BPSC 72nd Notification 2026: Apply Online for 1230 CCE, CDPO & FAO Posts

🔥 At a Glance: BPSC 72nd CCE 2026

• Total Vacancies: 1,230 Posts [cite: 118, 121]
• Qualification: Graduation Degree [cite: 134]
• Pay Scale: Level-7 and Level-9 [cite: 115, 118, 121]
• Last Date to Apply: 31.05.2026 [cite: 317]
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BPSC 72nd CCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination[cite: 111, 112]. Applications are also invited for the posts of Child Development Project Officer (CDPO), Financial Administrative Officer (FAO), and Sub-Divisional Protection Officer[cite: 121].

Organization	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) [cite: 111]
Exam Name	Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Exam [cite: 112]
Total Vacancies	1,230 Posts (1077 CCE + 153 Others) [cite: 118, 121]
Job Location	Bihar
Apply Mode	Online via OTR [cite: 130, 334]
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in [cite: 131]

⚠️ Important Notice regarding Aadhaar & Biometric Fee: Candidates who do not provide their Aadhaar Number as identity proof in the online application will have to pay an additional Biometric Fee of ₹200/- per exam[cite: 226].

📅 BPSC 72nd Notification 2026 Important Dates

Crucial Events	Important Dates
Online Application Starts	07.05.2026 [cite: 317]
Last Date to Apply Online	31.05.2026 [cite: 317]

💳 Application Fee Details

• Examination Fee (Per Exam): ₹ 100/- [cite: 224, 225]
• Biometric Fee (If Aadhaar is not provided): ₹ 200/- extra per exam [cite: 226]

⏳ Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)

The crucial date for calculating the age limit is 01.08.2026 [cite: 185].

• Minimum Age Requirement: 20, 21, or 22 Years (depending on the post) [cite: 185, 186]
• Maximum Age (UR Male): 37 Years [cite: 185]
• Maximum Age (UR Female, BC & EBC): 40 Years [cite: 185]
• Maximum Age (SC/ST - Male & Female): 42 Years [cite: 185]

🎓 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Qualification

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility / Qualification
72nd Combined Competitive Exam	1,077 [cite: 118]	Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognized university[cite: 134].
Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)	20 [cite: 121]	Bachelor's Degree + Must select one optional subject for Mains (Home Science, Psychology, Sociology, or LSW)[cite: 134].
Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) & Equivalent	32 [cite: 121]	Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university[cite: 134].
Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Women Only)	101 [cite: 121]	Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or Law + Must select Psychology or Law as an optional subject for Mains[cite: 134].

📝 BPSC 72nd Preliminary Exam Pattern

The Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature and consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions[cite: 235, 245].

Subject (Section)	Total Marks	Time Duration	Negative Marking
General Studies (Objective)	150 [cite: 236]	2 Hours [cite: 236]	1/3rd (One-Third) mark deduction for each incorrect answer[cite: 242, 244].

⚙️ Selection Process

The recruitment process involves the following stages:

1. Preliminary Exam (Part-1): Objective Type Test for 150 marks[cite: 230, 235, 236].
2. Main Exam (Part-2): Written Examination[cite: 252].
3. Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): Conducted for 120 marks for candidates who clear the Mains[cite: 275, 276].
4. Medical Examination: Mandatory health check-up by the Medical Board after the personality test[cite: 282, 283].

💻 How to Fill BPSC 72nd Online Form 2026

• Step 1: Visit the official portal bpsconline.bihar.gov.in [cite: 334].
• Step 2: Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process using a valid email ID and mobile number[cite: 334, 340].
• Step 3: Provide Consent for DigiLocker to fetch and upload necessary documents[cite: 353, 354].
• Step 4: Fill in your Personal, Educational, and Address details carefully in the Profile section[cite: 358, 362, 365, 370].
• Step 5: Capture a live photo using a good quality webcam with a light/white background and upload scanned signatures in both Hindi and English[cite: 330, 331, 379].
• Step 6: Lock the profile, select the desired post, and pay the examination fee online[cite: 384, 388, 394].
• Step 7: Submit the application and download two print copies from the "My Account" tab for future reference[cite: 439].

🔗 Important Web Links

Apply Online (OTR / Login)	Apply Here
Official Website	BPSC Portal

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is there negative marking in the BPSC 72nd Prelims exam?

Ans: Yes, there is a penalty of 1/3rd (one-third) marks for every incorrect answer or for not selecting any option[cite: 242, 244]. If you do not want to answer, you must select option (E)[cite: 240].

Q2. Do I need to send the hard copy of the application to BPSC?

Ans: No, candidates are not required to send the hard copy of the application form or documents to the BPSC office[cite: 318].

Q3. Can candidates from outside Bihar claim reservation?

Ans: No, the benefit of reservation is only available to the original residents (domicile) of Bihar state[cite: 142, 143].