BPSC 72nd Recruitment 2026: Major Updates Released, DSP Vacancies Reduced And Total Posts Revised To 1,187

Aspirants preparing for premier state civil services examinations in Bihar have received a crucial official update regarding the BPSC 72nd Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2026. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially issued a revised vacancy notice, altering the staffing figures for specific administrative and police services. According to the updated notification, the number of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) positions within the Bihar Police Service has been slightly adjusted from 22 down to 20. With this recent modification, the total number of vacancies up for grabs in the 72nd CCE recruitment drive now stands at 1,187.

Detailed Breakdown Of Revised DSP Vacancies And Category-Wise Reservations

The newly adjusted DSP allocation encompasses precise seat distributions across various reservation categories to ensure equitable representation. The revised count of 20 DSP positions includes:

• General/Unreserved Category: 10 posts (with 4 seats specifically reserved for women)

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 2 posts

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1 post

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1 post

• Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 5 posts (including 2 seats reserved for women)

• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 1 post

The minimum age criterion for candidates applying to these prestigious police service positions remains fixed at 22 years.

Understanding The Total Post Adjustments And Sugarcane Officer Exclusions

Following the revision of DSP vacancies, the cumulative tally under the 72nd Combined Competitive Examination has settled at 1,187 posts. This reflects an overall reduction of 43 vacant positions compared to the 1,230 vacancies originally advertised back in May.

Furthermore, earlier adjustments by the BPSC saw the complete removal of 44 Sugarcane Officer positions previously listed under the Sugarcane Industry Department. In accordance with the Bihar Sugarcane Development Rules 2025, these administrative roles—functioning under Assistant Director and allied designations—possess distinct eligibility criteria and exam patterns that differ from the standard CCE framework, prompting their exclusion. The commission has explicitly clarified that all other terms, conditions, and guidelines outlined in the initial advertisement remain completely unchanged.

Recap Of The Preliminary Examination Structure

The BPSC successfully conducted the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination on July 26, 2026, in an offline mode across designated test centers. The screening test comprised objective multiple-choice questions focusing on General Studies, carrying a total of 1,187 marks within a 2-hour duration. To maintain rigorous evaluation standards, the exam incorporated a negative marking scheme deducting one-third of assigned marks for every incorrect response. Candidates clearing this preliminary screening stage will subsequently advance to the highly anticipated Main Examination phase.