The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has declared the result of the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2026. A total of 3,392 candidates have qualified for the interview round, the final stage before selection for 1,298 posts across various departments of the Bihar government.
The commission shared the result update through its official X handle on Friday, 6 November 2026, and congratulated the successful candidates. The result is available as a roll-number PDF on the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, where candidates can check whether they have made it to the interview list.
3,185 qualify in CCE, 207 in Finance Administrative Officer exam
The headline figure of 3,392 is made up of two separate lists. According to the result notification, 3,185 candidates have qualified in the 71st CCE Mains, while 207 candidates have qualified in the Finance Administrative Officer and equivalent Mains examination.
The mains examination was held in the last week of April 2026 at centres in Patna. As many as 11,125 candidates appeared for the CCE Mains, and 742 appeared for the Finance Administrative Officer paper. That means roughly one in three candidates who sat for the mains has made it through to the interview stage.
The road to this point has been long. In the preliminary examination, 13,368 candidates were declared successful for the CCE Mains and 893 for the Finance Administrative Officer post. Those who cleared the prelims sat the mains in April, and after nearly seven months of waiting, the result is finally out.
How to check the BPSC 71st Mains result 2026
Candidates can check their result in a few simple steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Look for the Results section on the homepage and open the link for the 71st CCE Mains result.
- Download the result PDF and search for your roll number in the list.
- Save a copy of the PDF for your records, as it is the official proof of qualification for the interview.
The commission has clarified that the results may be revised if any clerical or typing errors are found, so candidates should keep an eye on the website for any corrigendum.
What happens next: the interview round
Shortlisted candidates will now appear for the interview, also called the personality test. The commission will announce the interview schedule separately for both examinations, so candidates should not expect the dates to arrive immediately. Once the interviews are complete, BPSC will prepare the final merit list based on performance in the mains and the interview.
For many of the 3,392 qualifiers, this is the closest they have come to a Bihar government job. The 1,298 vacancies span several departments, and the final selection will decide who walks into those posts. Candidates who have qualified should start preparing for the interview right away, and keep their original certificates ready, including documents for age, education and reservation claims, since these are verified at the interview stage.
72nd CCE prelims postponed again
Meanwhile, BPSC has postponed the 72nd CCE Preliminary Examination once more. The exam was first scheduled for July 25, 2026, then rescheduled for October 25, and has now been deferred again, citing unavoidable reasons. A fresh date has not been announced yet. Aspirants preparing for the 72nd CCE will have to wait for the commission to issue a new schedule on its website.
FAQs
How many candidates qualified in the BPSC 71st Mains result 2026?
A total of 3,392 candidates qualified: 3,185 in the 71st CCE Mains and 207 in the Finance Administrative Officer Mains examination.
How many vacancies are there in the BPSC 71st CCE recruitment?
There are 1,298 vacancies across various departments of the Bihar government.
Where can I check the BPSC 71st Mains result?
On the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, in the Results section. The result is published as a PDF containing the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates.
What is the next stage after the BPSC Mains result?
The interview round. BPSC will announce the interview schedule separately, and the final merit list will be prepared after the interviews.
When was the BPSC 71st Mains examination held?
The mains examination was held in the last week of April 2026 at centres in Patna.
The BPSC 71st Mains result marks the end of a long wait for thousands of aspirants in Bihar. Those who made the list should now focus on the interview, and those who did not can keep an eye on the 72nd CCE schedule for their next chance.
