
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will soon close the application process for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026. Candidates preparing for BPSC Exams 2026 must complete their online registration before May 31, 2026, through the official BPSC website.
The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 1,189 vacancies across multiple departments of the Bihar government. With more than 3 lakh applications already submitted, the competition is expected to remain high this year.
| BPSC Prelims 2026 Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Last Date to Apply | May 31, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Total Vacancies | 1,189 |
| Official Website | BPSC Official Portal |
According to the latest notification issued by BPSC, the total number of vacancies has now increased to 1,189 posts.
The commission also released a corrigendum regarding the vacancies under the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department. The number of posts for Lower Registrar/Joint Lower Registrar has been revised from 3 to 6.
The vacancies are distributed across different reservation categories, including:
Candidates interested in applying for the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination should carefully check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official notification.
The minimum age prescribed for the Lower Registrar/Joint Lower Registrar post is 22 years.
Applicants must ensure that they meet all educational and category-wise eligibility conditions before submitting the application form.
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the online application process:
Students are advised to avoid waiting until the last date due to possible server issues or heavy traffic.
The BPSC recruitment process consists of multiple stages:
The prelims exam is the first stage and acts as a screening test.
Candidates qualifying in prelims will become eligible for the BPSC Mains examination.
Shortlisted candidates after mains will be called for the interview process.
The final selection will be based on performance in the mains examination and interview.
Before applying, candidates should keep the following documents ready:
With the exam approaching, candidates should focus on:
