Bihar BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Exam 2026 Pre Exam Date
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Bihar BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Exam 2026 Pre Exam Date
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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for the recruitment of Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Exam 2026. Those Candidates Are Interested to the Following BPSC 72 Pre Exam 2026 Vacancy Can Apply Online from 07/05/2026 to 31/05/2026. See the advertisement for information related to age limit, syllabus, Department wise post, selection procedure, pay scale in BPSC Integrated 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Recruitment 2026.
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BPSC — What Actually Comes in the Exam
Our own analysis of 1,771 questions from 12 previous year papers in the BPSC bank — subject weightage and the topics that repeat most.
An analysis of 12 BPSC papers comprising 1771 analysed questions shows that General Studies forms the entirety of the question bank across all papers. Within this domain, the top recurring topics include General Knowledge with 518 questions, Bihar Special with 271 questions, and History with 204 questions, alongside General Science, Current Affairs, Polity and Governance, Mathematics and Reasoning, Economy, and Geography.
Aspirants should prioritise their preparation based on the empirical weightage of these topics derived from the question bank. Given that General Knowledge, Bihar Special, and History account for the highest share of questions, these areas deserve the first pass during study sessions. Candidates must also allocate appropriate revision time to General Science, Current Affairs, Polity and Governance, Mathematics and Reasoning, Economy, and Geography in alignment with their respective question frequencies.
| # | Most Repeated Topic | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 518 | 29% |
| 2 | Bihar Special | 271 | 15% |
| 3 | History | 204 | 12% |
| 4 | General Science | 161 | 9% |
| 5 | Current Affairs | 156 | 9% |
| 6 | Polity and Governance | 139 | 8% |
| 7 | Mathematics and Reasoning | 128 | 7% |
| 8 | Economy | 104 | 6% |
| 9 | Geography | 90 | 5% |
Sample Questions From BPSC Papers
Q1. In which country is ‘Takla Makan’ desert situated?
- A. Kazakhstan
- B. Turkmenistan
- C. Uzbekistan
- D. China
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D. China
The Taklamakan Desert is located in China. • It is situated in the Tarim Basin in the Xinjiang Uyghur • Autonomous Region, in the northwest part of the country.
General Studies · Mathematics and Reasoning
Q2. Which strait connects Red Sea and the Indian Ocean?
- A. Bab-el-Mandeb
- B. Hormuz
- C. Bosporus
- D. Malacca
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A. Bab-el-Mandeb
The strait that connects the Red Sea and the Indian • Ocean is Bab-el-Mandeb. It is a narrow strait located between Yemen on the • Arabian Peninsula, and Djibouti and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa.
General Studies · Geography
Q3. Which of the following is not a capital city?
- A. Canberra
- B. Sydney
- C. Wellington
- D. Riyadh
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B. Sydney
Sydney is a major city in Australia, but it is not the capital city. Located in the southeastern part of the country, it is the largest and most populous city in Australia, known for its beautiful harbor, iconic Opera House, and Harbor Bridge.
General Studies · General Knowledge
Q4. Folding is the result of:
- A. Epeirogenetic force
- B. Coriolis force
- C. Orogenetic force
- D. Exogenetic force
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C. Orogenetic force
Folding is a geological process that involves the defor- • mation of rock layers or strata, resulting in the formation of folds. The force responsible for folding is primarily • orogenetic force. Orogenetic forces are endogenetic forces, meaning they originate from within the Earth’s crust and are generated by the movement of tectonic plates. These forces are a result of the collision of tectonic plates, which can result in the deformation and folding of rock layers.
General Studies · General Science
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Eligibility
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India. For Post Wise Eligibility Details Read the Notification
- Age Limit: 21 Years – 40 Years (as on 01 August 2025)
- Age Relaxation: Age Relaxation Extra as per BPSC 72 Pre Examination Rules.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 1,189
📋 Post-wise👥 Category-wise
BPSC 72 Notification 2026: Category Wise Vacancy Details
| Exam Name | UR | EWS | EBC | BC | BC Female | SC | ST | Total |
| BPSC 72 Various Post Exam 2026 | 466 | 105 | 180 | 124 | 31 | 162 | 09 | 1077 |
| BPSC 72 Other Post | 24 | 05 | 06 | 09 | 04 | 04 | 01 | 153 |
BPSC Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
Event Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 07 May 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 31 May 2026 |
| BPSC 72th Pre Exam Date | 25 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | — |
Important Links
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