🏛️ Bihar Public Service Commission - BPSC CCE 2026
BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 - Mock Tests, Syllabus, Prelims and Mains Exam Pattern
Complete guide for the Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) 72nd cycle 2026. BPSC recruits for Bihar's most prestigious state services - Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, and 30+ Group A and B posts. Three-stage process: Prelims (150 MCQs, 1/3 negative marking, qualifying), Mains (Essay 300 + GS I 300 + GS II 300 = 900 merit marks, descriptive), and Interview (120 marks). Strong Bihar-specific GK is the decisive differentiator. Prelims scheduled 26 July 2026. Free chapter-wise mock tests, topic-wise syllabus, cut-offs and expert strategy - all in one place.
72nd CCE Active Cycle
26 Jul 2026 Prelims Date
1/3 Negative Marking
1020 Total Merit Marks
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150
Prelims Questions
1/3
Negative Marking
900
Mains Merit Marks
120
Interview Marks
34
Optional Subjects
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🎯 Practice Mock Tests - Topic-wise and Subject-wise
BPSC tests General Studies across History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science and Bihar-specific topics in both Prelims and Mains. Practice by subject below.
🏛️ BPSC is a General Studies exam: Unlike SSC or banking exams, BPSC does not test Reasoning, Mathematics or English in the Prelims or GS Mains papers. The entire exam is General Studies - History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science and Current Affairs - with a very heavy emphasis on Bihar-specific topics. Build your GS foundation first, then layer on Bihar-specific content.
🔍 BPSC CCE 2026 - At a Glance
Key facts about the Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination 72nd cycle
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Bihar's Most Prestigious State Civil Service Examination
BPSC CCE is Bihar's equivalent of the UPSC Civil Services Examination - selecting candidates for Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), District Supply Officer, and 30+ other Group A and Group B posts in Bihar's administrative machinery. A BPSC rank is a gateway to direct administrative authority in India's third-most-populous state. Competition is intense with lakhs of applicants for a few hundred posts each cycle.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Age, education and domicile requirements for BPSC CCE 72nd 2026
📊 Prelims Exam Pattern - 72nd CCE 2026
Single General Studies paper - 150 MCQs - 2 hours - qualifying in nature. Marks not counted in final merit. 1/3 negative marking applies.
🏛️ Prelims - General Studies Paper
Single paper - objective type - 150 questions - 150 marks - 2 hours
Qualifying only - marks NOT counted in merit. Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer. 5 options per question - Option E means intentional skip (no negative marking for E). General category cut-off: approximately 95-110 marks.
⚠️ Critical - 2026 Prelims Features
- 5 options per question (A, B, C, D, E) - unique to BPSC
- Option E = intentional skip - no marks deducted for E
- 1/3 negative marking for wrong attempts (A, B, C or D)
- Prelims is qualifying only - score not in merit
- Cut-off for General: approximately 95-110 out of 150
- Only Bihar domicile matters for many posts - check notification
- Strong Bihar-specific content - 15-20 questions per exam
- Medium: Hindi and English both available
💡 Option E strategy: If you cannot eliminate at least two of the four answer options, shade Option E instead of guessing. Guessing from 4 options with 1/3 negative marking has a negative expected value. Use Option E as a deliberate tool, not a sign of weakness.
📝 Mains Exam Pattern - Updated for 2026
Major 2026 change: Optional paper is now qualifying only - marks NOT counted in merit. Final merit = Essay (300) + GS I (300) + GS II (300) + Interview (120) = 1020 marks.
⚠️ Key 2026 Change: The Optional Subject (Paper V) is now objective type and qualifying only - its 300 marks are NOT added to your merit total. Final merit is based on Essay (300) + GS I (300) + GS II (300) + Interview (120) = 1020 marks total. Candidates who chose optional subjects based on expected high scoring need to revisit their strategy - the Essay paper now directly shapes your final rank.
📚 Prelims Syllabus - Topic by Topic
All topics are at graduate level. Bihar-specific content runs across History, Geography, Economy and Polity - not as a separate topic but integrated throughout.
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History of India and Freedom Movement
High weight - 25-30 questions in Prelims
- Ancient India - Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Mauryas, Guptas
- Medieval India - Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, Vijayanagara, Marathas
- Modern India - British expansion, Governor Generals and Viceroys
- Freedom Movement - 1857 revolt, moderates, extremists, Gandhi era
- Key movements - Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India
- Bihar in the Freedom Struggle - Champaran Satyagraha, role of Bihar leaders
- Post-Independence developments - Constitution making, partition
- Bihar History - Ancient Magadha, Pataliputra, Nalanda, Buddhism and Jainism
💡 Bihar history is tested specifically - ancient Magadha empire, Nalanda University, and Bihar's role in India's freedom movement are favourite topics.
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Geography of India and Bihar
20-25 questions in Prelims
- Physical Geography - relief, drainage, climate, soils, natural vegetation
- Indian rivers - origin, tributaries, interstate disputes
- Agriculture - crops, irrigation, Green Revolution
- Industries - major industrial zones, minerals, energy resources
- Bihar Geography - rivers (Ganga, Son, Kosi, Gandak), districts, plains
- Bihar agriculture - rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane belts
- Natural disasters in Bihar - floods, causes and management
- Population geography and urbanisation in Bihar
💡 Bihar's flood geography - the Kosi and Gandak rivers, flood-prone districts, and flood management schemes - appears in both Prelims and Mains regularly.
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Indian Polity and Constitution
15-20 questions in Prelims
- Indian Constitution - Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
- Parliament - Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, legislative procedure
- President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers
- Judiciary - Supreme Court, High Courts, subordinate courts
- State government - Governor, Chief Minister, State Legislature
- Local government - Panchayati Raj, municipalities
- Bihar Panchayati Raj institutions - structure and functions
- Constitutional amendments relevant to Bihar governance
- Election Commission, CAG, UPSC, BPSC - constitutional bodies
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Indian and Bihar Economy
15-20 questions in Prelims
- Indian economy - planning, GDP, sectors, monetary and fiscal policy
- Budget and Union Finance - taxation, expenditure, FRBM
- Banking - RBI functions, scheduled banks, monetary policy
- Agriculture economy - MSP, procurement, food security
- Bihar economy - GSDP, major sectors, economic growth rate
- Bihar government schemes - Saat Nishchay, Har Ghar Bijli, Jal Jeevan
- Industrial policy of Bihar - investment summits, SEZs
- NITI Aayog aspirational districts in Bihar
- Poverty and human development indices for Bihar
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General Science
15-20 questions in Prelims
- Physics basics - motion, force, work, energy, light, sound
- Chemistry basics - elements, compounds, acids, bases, periodic table
- Biology - cell, heredity, diseases, human body systems
- Science and Technology - space, defence technology, ISRO missions
- Health and nutrition - major diseases, vaccines, public health in Bihar
- Environment and ecology - biodiversity, climate change, pollution
- Computer and IT basics - internet, e-governance in Bihar
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Current Affairs and Bihar GK
35-45 questions combined - highest weight in Prelims
- National and international current events - last 12 months
- Bihar government news - schemes, appointments, infrastructure
- Important Bihar personalities - politics, sports, culture, administration
- Bihar culture - festivals (Chhath Puja, Sama Chakeva), folk arts, Madhubani painting
- Bihar's important places - wildlife sanctuaries, heritage sites, districts
- Important Bihar government schemes and their beneficiaries
- Bihar sports achievements and state awards
- National awards given to Bihar personalities
💡 Current Affairs + Bihar GK together account for 35-45 of 150 questions in Prelims. This is the single biggest scoring opportunity - Bihar-specific current events for the last 12 months are essential preparation.
📝 Mains Syllabus - GS I, GS II and Essay
All three merit papers are descriptive. Bihar-specific content is tested even more deeply in Mains than in Prelims. Essay requires dedicated practice.
📄 GS Paper I - 300 Marks
Indian Culture, History, Indian Polity, Bihar-specific topics - descriptive 3 hours
- Indian culture - art forms, architecture, literature, classical music
- History - ancient, medieval and modern India in depth
- Freedom movement and its various phases
- Post-independence India - political history, states reorganisation
- Bihar's role in history and national movement
- Indian and Bihar governance - constitutional provisions
- Panchayati Raj - structure, powers, functions, 73rd Amendment
- Public policy - welfare schemes and implementation in Bihar
- Socio-economic issues of Bihar - poverty, caste, gender
📄 GS Paper II - 300 Marks
Science, Technology, Economy, Current Affairs, Bihar focus - descriptive 3 hours
- Indian economy - planning, development, poverty, inequality
- Bihar economy - structure, key challenges, budget, schemes
- Agriculture - policy, irrigation, land reforms in Bihar
- Science and Technology - space, biotechnology, IT, defence
- Environment and ecology - climate change, disaster management in Bihar
- Public administration - civil services role and reforms
- Social issues - education, health, women empowerment in Bihar
- Current Affairs - national and international, last 12-18 months
- International relations - India's foreign policy, neighbours
✍️ Essay Paper - 300 Marks
Three essays - 3 hours - directly shapes rank - not a formality
- Typically 3 essays from different thematic areas
- Section A - Social issues, women, poverty, Bihar development
- Section B - Economy, governance, administration, policy
- Section C - Science, environment, technology, national issues
- Each essay around 600-800 words in 1 hour
- Bihar-centric angle expected in at least one essay
- Structure - Introduction, argument, counter-argument, conclusion
- Can write in Hindi or English (Hindi essays assessed by different examiners)
⚠️ Essay carries 300 of 900 Mains marks. Candidates who ignore essay practice and rely only on GS typically lose 40-60 marks to well-prepared peers. That gap is very hard to recover in the interview. Write at least 2-3 essays per week from 3 months before Mains.
📋 General Hindi - 100 Marks (Qualifying)
Minimum 30 marks required to qualify - Bihar Secondary Board level Hindi
- Hindi Grammar - Sandhi, Samas, Karak, Vachan, Ling
- Vocabulary - Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Proverbs
- Letter writing - official and personal letters in Hindi
- Passage comprehension in Hindi
- Translation from English to Hindi
- Precis writing in Hindi
- Essay writing in Hindi (short)
Qualifying minimum is only 30 out of 100 marks - a relatively low bar for Hindi-medium candidates. English-medium candidates should spend 2-3 weeks on Hindi grammar and letter writing to comfortably clear this paper.
🏛️ Bihar GK - The Decisive Differentiator
Bihar-specific content appears in every section of BPSC Prelims and Mains. Candidates who master Bihar GK consistently outscore those who focus only on national topics.
🏺 Bihar History
- Ancient Magadha - Haryanka, Nanda, Maurya and Gupta dynasties
- Pataliputra as capital - Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Chanakya
- Nalanda and Vikramshila universities
- Origin of Buddhism (Bodh Gaya) and Jainism (Vaishali) in Bihar
- Bihar in the medieval period - Shershah Suri from Sasaram
- 1857 revolt in Bihar - Kunwar Singh and Jagdishpur
- Champaran Satyagraha 1917 - Gandhi's first civil disobedience in India
- Bihar as a separate province - 1912 separation from Bengal
🗺️ Bihar Geography
- Bihar bordered by - UP (west), Nepal (north), West Bengal (east), Jharkhand (south)
- Major rivers - Ganga, Son, Kosi (Sorrow of Bihar), Gandak, Bagmati, Burhi Gandak
- Divisions and districts - 9 divisions, 38 districts
- Bihar plains - North Bihar (fertile alluvial) and South Bihar
- Wildlife sanctuaries - Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary
- Floods in Bihar - Kosi embankment failure 2008, flood-prone districts
- Major cities - Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga
- Bihar soil types and corresponding agriculture zones
📈 Bihar Economy and Schemes
- Bihar GSDP growth rate and economic profile
- Saat Nishchay (Seven Resolves) - Nitish Kumar's flagship schemes
- Har Ghar Bijli - rural electrification scheme
- Jal Jeevan Hariyali - water conservation scheme
- Bihar Startup Policy and IT industry growth
- Bihar Investment Summit - investment targets and outcomes
- NITI Aayog aspirational districts in Bihar
- Bihar's agricultural challenges - cropping pattern, irrigation coverage
🎭 Bihar Culture and Personalities
- Chhath Puja - Bihar's most important festival, UNESCO intangible heritage bid
- Madhubani painting - UNESCO recognition, Mithila art tradition
- Folk arts - Sama Chakeva, Jat-Jatin, Bidesia theatre
- Important Bihar personalities - Dr. Rajendra Prasad, JP Narayan, Chandragupta Maurya
- Bihari diaspora and their contributions
- Bihar Rajya Mahotsav and state awards
- Famous Bihar temples - Mahabodhi (Bodh Gaya - UNESCO World Heritage), Vishnupad Mandir
- Bihar State awards - Bihar Vibhushan, Bihar Shri
🎖️ Posts and Services Recruited Through BPSC CCE
BPSC CCE fills the most prestigious administrative posts in Bihar's state government machinery
Note: 30+ posts are filled through each BPSC CCE cycle. The complete list is published with the official notification. Pay levels are as per 7th Pay Commission Bihar pay matrix.
📈 Previous Year Cut-off Marks
Prelims cut-offs are for the qualifying stage only. Final selection is based on Mains and Interview scores.
ℹ️ Cut-offs are indicative estimates. With 1/3 negative marking, the effective target score requires more correct answers - aim for 115-120 correct attempts leaving 30-35 questions to Option E rather than guessing. BPSC does not officially publish Prelims cut-off marks - final selection notice reveals the cutoff indirectly.
💡 Expert Preparation Tips
From our faculty who have guided hundreds of BPSC successful candidates to final selection
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Bihar GK is not optional - it is the margin that separates ranks - BPSC is fundamentally different from UPSC in one critical way: Bihar-specific content is tested at every level, in every paper. Prelims has 15-20 questions on Bihar history, geography, economy and culture. GS Mains papers require Bihar-specific analysis in answers about agriculture, governance, socioeconomic issues and public policy. Even essay topics often have a Bihar angle. Candidates who treat BPSC like a UPSC preparation with Bihar topics as an afterthought consistently underperform. Build a dedicated Bihar GK notebook covering Magadha history, Bihar geography (rivers, districts), government schemes (Saat Nishchay), culture (Chhath, Madhubani) and current affairs from Bihar newspapers.
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Option E is a strategy, not a weakness - use it in Prelims to protect your score - BPSC Prelims has 1/3 negative marking with 5 options where Option E explicitly means "not attempted" with zero marks deducted. This is designed to let you skip questions you are uncertain about without penalty. The optimal strategy is: attempt questions where you are confident OR where you can eliminate 2+ of the 4 options (your expected value becomes positive). For the remaining questions, shade Option E. Do not leave blank rows - a blank row and Option E have the same outcome but a blank row creates ambiguity. Aim for 90-100 confident attempts aiming for 105-115 correct to safely clear the cut-off rather than attempting 140+ with 30-40 guesses.
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The Essay paper is 300 of 900 Mains marks - treat it as a core subject, not an afterthought - This is the most underestimated aspect of BPSC Mains preparation. Many candidates who prepare thoroughly for GS I and GS II invest no time in essay writing practice and lose 40-60 marks to well-prepared competitors in the Essay paper. Those 40-60 marks are nearly impossible to recover in an interview of only 120 marks. Write at least 2 full essays per week for 12-14 weeks before Mains. Get each essay evaluated by a mentor or peer. Focus on structure - a clear introduction, 4-5 well-argued paragraphs with examples, a Bihar-relevant perspective wherever possible, and a crisp conclusion. Practice writing 600-800 words per essay in 55-60 minutes.
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Optional subject strategy has completely changed in 2026 - marks are not counted in merit - Until recent cycles, candidates would choose optional subjects based on expected marks and use them to boost their Mains total. From 2026, the Optional Paper (Paper V) is now objective type and qualifying only - its 300 marks are NOT added to the merit total at all. The only merit papers are Essay (300) + GS I (300) + GS II (300). This means: choose your optional subject based on ease of qualifying (clearing the minimum qualifying marks) rather than scoring potential. A subject you already know from your graduation is the best choice. Do not spend excessive time on the optional subject at the cost of GS or Essay preparation.
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NCERT Class 6-12 is the backbone - read every relevant book before coaching material - BPSC Prelims and GS Mains questions are largely based on NCERT-level concepts for History, Geography, and Polity. Candidates who have strong NCERT foundations across these subjects can answer 60-70% of GS questions from that base alone. Do not jump to thick reference books or coaching notes before finishing NCERT. For BPSC specifically: NCERT History Class 6-12 (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India), NCERT Geography Class 6-12, NCERT Polity (Laxmikanth is the supplement - not replacement), and NCERT Economy Class 9-12. Then layer Bihar-specific material from the Bihar State Textbook Corporation books on top.
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Read a Bihar newspaper daily - this is non-negotiable for Current Affairs preparation - Bihar-specific current affairs - government scheme launches, district-level events, Bihar cabinet decisions, appointments of Bihar officers, Bihar budget highlights, and state-level achievements - appear in every BPSC Prelims and are expected background knowledge in Mains answers. These events are not covered in national newspapers or standard current affairs magazines designed for UPSC. Read Hindustan (Hindi) or Prabhat Khabar (Hindi) - Bihar editions - daily for 30 minutes. Maintain a monthly current affairs diary specifically for Bihar events. This consistent 30-minute daily habit over 6-12 months builds a GK bank that no cramming session can replicate.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions - BPSC CCE 2026
Most searched questions about BPSC 72nd CCE exam, syllabus and preparation answered by our experts
BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) recruits for Bihar state services while UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) recruits for All India Services. Both exams test General Studies at similar depth but BPSC is significantly more Bihar-specific - both in Prelims and Mains. The Prelims structure is similar (GS objective paper) but BPSC Mains has Essay carrying 300 marks and the Optional subject is now qualifying only - unlike UPSC where Optional carries 500 marks. Simultaneous preparation is feasible and recommended because the GS core (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science) is 70-80% common. Candidates preparing for UPSC CSE who are from Bihar should add a Bihar GK layer and Bihar-specific content to their existing preparation and attempt BPSC as a parallel target. The key additional effort is Bihar-specific History, Economy, schemes and current affairs.
The most significant structural change in BPSC Mains for 2026 is that the Optional Subject (Paper V) is now objective type and qualifying only - its 300 marks are NOT counted in the final merit total. Previously, the optional subject contributed to the Mains merit. Now, the final merit is calculated on only three papers: Essay (300) + GS Paper I (300) + GS Paper II (300) = 900 Mains marks, plus Interview (120 marks) = 1020 total. This fundamentally changes preparation strategy. Candidates should choose an optional subject they can qualify comfortably (usually from their graduation background), spend minimal time on it, and redirect that time to Essay and GS preparation. The Essay paper - previously seen as a formality by some - is now a decisive 300-mark merit paper that directly shapes your rank.
Unlike UPSC CSE which limits General category candidates to 6 attempts, BPSC CCE has no formal limit on the number of attempts - candidates can appear as many times as they are within the prescribed age limit. The upper age limit for General male candidates is 37 years, 40 years for General female, 40 years for BC/EBC male, and 42 years for SC/ST male. This means a General male candidate who starts appearing at 21 effectively has up to 16 years (assuming roughly one exam per year) of opportunities before aging out. This unlimited attempt policy makes BPSC a longer-runway exam than UPSC, and candidates should plan multi-year preparation strategies accordingly rather than treating each attempt as a final chance.
BPSC Mains descriptive papers (GS I, GS II and Essay) can be written in either Hindi or English - the choice is yours and you can declare your preferred medium while filling the form. However, the General Hindi paper (Paper I) is always in Hindi regardless of your chosen medium. Candidates choosing English medium should note that BPSC examiners and the exam itself is deeply rooted in the Bihar context, and essays or answers with a Bihar-specific perspective are expected. There is no systematic disadvantage to writing in English but Hindi-medium answers may be evaluated by a larger pool of examiners more familiar with Bihar's administrative context. Choose the language in which you can write more fluently and construct better arguments - language quality matters more than which language you choose.
The BPSC Interview (Personality Test) carries 120 marks out of a total 1020 merit marks - approximately 12% of the total. While this is smaller than the UPSC Interview (which carries 275 marks out of 2025, about 14%), 120 marks can still shift your rank significantly at the margins. The interview tests your personality, awareness of Bihar's administrative issues, knowledge of your optional subject, general awareness, and communication skills. Preparation should include: a detailed review of your application form and optional subject, current issues in Bihar governance, your district and state's recent development news, understanding of the post you are likely to get (Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO), and practice interviews. Bihar-specific awareness of governance challenges and welfare schemes is particularly valued in BPSC interviews.
Yes. BPSC conducts multiple examinations beyond the CCE. Major BPSC exams include: the Bihar Judicial Service Examination (BJSE) for Civil Judge posts, the Bihar Engineering Service Examination for state engineering services, the Bihar Agriculture Service Examination, and various departmental examinations for specific Bihar government departments. For school education, BPSC also conducts the BPSC TRE (Teacher Recruitment Examination) which has seen massive recruitment drives for Classes 1-12 teachers across Bihar's government schools. The BPSC TRE is the largest volume exam conducted by BPSC in terms of vacancies. Each of these examinations has its own separate notification, syllabus and selection process - check bpsc.bih.nic.in for the complete calendar of active BPSC examinations.
The 72nd BPSC CCE notification was released on 5 May 2026, applications closed on 31 May 2026, and the Prelims is scheduled for 26 July 2026. From the Prelims date, allow approximately 4-6 months for Mains (which was held April 2026 for the 71st CCE - the 72nd Mains is likely late 2026 or early 2027). If you are starting fresh in June 2026, you have roughly 7 weeks before the Prelims - that is enough to cover the syllabus if you study 8-10 hours daily with a focused plan. For new aspirants targeting the 73rd cycle (expected 2027), start now: spend 6 months building NCERT foundation and Bihar GK, then 6 months on Mains-level preparation and essay writing. BPSC rewards consistent long-term preparation over short-term cramming.
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This page has been prepared by our senior BPSC faculty with extensive experience coaching CCE aspirants across Prelims, Mains and Interview stages. Our faculty has guided hundreds of students to successful BPSC selection including Deputy Collector, DSP and BDO posts. All exam pattern tables, syllabus breakdowns, cut-off data and strategy guidance reflect the 2026 changes to the Mains pattern and are verified against official BPSC notifications. Check bpsc.bih.nic.in for official notification updates and the 72nd CCE Prelims on 26 July 2026.
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BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 - Complete Guide: Prelims and Mains Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Cut-offs and Free Mock Tests
The Bihar Public Service Commission Combined Competitive Examination (BPSC CCE) is Bihar's most prestigious state-level civil services examination, recruiting candidates for Deputy Collector, Deputy SP (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO), and 30+ Group A and Group B posts in Bihar's state administration. The 72nd BPSC CCE 2026 notification was released on 5 May 2026 with the Prelims scheduled on 26 July 2026. The selection has three stages: Prelims (qualifying), Mains (merit), and Interview. The Prelims is a single 150-mark General Studies paper with objective type questions and 1/3 negative marking. Five options per question with Option E serving as an intentional skip with no penalty. General category Prelims cut-off is approximately 95-110 marks.
A key 2026 structural change: the Optional Subject (Mains Paper V) is now objective type and qualifying only - its 300 marks are NOT added to the merit total. Final merit = Essay 300 + GS Paper I 300 + GS Paper II 300 = 900 Mains marks + Interview 120 marks = 1020 total merit marks. This makes the Essay paper a decisive rank-determining paper - candidates must invest heavily in essay writing practice. Mains papers are descriptive and can be written in Hindi or English. The General Hindi paper is qualifying only (minimum 30 marks). There is no attempt limit for BPSC CCE - candidates can appear until they age out of the eligibility window (37 years for General male).
BPSC preparation is uniquely Bihar-focused - candidates must build strong Bihar GK covering Magadha history, Bihar rivers and geography, Bihar government schemes (Saat Nishchay, Jal Jeevan Hariyali), Bihar economy, and Bihar current affairs from local newspapers. Our free BPSC mock tests cover all relevant subjects including General Studies (History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science at BPSC level) and General Knowledge and Awareness (National and Bihar-specific current affairs) - available topic-wise at zero cost at StudiesToday.com.