BPSC postpones 72nd CCE preliminary exam, new date for 1,186 posts pending
Synopsis
The BPSC 72nd CCE preliminary exam has been postponed for the second time — first from 26 July, now from 25 October 2026 — leaving aspirants for 1,186 Bihar government posts, including DSP and SDO roles, without a confirmed exam date. No reason beyond 'unavoidable circumstances' has been given.
Key Takeaways
BPSC has postponed the 72nd CCE preliminary exam scheduled for 25 October 2026 .
A revised examination date will be announced later via bpsc.bihar.gov.in .
The exam covers 1,186 posts across Bihar government departments, down from an original 1,230 after 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were removed.
This is the second postponement — the exam was previously cancelled from 26 July 2026 on 18 July 2026 .
Key posts include 100 SDO/SDM , 20 DSP , 365 Revenue Officer , and 130 Cooperative Extension Officer positions.
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) preliminary test, which had been scheduled for 25 October 2026. The Commission cited unavoidable reasons in an official notice but did not elaborate further, leaving thousands of aspirants waiting on a revised schedule.
What BPSC Said
In its official notice, the Commission confirmed that the 25 October 2026 preliminary examination stands postponed. A revised date will be announced separately through official channels. Candidates have been advised to monitor the Commission's official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for updates on the rescheduled exam.
Posts at Stake: What the 72nd CCE Covers
The 72nd CCE is being conducted to fill 1,186 posts across various Bihar government departments. The recruitment drive originally covered 1,230 posts, but 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were subsequently removed from the combined examination. Revisions were also made to vacancies for Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and select other positions.
The advertised posts include 100 Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO/SDM) posts, 20 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) posts, 76 Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) posts, 65 Rural Development Officer posts, 70 Block Panchayat Raj Officer posts, 54 Municipal Executive Officer posts, 365 Revenue Officer and equivalent posts, 130 Cooperative Extension Officer posts, and 56 Labour Enforcement Officer posts.
A Pattern of Delays
This is not the first time the 72nd CCE preliminary examination has been pushed back. The exam had originally been slated for 26 July 2026, but that date was cancelled on 18 July 2026 — just eight days before the scheduled test. The 25 October rescheduled date has now also been postponed, marking the second consecutive cancellation for this examination cycle. This comes amid broader scrutiny of examination scheduling and administrative processes at state public service commissions across India.
What Candidates Should Do Now
The BPSC has urged all candidates to refrain from acting on unofficial information and to rely solely on formal notifications published on its official website. No interim admit cards or hall tickets will be valid until a fresh examination date is confirmed. The revised schedule and any further instructions will be issued through official Commission notifications only.
With the second postponement now confirmed, the focus shifts to when the BPSC will announce a credible, final examination date — and whether it will commit to a timeline that gives candidates adequate preparation time.
Point of View
Now in October — signal a deeper scheduling and administrative problem at BPSC that goes beyond 'unavoidable reasons'. Candidates preparing for competitive exams operate on long planning horizons; repeated last-minute deferrals erode preparation cycles, raise anxiety, and disproportionately affect those from economically weaker backgrounds who cannot sustain open-ended preparation. The Commission's silence on timelines also invites speculation and misinformation. BPSC would do well to issue not just a new date but a credible commitment to it — and a transparent explanation of what went wrong twice.
NationPress
12 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has BPSC postponed the 72nd CCE preliminary exam?
The Bihar Public Service Commission cited unavoidable reasons in its official notice but did not provide a detailed explanation. The 25 October 2026 examination date has been cancelled, and a revised date is yet to be announced.
How many posts are being filled through the BPSC 72nd CCE?
The 72nd CCE is being conducted to recruit candidates for 1,186 posts across various Bihar government departments. The original notification covered 1,230 posts, but 44 Sugarcane Officer positions were subsequently removed from the combined examination.
Has the BPSC 72nd CCE been postponed before?
Yes, this is the second postponement. The exam was originally scheduled for 26 July 2026 but was cancelled on 18 July 2026. The rescheduled date of 25 October 2026 has now also been postponed.
Where can candidates check the new BPSC 72nd CCE exam date?
Candidates should monitor the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the revised examination schedule and any further official instructions. The Commission has advised against relying on unofficial sources.
What are the key posts included in the BPSC 72nd CCE recruitment?
The recruitment drive includes 100 Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO/SDM) posts, 20 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) posts, 76 Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) posts, 365 Revenue Officer and equivalent posts, 130 Cooperative Extension Officer posts, and 56 Labour Enforcement Officer posts, among others.
