The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) schedules the 72nd Integrated/Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2026 for July 26, 2026. According to the Commission’s notice, the preliminary test is held in a single shift from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The exam takes place offline at examination centres across multiple districts in Bihar. BPSC indicates that candidates will be able to download admit cards and check examination centre details from the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, ahead of the test, and advises candidates to report to their allotted centres in time as mentioned on their admit cards.
The preliminary examination is an objective-type screening test based on General Studies. Sources describe the test as comprising 150 marks with a two-hour duration. The pattern includes negative marking, with one-third of a mark deducted for incorrect answers, while unanswered questions are not awarded marks. Candidates who qualify in the preliminary stage proceed to the main examination, followed by an interview/personality test as per the recruitment process.