BPSC Exam Calendar 2026: Check Latest Exam Dates, Vacancy Details, Schedule & Complete Guide
BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 is an important schedule released by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for candidates preparing for upcoming examinations conducted by the Commission. The latest calendar provides tentative examination schedules for several recruitment examinations, including the 71st and 72nd Combined Competitive Examinations and various departmental posts.
The latest BPSC exam calendar available from the Commission is dated 14 August 2026 and clearly states that the listed dates are tentative. Candidates should therefore use the calendar for preparation planning while checking the latest notices issued by BPSC before relying on any examination date.
For aspirants preparing for Bihar government jobs, the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 can be particularly useful for creating a realistic study timetable. It helps candidates identify upcoming examinations, understand the expected examination window and plan revision, mock tests and current affairs preparation accordingly.
1. AGE LIMIT
There is no single age limit for the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 because the calendar covers multiple examinations and posts. The minimum and maximum age requirements depend on the individual recruitment advertisement.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | Post-wise | Post-wise | As per respective advertisement |
| OBC | Post-wise | Post-wise | As per Government rules and relevant notification |
| SC / ST | Post-wise | Post-wise | As per Government rules and relevant notification |
| EWS | Post-wise | Post-wise | As per relevant notification |
| PwBD / Other Categories | Post-wise | Post-wise | As specified in the concerned recruitment notice |
2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
The BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 includes several examinations for different departments and posts. Therefore, there is no common educational qualification applicable to every examination listed in the calendar.
| Examination / Post | Vacancies | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 71st Integrated CCE | 1,298 | Refer to the respective 71st CCE notification for the detailed qualification requirement. |
| 72nd Integrated CCE | 1,189 | Refer to the respective 72nd CCE notification for the detailed qualification requirement. |
| District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director | 47 | Post-specific qualification applies; candidates should check Advertisement No. 38/2025. |
| Auditor, Panchayati Raj Department | 102 | Post-specific qualification applies; candidates should check Advertisement No. 09/2026. |
| Research Officer, Revenue Department | 3 | Post-specific qualification applies; candidates should check Advertisement No. 08/2026. |
| 33rd Bihar Judicial Services | 173 | Law qualification and other conditions are governed by the concerned Judicial Services notification. |
| Prosecution Officer | 300 | Post-specific qualification applies; candidates should check the concerned BPSC notification. |
| Other Calendar Examinations | Post-wise | Qualification varies according to the individual post and department. |
1. IMPORTANT DATES — BPSC EXAM CALENDAR 2026
The latest BPSC examination calendar provides tentative examination dates for different recruitment examinations. Some examinations have already been conducted, while others are scheduled during 2026.
| Examination | Vacancy | Preliminary / Written Examination | Further Stage / Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71st Integrated CCE | 1,298 | 13 September 2025 | Mains: April 2026; further stages as per BPSC schedule |
| District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director | 47 | 03 August 2025 | Mains: January 2026; final result shown for September 2026 |
| Lower Division Clerk | 26 | 20 September 2025 | Typing Test: January 2026 |
| Project Manager, Industry Department | 9 | 04 October 2026 | Further schedule to be notified |
| Auditor, Panchayati Raj Department | 102 | 05 July 2026 | Result / next stage as per BPSC notice |
| Research Officer, Revenue Department | 3 | 15 July 2026 | Further stage scheduled according to Commission notice |
| 33rd Bihar Judicial Services | 173 | 30 May 2026 | Schedule affected by court-related proceedings |
| Prosecution Officer | 300 | 15 July 2026 | Mains: September 2026 |
| 72nd Integrated CCE | 1,189 | 25 October 2026 | Further dates to be announced |
2. APPLICATION FEES
The BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 does not prescribe one common application fee because it covers multiple examinations. The fee is fixed separately in each recruitment advertisement.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
| OBC | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
| SC / ST | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
| EWS | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
| Female Candidates | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
| PwBD / Other Categories | As specified in the concerned BPSC advertisement |
Payment Mode: The available payment method and exact fee must be checked in the individual online application notice.
BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Vacancy Details
The latest calendar contains multiple recruitment examinations with different vacancy counts. The following table highlights important examinations and their vacancies listed in the calendar.
| S.No. | Advertisement | Post / Examination | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71st CCE | Integrated 71st Combined Competitive Examination | 1,298 |
| 2 | 38/2025 | District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director | 47 |
| 3 | 43/2025 | Lower Division Clerk | 26 |
| 4 | 109/2025 | Project Manager, Industry Department | 9 |
| 5 | 09/2026 | Auditor, Panchayati Raj Department | 102 |
| 6 | 08/2026 | Research Officer, Revenue Department | 3 |
| 7 | 12/2026 | 33rd Bihar Judicial Services | 173 |
| 8 | 13/2026 | Prosecution Officer | 300 |
| 9 | 72nd CCE | Integrated 72nd Combined Competitive Examination | 1,189 |
3. SELECTION PROCESS
Selection depends on the particular examination listed in the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026. The Commission’s calendar groups examinations into different formats rather than applying one selection procedure to every post.
Preliminary / MCQ Examination
Mains / Written Examination
Interview where applicable
Some recruitments may have only a written examination, while others may include a typing test, interview or additional departmental assessment. The exact stages must be checked against the relevant advertisement.
1. SALARY & CAREER GROWTH
Because the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 covers several posts, there is no single salary or pay level applicable to all examinations. Pay scales, allowances and service benefits are determined by the individual post and its recruitment rules.
| Information | Status |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Post-wise |
| Pay Scale | As per concerned recruitment notification |
| In-Hand Salary | Depends on post, pay level and applicable deductions |
| Allowances | As applicable to the concerned post and Government rules |
| Career Growth | Depends on cadre, department, service rules and promotion structure |
For candidates targeting the Combined Competitive Examination, a successful selection can lead to administrative and other important government responsibilities. However, the exact post and service depend on the final selection process, merit and applicable service rules.
2. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Valid government-issued photo ID, where required.
- Educational certificates and marksheets relevant to the concerned post.
- Category certificate, if applicable.
- EWS certificate, where applicable.
- PwBD certificate, where applicable.
- Recent passport-size photograph as per the application instructions.
- Signature image in the prescribed format.
- Other certificates or documents specifically requested in the concerned BPSC advertisement.
BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 Preparation Strategy
Start preparation according to the examination that you are targeting rather than preparing for every BPSC recruitment at once. For the Combined Competitive Examination, give priority to Bihar-specific general knowledge, history, geography, polity, economy, current affairs and regular MCQ practice.
A practical 3–6 month strategy is to divide preparation into three stages: first complete the syllabus and basic concepts, then solve previous-year questions and topic-wise tests, and finally focus heavily on full-length mocks, revision and current affairs.
Recommended Books
- NCERT Textbooks: Useful for building clear fundamentals in history, geography, polity and economics.
- Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth: A standard reference for Indian Constitution and polity preparation.
- Lucent’s General Knowledge: Helpful for quick revision of static general knowledge topics.
How to Apply for BPSC Recruitment Online
The BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 itself is not an application form. Candidates must wait for or open the individual recruitment advertisement corresponding to the examination they want to take.
- Visit the official Bihar Public Service Commission website.
- Open the latest Advertisement / Online Application section.
- Read the complete recruitment notification before starting the application.
- Complete registration or login through the BPSC online application system, as applicable.
- Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, if required.
- Review every detail before final submission.
- Submit the application and save or print the final application details for future reference.
4. IMPORTANT LINKS
🔗 BPSC Exam Calendar 2026 🌐 Official BPSC Website 📝 BPSC Online Application Portal 📚 BPSC Examination Section ❓ BPSC Official FAQsEligibility Criteria: Check the concerned recruitment advertisement.
Syllabus: Check the syllabus section of the official BPSC website for the relevant examination.
Exam Pattern: Refer to the official notification of the particular examination.
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