The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially postponed the 72nd Integrated Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026, which was earlier scheduled to be conducted on July 26, 2026.

The Commission issued a notification confirming that the examination has been deferred due to unavoidable administrative reasons. A fresh examination date will be announced separately on the official BPSC website.
Candidates who had registered for the recruitment examination are advised not to rely on unofficial information and should regularly check the BPSC portal for the latest announcements regarding the revised examination schedule, admit cards, and other important instructions.
According to the official notification, the Commission has decided to postpone the preliminary examination that was scheduled for Sunday, July 26, 2026. While BPSC has confirmed the postponement, it has not disclosed the exact reason behind the decision.
The Commission has assured candidates that a revised examination schedule will be notified shortly after the necessary administrative arrangements are completed.
The 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is one of the major recruitment drives conducted by BPSC for appointments to various departments of the Bihar Government.
This recruitment aims to fill 1,230 vacancies across multiple administrative and government service posts. Thousands of candidates from across the state have applied for the examination.
The online application process was conducted from May 7 to May 31, 2026, and the registration window has already been closed.
Candidates are advised to continue their preparation as the examination is expected to be rescheduled soon. Since the syllabus and examination pattern remain unchanged, aspirants can use the additional preparation time to strengthen their concepts and revise important topics.
Applicants should also keep their registration details and application information readily available for downloading the revised admit card once it is released.
Candidates can follow these steps to stay updated:
1. Visit the official BPSC website.
2. Open the latest notifications section.
3. Click on the notice regarding the 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination 2026.
4. Read the revised schedule and examination instructions carefully.
5. Download future admit cards and notifications once they are released.
Conclusion
The postponement of the BPSC 72nd Combined Preliminary Examination 2026 provides candidates with additional preparation time before the revised examination date is announced. Aspirants should continue their preparation without interruption and regularly monitor the official BPSC website for updates regarding the new exam schedule, admit cards, and other recruitment-related announcements.