Opening Overview
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has invited online applications for the post of Auditor under the Panchayati Raj Department, Bihar through Advertisement No. 09/2026. A total of 102 vacancies, comprising 28 regular vacancies and 74 additional vacancies, are included in the notification. Eligible candidates with a bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics can apply online from 05/02/2026 to 26/02/2026.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Department | Panchayati Raj Department, Bihar |
| Post Name | Auditor (Bihar Panchayat Audit Service) |
| Advertisement Number | 09/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 102 |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics; specified professional qualifications are also eligible |
| Pay Scale | ₹5,200–₹20,200 plus Grade Pay ₹2,800, Pay Level 5 |
| Application Start Date | 05/02/2026 |
| Last Date | 26/02/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 05/02/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26/02/2026 |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
Candidates must also pay the applicable bank processing charges. Candidates whose Aadhaar number is not authenticated during the online application process must pay an additional ₹200 biometric fee.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is calculated separately for the two vacancy tables:
- For the 28 vacancies: age is calculated as on 01/08/2025.
- For the 74 vacancies: age is calculated as on 01/08/2026.
- Unreserved male candidates: maximum 37 years.
- Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class male and female candidates: maximum 40 years.
- Unreserved female candidates: maximum 40 years.
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe male and female candidates: maximum 42 years.
- Bihar Government employees may receive up to 5 years of age relaxation subject to the conditions stated in the notification.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities may receive 10 years of additional age relaxation.
- Ex-servicemen may receive 3 years of age relaxation, subject to the prescribed conditions and maximum age limit.
Vacancy Details
Vacancy Table 1: 28 Posts
| Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 18 | 06 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 03 | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 01 | 00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 00 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 02 | 00 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 03 | 01 |
| Backward Class Women (BCL) | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 28 | 08 |
Additional reservation included in this vacancy table comprises 1 post for descendants of centrally recognised freedom fighters and 2 posts for persons with disabilities, distributed as follows: Visual Impairment: 0, Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 0, Orthopaedic Disability: 1, and Mental Illness/Multiple Disability: 1.
Vacancy Table 2: 74 Posts
| Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40 | 14 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 07 | 02 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 07 | 02 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 04 | 01 |
| Backward Class Women (BCL) | 02 | 00 |
| Total | 74 | 24 |
Additional reservation included in this vacancy table comprises 1 post for descendants of centrally recognised freedom fighters and 2 posts for persons with disabilities, distributed as follows: Visual Impairment: 1, Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1, Orthopaedic Disability: 0, and Mental Illness/Multiple Disability: 0.
The number of vacancies may be revised if the department submits an amended requisition.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university in any one of the following subjects:
- Commerce
- Economics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
Candidates holding the following additional professional qualifications are also eligible to apply:
- MBA in Finance
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- ICWA
- Company Secretary (CS)
The educational qualification entered in the application must match the qualification supported by the candidate's original documents. Candidates must produce their original degree, mark sheet and relevant professional qualification certificates during document verification or interview.
Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through the following stages:
- Preliminary examination
- Written main examination
- Interview
- Document verification and final selection
Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination will be invited to submit a separate application for the written main examination. Candidates must attend the interview after qualifying in the written examination; otherwise, they will not be included in the final merit list.
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Subject | Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | Objective-type multiple-choice questions | 150 | 2 hours |
The preliminary examination will consist of objective-type questions from General Studies. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General candidates, 36.5% for Backward Class candidates, 34% for Extremely Backward Class candidates, and 32% for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, women and persons with benchmark disabilities candidates.
Written Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 3 hours | 100 |
| 2 | General Studies Paper I | 3 hours | 300 |
| 3 | General Studies Paper II | 3 hours | 300 |
| 4 | Optional Subject: Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics | 3 hours | 300 |
The written examination will contain two compulsory subjects of General Studies, one compulsory General Hindi paper and one optional subject selected from Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Statistics. General Hindi includes 30 qualifying marks, which are not counted for preparation of the merit list.
Interview
The interview carries 120 marks. Candidates called for interview will generally be selected in a number equal to approximately 2.5 times the number of advertised vacancies, subject to the applicable cut-off marks.
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination and interview. If candidates obtain equal marks, merit will be determined according to the prescribed tie-breaking rules.
Salary / Pay Scale
The Auditor post carries the following pay structure:
- Pay Scale: ₹5,200–₹20,200
- Grade Pay: ₹2,800
- Pay Level: Level 5
Other allowances and benefits will be admissible according to Bihar Government rules.
Reservation and Document Requirements
Reservation benefits are available to eligible Bihar residents under the applicable state government rules. Candidates claiming reservation must select the correct category in the online application and possess valid certificates issued by the competent authority.
Important requirements include:
- SC/ST candidates must submit caste and permanent residence certificates.
- BC/EBC candidates must submit a valid non-creamy-layer certificate.
- EWS candidates must submit the prescribed income and asset certificate.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities must submit a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Candidates claiming scribe or other disability-related facilities must submit the prescribed certificates and undertakings.
- Candidates claiming ex-servicemen, Bihar Government employee or freedom fighter descendant benefits must submit the relevant certificate.
- Women claiming reservation must submit certificates issued in their father's name and address, wherever required under the notification.
- Original documents will be required at document verification and interview.
The BPSC One Time Registration (OTR) system requires an active email ID and mobile number. Candidates must keep their login details secure, upload the required documents through the permitted process, and download and preserve the final submitted application form. After profile lock, changes to profile details are generally not permitted.