Latest update — 6 October 2026
BPSC’s reviewed 71st CCE notices include the April Main programme and the August unevaluated-answer-booklet window. That window has closed; it is not a Main-result announcement. Check the examination-specific notice for the next stage.
71st CCE overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | Bihar Public Service Commission |
| Preliminary examination | 13 September 2025 |
| Main programme | 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30 April 2026; paper-specific dates below |
| Vacancy reference | 1,298 in the 14 August 2026 calendar |
| Current action | Check a subsequent examination-specific notice; no result date is inferred |
Vacancy context
The BPSC calendar dated 14 August 2026 lists 1,298 vacancies for 71st CCE, replacing the original 1,250 figure used in the old headline. Use the recruitment’s vacancy amendments for post-wise eligibility and allocation; a calendar is not the detailed service-wise advertisement.
Result and answer-booklet access are different
Detailed guide: BPSC 71st Exam Dates 2026: Main Schedule, Result Status & Next Stage
An unevaluated answer-booklet download does not establish marks or selection. The August access window is past. Similarly, a tentative result month in the calendar does not prove a result has been declared. No unsupported Main-result or interview date is asserted here.
Main examination paper dates
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 25 April 2026 | General Hindi: 9:30 am–12:30 pm; Essay: 2–5 pm |
| 27 April 2026 | General Studies I: 10 am–1 pm |
| 28 April 2026 | General Studies II: 10 am–1 pm |
| 29 April 2026 | CCE optional subject: 10 am–noon |
| 30 April 2026 | Financial Administrative Officer optional subject: 10 am–1 pm |
BPSC 71st CCE is at the Main and subsequent selection stages. Registration has closed. Use the latest examination-specific notices for the next candidate action.
Verified 71st CCE milestones
| Event | Official record |
|---|---|
| Preliminary examination | 13 September 2025 |
| Preliminary-stage outcome | 18 November 2025 |
| Main examination programme | Published 23 March 2026 |
| Main admission notices | April 2026 |
| Unevaluated Main answer-booklet notice | 22 August 2026; access 24–29 August |
Sources: preliminary result, Main programme and answer-booklet notice.
What candidates should check now
- Open BPSC and search the announcements for “71st”.
- Read the latest examination-specific result or programme rather than a calendar projection.
- Match CCE and any separate post-specific list before searching your roll number.
- Use your candidate dashboard only through BPSC’s official link.
- Save notices with their dates and retain your application record.
Preparing for another BPSC cycle
Use the new cycle’s advertisement, amendments and syllabus. Do not reuse 71st application dates or assume its vacancies apply to 72nd CCE. Compare documents by cycle number and issue date before making a study or travel decision.
Do not confuse 71st and 72nd CCE
A new preliminary-cycle notice does not reopen 71st registration. The current BPSC calendar is tentative, while a specific result PDF or programme establishes the stage it names. Keep the advertisement/cycle number with every saved notice.
Planning for the 2026–27 session
For this ongoing process, follow the latest post/subject-specific notice and personal communication. A later recruitment must have its own advertisement; this guide does not invent a new application window or copy previous eligibility cut-offs into a future cycle. Keep preparation resources separate from stage-specific candidature instructions.
Official sources
Checked on 6 October 2026. Later official amendments take precedence. Preparation plans are GovtAdhikari editorial guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Has answer-booklet access proved selection?
No. Unevaluated answer booklets do not state marks or selection.
Did all Main papers fall on one date?
No. The programme specifies separate papers and sessions across the listed April dates.