BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Date 2026 Announced: Exam on July 26, Check Timing & Admit Card Update
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the schedule for the BPSC 72nd Combined Prelims Exam 2026. According to the official notification, the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination will be conducted on July 26, 2026, for recruitment to various Bihar state government posts. The Commission has confirmed both the examination date and the timing, while details on the admit card, examination centres, and reporting instructions will be issued separately. Candidates should keep checking the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for the latest updates.
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam 2026: Date and Exam Timing
As per the notice issued by the Controller of Examinations, the BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam 2026 will be held in a single shift from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The examination will take place at designated centres across various districts of Bihar.
The Commission has not yet published the district-wise list of examination centres or the detailed exam-day guidelines. These are expected to be released along with the BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026.
BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026: Release Date
The BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026 is expected to be released shortly. Once live, candidates will be able to download the hall ticket using their registration credentials on the official BPSC portal. The admit card will carry the following essential details:
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Candidate's name and roll number
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Examination centre details
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Reporting time
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Examination timing
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Important instructions for exam day
After downloading the hall ticket, candidates must carefully verify every detail. If any discrepancy is found, they should contact the Commission immediately for correction before the examination.
How to Download BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026
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Visit the official website — bpsc.bihar.gov.in
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Click on the BPSC 72nd Prelims Admit Card 2026 link on the homepage
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Enter your registration number / user ID and date of birth or password
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Submit the details to view your admit card
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Download and take a printout for exam day
BPSC 72nd Prelims Exam Pattern 2026
The BPSC 72nd Prelims is a single General Studies paper of the objective, multiple-choice type. The paper carries 150 marks and has a duration of two hours. The Preliminary stage is qualifying in nature — the marks are used only to shortlist candidates for the Mains and are not counted in the final merit. As per the exam scheme, incorrect answers may attract negative marking, so candidates should confirm the exact marking scheme from the official notification.
BPSC 72nd Vacancy 2026 and Selection Process
The recruitment drive covers a range of Group A and Group B administrative posts under the Government of Bihar. The Commission originally notified 1,230 vacancies, later revised to 1,186 after 44 Sugarcane Officer posts were removed. The online application window was open from May 7 to May 31, 2026.
The selection process is conducted in three stages — the Preliminary Examination, the Mains (written) Examination, and the Interview / Personality Test. Candidates who clear the Prelims will proceed to the descriptive Mains, followed by the interview stage, with the final merit prepared on the basis of Mains and interview performance.
BPSC 72nd Prelims 2026: What Candidates Should Do Next
With the exam scheduled for July 26, 2026, candidates should complete their revision, practise previous year question papers, and attempt full-length mock tests. Since the paper heavily weights Bihar-specific history, geography, economy, culture, and current affairs, aspirants are advised to cover the last 12–18 months of current events. Keep visiting bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the admit card, centre list, and further announcements.