📌 Key Facts — BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026
- Exam: BPSC Integrated 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2026
- Result declared: 6 November 2026
- Candidates shortlisted for interview: 3,392 (3,185 in CCE Mains + 207 in Finance Administrative Officer)
- Total vacancies: 1,298
- Official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Next stage: Interview (Personality Test) — schedule to be announced separately
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has declared the result of the Integrated 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2026 on 6 November 2026. A total of 3,392 candidates have qualified for the interview round against 1,298 vacancies. Of these, 3,185 candidates cleared the CCE Mains and 207 cleared the Finance Administrative Officer (FAO) Mains. Candidates can check the merit list PDF on the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026: At a Glance
The Mains written examination was held on 25, 27, 28 and 29 April 2026 at centres in Patna. A total of 11,125 candidates appeared for the CCE Mains, and 742 appeared for the Finance Administrative Officer Mains. This means roughly 1 in 3.5 candidates who wrote the Mains has been called for the interview — about 2.6 qualified candidates for every vacancy, so the interview stage will stay competitive.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Prelims exam (71st CCE) | 13 September 2025 |
| Prelims result | 18 November 2025 |
| Mains written exam | 25, 27, 28 and 29 April 2026 |
| Mains result declared | 6 November 2026 |
| Interview schedule | To be announced |
| Final result | To be announced |
Category-Wise Qualified Candidates — CCE Mains (3,185)
| Category | Qualified |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,467 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 309 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 421 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 25 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 474 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 405 |
| Backward Class Women | 84 |
| Total | 3,185 |
The Commission has also included candidates under horizontal reservation categories, including candidates with visual, hearing, locomotor and multiple disabilities.
Finance Administrative Officer Mains — 207 Qualified
| Category | Qualified |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 93 |
| EWS | 21 |
| SC | 28 |
| ST | 3 |
| EBC | 23 |
| BC | 33 |
| BC Women | 6 |
| Total | 207 |
How to Check BPSC 71st Mains Result 2026
- Visit the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the latest notifications or results section on the homepage.
- Click on the Integrated 71st CCE Mains result link.
- Download the result PDF.
- Search for your roll number in the list of qualified candidates (use Ctrl+F).
- Save the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
⚠️ Note: The Commission has clarified that the Mains results may be revised if any clerical or typing errors are found. Always verify your roll number only from the official PDF on bpsc.bihar.gov.in — do not trust roll-number lists shared on social media or messaging apps.
What Happens Next?
Shortlisted candidates will now appear for the Interview (Personality Test), which carries 120 marks. BPSC will announce the interview schedule separately for the CCE and the Finance Administrative Officer examinations. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of Mains + Interview marks. Keep your documents ready — educational certificates, category certificate (if applicable), and identity proof — as document verification follows the interview.
FAQs
Q1. When was the BPSC 71st Mains result 2026 declared?
The result was declared on 6 November 2026 on the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Q2. How many candidates qualified in the BPSC 71st Mains?
A total of 3,392 candidates qualified — 3,185 in the CCE Mains and 207 in the Finance Administrative Officer Mains.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in BPSC 71st CCE?
There are 1,298 vacancies in the 71st Combined Competitive Examination.
Q4. When will the BPSC 71st interview be held?
The interview schedule has not been announced yet. BPSC will publish the dates separately on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.