BPSC 72nd Integrated CCE Recruitment 2026 — 1230 Vacancies

About This Job

BPSC has opened 1230 Group A and B Gazetted posts across multiple departments of the Bihar Government through the 72nd Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. If you are a Graduate, you can apply online for posts including Deputy Collector (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), Revenue Officer, Labour Superintendent, Sugarcane Officer and more. The salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,67,800 per month across Pay Levels 6, 7 and 9. The last date to apply online is 31 May 2026.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) 72nd Integrated CCE Recruitment 2026 - 1230 Posts

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued Advertisement No. 20260505-p1euvo dated 5 May 2026 for the 72nd Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination. This is the marquee state civil services recruitment of Bihar — covering 22 posts/services in Sarni-I (1077 vacancies) and 3 special posts in Sarni-II (153 vacancies), totalling 1230 Gazetted posts. Top recruitments include the Bihar Administrative Service (Deputy Collector — 100 posts), Bihar Police Service (DSP — 22 posts), Block Development Officer (Panchayati Raj — 70 posts), Revenue Officer (365 posts), and the Sugarcane Officer Cadre (44 posts).

Vacancy Breakdown by Service

Sarni-I (Pay Level 6, 7 and 9 posts) — 1077 vacancies:

• Revenue Officer (Bihar Revenue Service): 365 posts (Level-7)
• Sahkarita Prasar Padadhikari (Cooperation): 130 posts (Level-7)
• Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector (Bihar Administrative Service): 100 posts (Level-9)
• State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax): 76 posts (Level-9)
• Block Panchayati Raj Officer: 70 posts (Level-7)
• Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service): 65 posts (Level-7)
• Labour Enforcement Officer: 56 posts (Level-7)
• Nagar Karyapalak Padadhikari (Urban Development): 54 posts (Level-7)
• Sugarcane Officer (Industries): 44 posts (Level-9)
• Supply Inspector (Food & Consumer Protection): 31 posts (Level-7)
• DSP - Home (Police Branch): 22 posts (Level-9)
• Labour Superintendent: 10 posts (Level-9)
• Assistant Registrar, Cooperation Societies: 10 posts (Level-9)
• Assistant Director, Planning & Development: 10 posts (Level-9)
• Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-cadre): 9 posts (Level-9)
• Sub-Election Officer: 7 posts (Level-9)
• Other posts (Probation, SC/ST Welfare, Minority Welfare, etc.): 18 posts

Sarni-II (Other / Specialised posts) — 153 vacancies:

• Sub-Divisional Welfare Officer (Women only): 101 posts (Level-9)
• Financial Administrative Officer (Finance Department): 32 posts (Level-9)
• Child Development Project Officer (Social Welfare): 20 posts (Level-9)

Reservation (Total 1230 posts):

• Unreserved (UR): 490
• EWS: 110
• SC: 166
• ST: 9
• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 186
• Backward Class (BC): 133
• BC Ladies: 35

35% horizontal reservation for women across all categories. PwBD reservation as per state norms (VI/DD/OH/MD).

Who Can Apply?

For 72nd Integrated CCE (Most Posts):

• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised University or equivalent.

Special Qualifications for Specific Posts:

• Child Development Project Officer: Bachelor's degree + must select one of these as optional subject in Mains: Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, Labour & Social Welfare.
• Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics.
• Sub-Divisional Welfare Officer: Bachelor's degree + must select Psychology or Law as optional subject in Mains.

Reservation benefit will be given only to original residents (domicile) of Bihar. Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated as Unreserved.

Age Limit (as on 01-08-2026)

• Minimum Age: 20, 21 or 22 years (varies by post — see notification)
• Maximum Age (Unreserved Male): 37 years
• Maximum Age (Unreserved Female / BC / EBC Male & Female): 40 years
• Maximum Age (SC / ST Male & Female): 42 years
• Age Relaxation for PwBD: Additional 10 years over the maximum age limit
• Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + length of military service
• Age Relaxation for Bihar Government Employees: 5 years (subject to having 5 attempts remaining)

Salary

• Level-9 posts (Deputy Collector, DSP, etc.): Rs. 53,100 - Rs. 1,67,800 per month
• Level-7 posts (BDO, Revenue Officer, etc.): Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400 per month
• Level-6 posts (Block Minority Welfare Officer): Rs. 35,400 - Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Bihar Government rules
• Gazetted Officer status with all government benefits

Application Fee

• For each examination (72nd CCE / CDPO / FAO / SDWO): Rs. 100
• Additional Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not provided): Rs. 200
• Payment Mode: Online only

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 3 stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Part-1): Single objective paper of 150 marks, duration 2 hours, on General Studies. Negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Candidates who do not attempt a question must mark option (E). Qualifying minimum: 40% (UR), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwBD). Candidates equal to 10 times the vacancies qualify for the Mains.
2. Main Written Examination (Part-2): 4 papers — General Hindi (100 marks, qualifying 30%), General Studies Paper-I (300 marks), General Studies Paper-II (300 marks) and Essay (300 marks). For CDPO/FAO/SDWO: an additional Optional Subject Paper of 300 marks. Each paper of 3 hours duration.
3. Personality Test (Interview): 120 marks. Candidates equal to 2.5 times the vacancies are called.

Final merit is based on Mains (900 marks) + Interview (120 marks) = 1020 marks total. Medical examination of Rs. 16/- is mandatory for shortlisted candidates after the personality test.

How to Apply

1. Go to the BPSC OTR portal at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
2. Click on the One Time Registration (OTR) button (mandatory for all candidates).
3. Fill your name, father's name, mother's name, gender, date of birth and Aadhaar number — these cannot be changed later.
4. Login to the dashboard using your mobile number / email ID and password.
5. Click on the 72nd CCE Application Form and fill all required details.
6. Upload scanned PDF of all certificates (Matriculation, Graduation, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates) — max 100 KB each.
7. Upload scanned signature in JPG/JPEG, max 15 KB, dimensions 220x100 pixels.
8. Pay the fee online (Rs. 100 + Rs. 200 biometric fee if Aadhaar not provided).
9. Submit and download a printout for your records. Hard copies need NOT be sent to BPSC.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 7 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 May 2026
• Preliminary Exam Date: To be announced
• Mains Exam Date: To be announced
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle revenue administration, land records, and demarcation work as a Revenue Officer or SDM
• Manage law and order, supervise police stations, and lead investigations as a Deputy Superintendent of Police
• Coordinate rural development schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY-G, NRLM) and panchayat administration as a Block Development Officer
• Implement state government policies and welfare schemes at sub-division and block level
• Conduct enquiries, hold hearings, and pass quasi-judicial orders within delegated powers
• Supervise subordinate staff, manage office establishment, and maintain government records
• Represent the state government in inter-departmental meetings and public hearings
• Handle disaster management, election duties, and law-and-order responsibilities when assigned