Online applications for the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026, conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), commence today. Candidates who have completed their graduation and aspire to become government officers can participate in this recruitment drive by completing the online application process at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. The deadline for submitting the application form is set for May 31, 2026.

**Check Post-wise Eligibility Before Filling Out the Form**

Candidates are advised to note that the eligibility criteria for each position have been defined separately by the BPSC. You may check the specific eligibility requirements for all posts here before proceeding to fill out the application form. 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination: The candidate must have passed a Bachelor's degree examination or an equivalent examination from a recognized university.

Child Development Project Officer: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university is required. Additionally, the candidate must select one of the following subjects as an optional subject for the Main Examination: (1) Home Science, (2) Psychology, (3) Sociology, or (4) Labour and Social Welfare.

Financial Administrative Officer and Equivalent: It is mandatory to possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the following subjects—Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics—from a recognized university or an institute affiliated with it.

Sub-Divisional Protection Officer: A Bachelor's degree in either Psychology or Law from a recognized university is required. Furthermore, the candidate must select one of these two subjects—(1) Psychology or (2) Law—as an optional subject for the Main Examination.

Age Limit: Depending on the specific post, the minimum age for candidates is prescribed as 20, 21, or 22 years, while the maximum age limit is set at 37, 40, or 42 years, depending on the category. The calculation of age shall be based on the reference date of August 1, 2026.

Recruitment Details

Through this recruitment drive, the BPSC will fill a total of 1,186 vacant posts. The post-wise recruitment details are as follows:

Name of Post | Number of Posts | Name of Post | Number of Posts

Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector | 100 | Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development and Housing Department | 54

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Home Department (Police Branch) | 22 | Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre) | 65

State Tax Assistant Commissioner (Bihar Finance Service) | 76 | Revenue Officer and Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service) | 365

Junior Election Officer | 7 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service) | 70

Junior Registrar / Joint Junior Registrar | 3 | Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperative Department | 130

Labour Superintendent, Labour Resources Department | 10 | Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resources and Migrant Workers Welfare Department | 56

Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies and Equivalent | 10 | Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service) | 31

District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Equivalents    2    Block SC & ST Welfare Officer    5

Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-cadre), Education Department    9    Block Minority Welfare Officer    3

District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department    1    Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department    20

Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons)    4    Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalents (Bihar Financial Administration Service), Finance Department    32

Director / Assistant Planning Officer    10    Sub-divisional Protection Officer, Social Welfare Department (For Women Only)    101

**How ​​to Fill Out the Application Form**

To fill out the BPSC 72 Online Form 2026, first visit the official website: bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.

On the new portal, click on the 'Online Registration' link, enter the requested details, and complete the registration process.

Once registered, candidates should proceed to fill in the remaining details to complete their application.

Finally, after depositing the prescribed fee, take a printout of the filled application form and keep it safe for future reference.

**Application Fee**

Along with filling out the application form, candidates are required to pay a separate fee of ₹100 for each specific post/position they apply for. If applying solely for the BPSC 72nd Examination (without applying for specific posts), a one-time fee of ₹100 is applicable. The fee can be paid online.

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