BPSC 72th Recruitment 2026

Sarkari Job, Sarkari; Bhagalpur; On-site; INR 446,400 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DA (60%)

HRA (up to 16%)

Medical Allowances

Travel Concessions

Official Vehicle/Accommodation

Pension (NPS)

Job summary

Sarkari Job, Sarkari is conducting the Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 for various posts including SDM and DSP. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in specified fields and meet required age limits, with opportunities for career growth, job security, and additional benefits including DA, HRA, and Medical Allowances.

The exam includes multiple subjects, rewards for merit, and potential promotions to higher administrative positions. Interested candidates are encouraged to read the full notification before applying online.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21-22 years and maximum 37 years for males / 40 years for females.
• Age relaxation as per rules.

Responsibilities

• Elite State Gazetted Class-II officer positions with job security.
• Regular promotions based on service duration and performance.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream

Bachelor Degree with Home Science / Psychology / Sociology / Commerce / Economics / Mathematics / Statistics

Job description

Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026

• Last Date for Apply Online: 31/05/2026 up to 11:59 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 31/05/2026
• Prelims Exam Date: 26/07/2026
• Admit Card Available: Before Exam
• Result Announced: To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / BC / Other State: ₹100/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking Only.
• Age Limit: Minimum 21-22 years and Maximum 37 years for Male / 40 years for Female (as on 01/08/2025)

Post Details

• BPSC Various Posts (SDM, DSP, etc.) – 1033
  • Bachelor Degree in Any Stream from Recognized University
  • Age Relaxation as per Rules
• Financial Administrative Officer & Other Posts – 153
  • Bachelor Degree with Home Science / Psychology / Sociology / Commerce / Economics / Mathematics / Statistics
  • Age Relaxation as per Rules

Exam Seats by Category

Various Posts 466 105 180 124 31 162 09

Other Posts 24 05 06 09 04 04 01

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Additional Benefits: DA (Currently 60% as of Jan 2026), HRA (Up to 16% depending on city tier), Medical Allowances, Travel Concessions, Official Vehicle/Accommodation (for specific executive roles), and Pension (NPS).
• Job Security: Elite State Gazetted Class-II officer positions with topmost administrative authority, legal protections, and long-term career safety.
• Career Growth: Regular promotions based on service duration and performance evaluation. An SDO can rise to Additional Collector, and a DSP can be promoted to Superintendent of Police (SP) cadres over time.

Exam Pattern

Preliminary Exam (Screening Only)

• Format: Offline OMR-based test containing 150 Objective Questions.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33) marks will be deducted for each incorrect response.
• Content: General Studies (History, Bihar GK, Geography, Economy, Science, and Mental Ability).
• General Hindi: 100 Marks (Qualifying nature, minimum 30% needed).
• General Studies Paper-I: 300 Marks (Evaluated for merit).
• General Studies Paper-II: 300 Marks (Evaluated for merit).
• Essay Paper: 300 Marks (Evaluated for merit).
• Optional Subject: 100 Marks (Objective MCQ layout, qualifying nature only).

Personal Interview

• Marks: 120 Marks.
• Final Merit list: Calculated using the Mains written score (900) + Interview score (120) = 1,020 total marks.

Exam Centers

• Bihar: Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga and other major districts
• Center Allocation: Allocated as per candidate's preference and availability

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.