BPSC postpones 72nd CCE prelims exam, announces decision through social media post; new date to be announced soon

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Preliminary Examination 2026 for the second time, citing “unavoidable reasons." The examination was scheduled to be held on October 25, 2026. The Commission has said that the revised examination date will be announced later.The latest decision comes just 12 days before the scheduled examination, leaving candidates awaiting clarity on the revised timetable. The Commission has not disclosed the specific reasons behind the postponement.In a notice shared on X, BPSC said the preliminary examination, scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026, had been deferred due to unavoidable reasons. It added that information regarding the new examination date would be provided separately.BPSC 72nd CCE Prelims postponed for the second timeThis is the second time BPSC has postponed the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination. The recruitment test was initially scheduled to take place on July 25, 2026. The Commission subsequently rescheduled it to October 25, before announcing another postponement.The latest decision is likely to affect candidates who have been preparing according to the earlier examination calendar. Aspirants will now have to wait for the Commission to issue a fresh schedule before making further plans for their preparation.The BPSC 72nd CCE is a state-level recruitment examination conducted to fill administrative and other government posts in Bihar. The recruitment process covers positions such as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer (BDO) and Revenue Officer, among others.Candidates question last-minute postponementThe postponement announcement drew criticism from aspirants on social media, with several candidates expressing dissatisfaction over the timing of the decision and the absence of a specific explanation.Some candidates pointed out that the examination had been deferred less than two weeks before its scheduled date. Others demanded that the Commission explain the circumstances behind the decision instead of citing only unavoidable reasons.“Last-minute postponement with no clear reason once again leaves aspirants in limbo,” one user commented on X.Another candidate questioned the lack of clarity, writing that students deserved to know the reasons behind the postponement and that the generic explanation was insufficient.The Commission has not yet provided further details regarding the circumstances that led to the decision. Candidates are advised to monitor the official BPSC website for the revised schedule and subsequent examination-related announcements.BPSC 72nd CCE recruitment: 1,186 vacancies across postsThe BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination is being conducted to recruit candidates for 1,186 vacancies across various posts in the Bihar government. The recruitment includes administrative, revenue, rural development, labour enforcement and other positions.The post-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:PostVacanciesRevenue Officer (RO)365Cooperative Extension Officer130Sub-Divisional Welfare Officer (women only)101SDM/SDO100State Tax Assistant Commissioner76Block Panchayati Raj Officer70Rural Development Officer65Labour Enforcement Officer56Municipal Executive Officer54Other posts169Total1,186The Revenue Officer post accounts for the largest share of the vacancies, with 365 positions, followed by Cooperative Extension Officer with 130 vacancies.What should candidates do next?With the preliminary examination postponed, candidates should keep checking the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for updates on the revised examination date and any changes to the recruitment schedule.Aspirants should also retain their application details and regularly check official notices for information about examination arrangements. Until the Commission announces a fresh date, candidates should avoid relying on unofficial claims circulating on social media.The revised schedule is expected to clarify when the screening test will be conducted. The Commission has not announced a new date so far.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.