Opening Overview
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 for recruitment to the post of Deputy Director (Fire Services) under the Home Department (Fire Services), Government of Bihar. A total of 14 posts are available. The online application process will start from 13/01/2026 and the last date to apply online is 03/02/2026.
Post Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Deputy Director (Fire Services) |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree (Science / Fire Engineering / Mechanical / Automobile) + Divisional Officer Course / prescribed training |
| 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 Notes:
- The examination fee is ₹100.
- Additional charges as prescribed by the concerned department/portal may also be payable during online payment.
- If Aadhaar Number is not entered in the online application, Biometric Fee ₹200 will be payable in addition to the prescribed fee.
Age Limit
- Age Calculation Date: 01/08/2025
- Minimum Age: 40 years
- Maximum Age: 55 years
- Maximum Age for Women Candidates: 60 years
Age Relaxation:
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per Government of Bihar rules/instructions mentioned in the notification.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 14
| Category | Posts | Posts Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 6 | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3 | 1 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 2 | 0 |
| Backward Class Ladies (BCL) | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 3 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution in Science OR Bachelor (Fire Engineering) OR Engineering Bachelor Degree in Mechanical/Automobile subject.
- Must have passed Divisional Officer Course from the National Fire College, Nagpur, OR completed prescribed training for the Senior Supervisory Officer of minimum 3 months from other institutions recognized by the Central Government.
Experience Requirement:
- Must have minimum 12 years work experience in the fire fighting area.
- Out of the above, minimum 2 years experience should be on a Senior Supervisory Officer or equivalent post.
Experience Notes (as per notification):
- Experience will be counted based on the prescribed pay level/equivalent posts mentioned in the advertisement.
- Relevant experience certificate issued by the controlling/appointing authority of the concerned department/agency will be valid.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on evaluation of a total of 100 marks, as per the following:
- Academic Qualification – 50 marks
- Work Experience – 20 marks
- Interview – 30 marks
Academic Qualification Marks (50):
| Qualification | Maximum Marks | First Division | Second Division | Third Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matric | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Intermediate (10+2) | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Graduation | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 38 | 28 | 20 |
Important Notes on Marks:
- If Division/Class is not mentioned in the marksheet/certificate, the candidate must obtain a certificate from the concerned institution/university regarding division/class.
- If the university provides CGPA, it will be converted to percentage/marks as per the university’s prescribed rules for the relevant session/year.
- For work experience beyond 12 years, a maximum of 2 additional marks per year will be given, subject to a maximum of 20 marks.
- Interview will be conducted by the Commission; the number of candidates called for interview will be decided by the Commission based on the available data/criteria.
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level-11 (as mentioned in the notification)
- Other allowances will be applicable as per Government of Bihar rules.