⚖️ BPSC APO Recruitment 2026
📢 Apply Online for 300 Assistant Prosecution Officer Posts
Home Department (Prosecution Directorate) | 📍 Bihar Govt
📅 Last Date: 20th March 2026
🚀 Recruitment Overview
| 📂 Organization Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| ⚖️ Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| 🔢 Total Vacancies | 300 Posts |
| 💰 Pay Scale | Level-09 (As per 7th Pay Commission) |
| ⏳ Application Mode | Online Only |
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 129 | 41 |
| EWS | 29 | 10 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 42 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 07 | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 64 | 22 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 25 | 09 |
| Backward Class Ladies (BCL) | 04 | 00 |
| TOTAL | 300 | 99 |
ℹ️ Horizontal Reservation:
• Freedom Fighter Grandchildren: 06 Posts.
• PwD Candidates: VI (03), DD (03), OH (03), MD (03).
🎓 Educational Qualification
- ✅ Law Graduate: Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- ✅ Note: The degree must be valid to practice as an advocate in the Court of Law.
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01.08.2026)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
| General (Male) | Max 37 Years |
| General (Female) / BC / EBC (Male & Female) | Max 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | Max 42 Years |
⚔️ Selection Process & Syllabus
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies (GS) | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Law (Vidhi) | 150 |
| Total | 250 | |
* There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Stage 2: Mains Examination (Written)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Studies | 100 | 3 Hours |
| II | Hindi Language | 100 | 3 Hours |
| III | English Language | 100 | 3 Hours |
| IV | Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| V | Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| VI | Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 | 150 | 3 Hours |
| VII | Other Laws (Arms Act, Explosive Subs Act, SC/ST Act, POSCO, etc.) | 150 | 3 Hours |
Note: Hindi and English papers are qualifying in nature (Minimum 30 marks required), but their marks will NOT be added to the merit list. Interview: 100 Marks.
💸 Application Fees
- 🔸 General / OBC / Other State: ₹ 600/-
- 🔸 SC / ST (Bihar Domicile Only): ₹ 150/-
- 🔸 All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile): ₹ 150/-
- 🔸 PwD (40% or more): ₹ 150/-
- 🔸 Biometric Fee: ₹ 200/- (If Aadhar Number is NOT provided).
- Payment Mode: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card).
📅 Important Dates Schedule
- 🟢 Online Application Start: 27.02.2026
- 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 20.03.2026
- ✏️ Last Date for Payment: 20.03.2026
📝 How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official BPSC Online portal: onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not done earlier.
- Log in using your Username and Password.
- Find the link for “Assistant Prosecution Officer Competitive Examination (Advt No. 13/2026)”.
- Fill the application form carefully with personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned Photo (Webcam/Upload) and Signature (English & Hindi).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final application for future reference.
⚠️ Important: Hard copy of the application need not be sent to BPSC office.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 20th March 2026.Q2. Is there any negative marking in BPSC APO Prelims?
Ans: Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in the Preliminary examination.Q3. Can final year Law students apply?
Ans: No, the candidate must possess the Law Degree (LL.B) on the date of application submission.Q4. What is the application fee for female candidates of Bihar?
Ans: Female candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar need to pay only ₹ 150/- as application fee.Q5. Is the Hindi/English paper marks added to the final merit list?
Ans: No, the General Hindi and General English papers in the Mains exam are qualifying in nature (minimum 30 marks required). Their marks are not added to the final merit list.SEO DATA (For Website Backend):
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