The High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking to postpone the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) preliminary examination during the period of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. The order was issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026, removing all legal barriers to holding the exam as scheduled on Friday, January 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. across eight regional centers including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh.

According to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission (PSC), the 50th BCS circular was published on November 26, 2025, with applications accepted from December 4 to December 31. A total of 290,951 applications were submitted, significantly fewer than in previous years. The examination will recruit 2,150 candidates for both cadre and non-cadre positions, including 650 in the health cadre, 200 in administration, and 117 in police.

The PSC has also revised the preliminary exam structure, reducing marks in Bangla, English, and Bangladesh affairs while increasing marks in international affairs, mathematical reasoning, and ethics. The commission plans to complete the written and viva stages promptly after the preliminary test.