Opening Overview
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 04/2026 for recruitment to the post of Additional Director-cum-Assistant State Fire Officer under the Home Department (Fire Services Wing), Bihar. A total of 04 posts are available. Eligible candidates can apply online through the BPSC online portal from 13/01/2026 to 03/02/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Additional Director-cum-Assistant State Fire Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree in Science OR Bachelor (Fire Engineering) OR Engineering Bachelor Degree (Mechanical/Automobile) + Divisional Officer Course / prescribed training (as per notification) |
| Last Date | 03/02/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 13/01/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03/02/2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
Payment Mode: Fee to be paid online. If biometric verification is not done through Aadhaar-based authentication, an additional Biometric Fee ₹200 may be payable as per the notice.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 45 Years
- Maximum Age: 55 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 01/08/2025
- Age Relaxation: As per Bihar Government / BPSC rules (including provisions mentioned for Bihar Government employees and ex-servicemen in the notification).
Vacancy Details
Category-wise vacancies (as per advertisement):
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 0 |
| Backward Class Female (BCL) | 0 |
| Total | 4 |
Note: The notification mentions reservation provisions including 35% horizontal reservation for women as applicable.
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification (as mentioned in the notification):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science from a recognized institution, OR
- Bachelor (Fire Engineering), OR
- Engineering Bachelor Degree in Mechanical / Automobile subject, and
- Must have passed Divisional Officer Course from the National Fire College, Nagpur, OR completed prescribed training for senior supervisory officer of minimum 3 months from other institutions recognized by the Central Government.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 15 years work experience in the fire fighting area.
- Out of this, minimum 2 years experience should be as Divisional Fire Officer, OR
- 2 years work experience on an equivalent senior supervisory post.
Selection Process
Selection process (as per notification):
- Written Examination
- Interview
Marks Distribution:
- Written Exam: 50 Marks
- Interview: 20 Marks
- Evaluation of Academic Qualification: 30 Marks
Academic Qualification Evaluation (maximum 50 marks distributed as below in the notice):
| Qualification | First Division | Second Division | Third Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matric | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Intermediate (10+2) | 16 | 12 | 8 |
| Graduation | 22 | 18 | 14 |
| Total | 50 | 38 | 26 |
Additional notes mentioned:
- For each completed year of relevant work experience, 2 marks per year may be awarded, up to a maximum of 20 marks.
- If division/class is not mentioned in marksheet/certificate, the competent authority/university rules will be applicable.
- If CGPA is mentioned, conversion to percentage/marks will be as per the prescribed formula (AICTE formula where applicable).
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-12 (as mentioned in the notification)