Latest update — 6 October 2026
The 71st Main programme covered 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30 April 2026, with paper-specific sessions. The latest reviewed answer-booklet window was 24–29 August. A projected result month in a calendar is not a declared result.
Calendar predictions are not result announcements
The 14 August BPSC calendar lists 1,298 vacancies for 71st CCE and a tentative August–September Main-result period. A projected month does not prove a result was published. The reviewed 71st notice list shows the answer-booklet notice; this page does not invent a Main-result or interview date.
BPSC 71st current-stage timeline
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Preliminary examination | 13 September 2025 |
| Preliminary result | 18 November 2025 |
| Main programme publication | 23 March 2026 |
| Unevaluated Main answer-booklet window | 24–29 August 2026; now closed |
Main programme by paper
| 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 |
Which notice takes priority?
Use a later examination-specific programme, postponement or corrigendum ahead of an older calendar. Check the notice’s date, cycle and scope. A programme for a particular optional paper or post does not necessarily apply to every CCE candidate.
For current candidates and future aspirants
Keep your application, issued card and official notices together. Do not book travel from an old article’s projected date. For a later BPSC cycle, read its own advertisement and paper scheme. See the 71st CCE stage guide and BPSC previous-paper resources.
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
Is an August–September calendar entry a declared result?
No. A result requires a separate official result notice.
Can I use these dates for 72nd CCE?
No. The cycle number must match your recruitment.