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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has issued the notice for Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Competitive Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 13/2026. Candidates will be able to download the Admit Card / Hall Ticket from the official BPSC online portal as per the schedule.
The recruitment is for 300 posts of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) in the Prosecution Directorate / General Administration Department, Government of Bihar.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Status | Released |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 25/02/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20/03/2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies | Women Reservation (35% of category vacancies) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 129 | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section (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 |
Admit Card Details
BPSC APO Admit Card 2026 will be available on the BPSC online application portal. Candidates should download and print the admit card and verify all details such as name, roll number, exam date, exam city/centre, photograph, and instructions.
Key points mentioned in the notice:
- BPSC uses One Time Registration (OTR) for online applications. Candidates must log in using the portal credentials.
- Candidates are advised to keep their mobile number and email ID active for OTP and future communication.
- Admit card and other updates will be published on the official website; separate publication in newspapers may not be done.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Law | 150 |
- Objective type questions.
- The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature; selection for the main exam is based on performance as per rules.
Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Hindi Language | 100 |
| Paper 3 | English Language | 100 |
| Paper 4 | Indian Evidence Act, 2023 | 150 |
| Paper 5 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 150 |
| Paper 6 | (i) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 75 |
| (ii) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 | 75 | |
| Paper 7 | Constitutional Law | 150 |
| Paper 8 | Other Law | 150 |
- Descriptive / analytical questions are asked in the main examination.
- Duration: 3 hours for each paper.
Interview
- Interview is of 100 marks.
Syllabus (Main Exam – Other Law)
Questions will be asked from the following Acts (as mentioned in the notification):
- Indian Contract Act, 1872
- Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Transfer of Property Act, 1882
- The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- The Information Technology Act, 2000 (Chapter 11)
- The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (including amendments)
- Bihar Police Act, 2007
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
- Additional Biometric Fee: ₹200 (as per instructions linked with Aadhaar-based biometric verification).
- Fee payment is through online mode on the BPSC portal.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 01/08/2026.
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (Male, UR): 37 years
- Maximum Age (Female, UR): 40 years
- Maximum Age (BC/EBC, Male & Female): 40 years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST, Male & Female): 42 years
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
Reservation / Category Codes (for Online Form)
| Category | Code |
|---|---|
| UR | 01 |
| SC | 02 |
| ST | 03 |
| EBC | 04 |
| BC | 05 |
| BCL | 06 |
| EWS | 07 |
Document / Verification Notes (as per notification)
Candidates must keep supporting documents ready for claims such as:
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Caste certificate / EWS certificate (as applicable)
- Domicile / residence proof (as applicable)
- Disability certificate (PwBD) and scribe requirement documents (if applicable)
- Ex-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for employed candidates (if applicable)
Official Notice
All information, updates, and admit card download instructions are published on:
- BPSC Website: https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Online Application Portal: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in