| Recruiting Authority: | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
|---|---|
| Name of the Exam: | General CCE Posts, CDPO Posts, Financial Administrative Officer Posts, Sub-Divisional Protection Officer Posts |
| Advertisement No.: | 45/2026 |
| About Recruiting Agency: | The Bihar Public Service Commission is the government agency responsible for conducting civil service and administrative recruitment examinations in the state of Bihar, India. It recruits candidates for various prestigious government posts such as Deputy Collector, DSP, Revenue Officer, Block Development Officer, and other administrative services. |
| About Recruitment: | The BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims 2026 is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for recruitment to various Bihar administrative and civil service posts such as DSP, SDM, Revenue Officer, and other Group A & B positions. |
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Combined Competitive Examination (CCE)
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| • Notification Release Date: 05 May 2026 • Application Started: 07 May 2026 • Last Date: 31 May 2026 • Payment Last Date: 31 May 2026 • Admit Card: As per schedule • Exam Date: As per schedule • Result Date: As per schedule | • All Category Fee: 100/- (per post) • Without Aadhaar (Additional Biometric Fee): 200/- The candidate is required to pay the non-refundable application fee through online mode by using debit card / credit card / Internet banking / UPI, etc. |
| Age Limit (As on 01 Aug 2026) |
| Administrative Posts | |
| Category | Age limit |
| General (Male) | 22-37 years DOB between: 02.08.1989 to 01.08.2004 |
| General (Female) | 22–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2004 |
| BC / EBC | 22–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2004 |
| SC / ST | 22–42 Years DOB between: 02.08.1984 to 01.08.2004 |
| Police Posts (DSP) | |
| Category | Age limit |
| General (Male) | 20–37 Years DOB between: 02.08.1989 to 01.08.2006 |
| General (Female) | 20–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2006 |
| BC / EBC | 20–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2006 |
| SC / ST | 20–42 Years DOB between: 02.08.1984 to 01.08.2006 |
| CDPO | |
| Category | Age limit |
| General (Male) | 21–37 Years DOB between: 02.08.1989 to 01.08.2005 |
| General (Female) | 21–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2005 |
| BC / EBC | 21–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2005 |
| SC / ST | 21–42 Years DOB between: 02.08.1984 to 01.08.2005 |
| Financial Administrative Officer / Protection Officer | |
| Category | Age limit |
| General (Male) | 21–37 Years DOB between: 02.08.1989 to 01.08.2005 |
| General (Female) | 21–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2005 |
| BC / EBC | 21–40 Years DOB between: 02.08.1986 to 01.08.2005 |
| SC / ST | 21–42 Years DOB between: 02.08.1984 to 01.08.2005 |
| Total Vacant Posts – 1186 |
| Post Type / Category | UR | EWS | EBC | BC | BC Female | SC | ST | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Posts | 447 | 101 | 171 | 122 | 31 | 152 | 9 | 1033 |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) | 14 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 32 |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | 43 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 101 |
| Grand Total | 513 | 116 | 196 | 140 | 36 | 175 | 10 | 1186 Posts |
| Essential Desirable Qualification |
| Post Type | Essential / Desirable Qualification |
|---|---|
| 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (General Posts) | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. Optional subject related to Home Science / Psychology / Sociology preferred |
| Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) & Equivalent | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics preferred |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | Bachelor’s Degree with Psychology or Law related background preferred |
| Required Docs to ‘Fill Your Forms‘ |
| Documents List | • Matriculation / Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet • Intermediate / Class 12th Maksheet • Graduation Marksheet • Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate • Caste Certificate (SC / ST / BC / EBC / EWS) (if • applicable) • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for BC / EBC (if applicable) • EWS Certificate (if applicable) • Bihar Domicile Certificate • PwBD Certificate (if applicable) • Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable) • Aadhaar Card / Valid Photo ID • Passport Size Photo (Upload) • Live Photo (Upload) • Signature in Hindi & English (Upload) • Active Email ID & Mobile Number • NOC (for Govt./PSU/Armed Forces candidates) • Optional Subject Related Certificate (for CDPO / • Protection Officer if required) |
| Don’t Forget to See (Help Yourself) | |
| Special Comment | |
| Photo: | • Photo must be clear, recent and in colour. • Background should be plain (preferably light colour). • No cap, goggles or heavy shadows allowed. • Face should be clearly visible with proper lighting. |
| Signature: | • Signature must be done with black/blue pen on white paper. • Both photo and signature should be uploaded in correct size & format as per UPSC instructions. |
| Salary (Basic pay / Pay scale / Compensation / Emoluments) | |
| Post Name | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / SDM | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Assistant Commissioner of State Tax | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| District Planning Officer | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Junior Registrar | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Revenue Officer | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Supply Inspector | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Block SC/ST Welfare Officer | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) | ₹61,500 – ₹72,000 |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer | ₹59,858 – ₹68,795 |
| Steps to Apply the Form | |
| 1. Create a login from the link given below. 2. Fill in the details asked in the form with the help of details given by the FYF Team. 3. Upload Photo & Signature. 4. Please preview the form carefully before submitting. 5. Submit the form if all details are correct and pay the fee. 6. Take a printout of the form. |
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