcements for the revised exam dates and related updates.
