The Bangladesh High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition seeking the suspension of the 50th BCS preliminary examination, clearing the way for the test to proceed as scheduled tomorrow, Friday, 30 January 2026. The ruling was delivered by a two-judge bench comprising Justice Rajik-al-Jalil and Justice Md. Anowarul Islam.
Following the decision, Deputy Attorney General Nur Muhammad Azmi confirmed that the preliminary examination would be held nationwide without disruption. “The High Court has directly rejected the writ petition. Accordingly, the examination will be conducted in all designated centres as planned,” he said.
The writ petition had been filed on Wednesday by Enamul Haque and three other candidates who sought to postpone the preliminary exam. The petition was listed as item 77 on Thursday’s court docket. During the hearing, the petitioners were represented by their lawyer Nazmus Sakib, while the government’s case was presented by Deputy Attorney General Azmi.
Earlier, on 20 January, Enamul Haque and a group of candidates had submitted a memorandum to the Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman requesting that all examinations be postponed during the national election campaign period. Receiving no response from the PSC, the candidates subsequently filed the writ petition.
The 50th BCS has attracted an unprecedented 290,951 applications across various cadres and non-cadre posts. A total of 2,150 candidates will ultimately be appointed, with 1,755 positions for cadre posts and 395 for non-cadre posts. Among the cadre positions, the health cadre has the largest allocation with 650 posts, followed by administration with 200 posts and police with 117 posts. The non-cadre segment includes 71 positions in the ninth grade.
The examination will be conducted across 190 centres in eight divisional cities throughout Bangladesh, ensuring regional accessibility for candidates.
A summary of the 50th BCS post allocation is presented below:
| Category | Total Posts | Health | Administration | Police | Non-Cadre (Grade 9) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadre | 1,755 | 650 | 200 | 117 | – |
| Non-Cadre | 395 | – | – | – | 71 |
| Total | 2,150 | 650 | 200 | 117 | 71 |
The PSC has emphasised that all necessary arrangements have been completed to ensure a smooth and transparent examination. Candidates are advised to arrive at their respective centres on time, following all official guidelines.
With the High Court’s ruling, the 50th BCS preliminary exam is set to proceed without further legal hindrance, marking a significant step in the recruitment process for thousands of civil service aspirants across the country.