BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026: 300 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Online
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BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the notification for 300 Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) posts. If you have an LLB degree, you can apply online from 27 February to 20 March 2026. This is a great chance for law graduates to work in the Home Department of Bihar. Along with the latest job details, you can also get Free Mock Tests and Previous Year Papers specially for the Law paper on our website. For fast updates on Admit Card, Prelims Exam Date, and Result, keep visiting www.govtexam.study.
📌 Important: The application fee is only ₹ 100/- for most categories. Make sure to resize your photo and signature using our Free Document Tools before applying!
Bihar APO Vacancy 2026 Last Date Today | Apply Now for Govt Job Vacancy 2026
⚖️ BPSC APO (Assistant Prosecution Officer) Recruitment 2026 | Advt No. 13/2026Home Department (Planning Directorate), Bihar | Total Posts: 300 Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) | Notification Date: 25 February 2026 |
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📅 Important Dates |
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| Notification Release Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Last Date for Certificate Submission | 20 March 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Mains Exam Date | To Be Announced |
💰 Application Fee |
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| General / EWS / OBC / EBC | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST (Bihar Domicile) | ₹ 100/- |
| PwBD Candidates | ₹ 100/- + ₹ 200/- extra Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not linked) |
| Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking. Fee once paid is non-refundable. | |
👤 Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026) |
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| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age — General Male (UR) | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age — General Female / EBC / BC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age — SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
| Age Relaxation: EBC/BC: 3 yrs | SC/ST: 5 yrs | PwBD: 10 yrs additional | Ex-Servicemen: Equivalent service period (max age 57 yrs). Bihar domicile candidates only eligible for reserved category relaxation. | |
📊 Vacancy Details (Total: 300 Posts) |
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| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) | Pay Level: Pay Scale-9 |
| Category-wise Vacancies | Unreserved (UR): 129 EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 29 SC (Scheduled Caste): 42 ST (Scheduled Tribe): 07 EBC (Extremely Backward Class): 64 BC (Backward Class): 25 BC Women: 04 Total: 300 Posts |
| Additional Reservations | • Female (35% Horizontal): 99 Posts (included in above totals) • Freedom Fighter Dependents: 06 Posts • PwBD — VI: 03 | DD: 03 | OH: 03 | MD: 03 = Total PwBD: 12 Posts |
🎓 Educational Qualification |
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| Important Note | All qualifications must be obtained on or before the last date of application i.e. 20 March 2026. |
📝 Exam Pattern - Preliminary Exam (Qualifying) |
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| Paper-I | General Studies — 100 Marks | 2 Hours | Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Paper-II | Law (Vidhi) — 150 Marks | 2 Hours | Objective Type (MCQ) |
| Total Marks | 250 Marks | Language: Hindi & English |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR: 40% | EBC: 36.5% | BC/SC: 34% | ST/Female/PwBD: 32% |
| ⚠️ Prelims marks are NOT added to final merit list. Qualifying stage only. | |
📝 Exam Pattern - Main Exam (Descriptive) |
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| Paper-I | General Studies — 100 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Hindi Language — 100 Marks | 3 Hours (Qualifying — min 30 marks, not in merit) |
| Paper-III | English Language — 100 Marks | 3 Hours (Qualifying — min 30 marks, not in merit) |
| Paper-IV | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-V | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VI | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (75) + CPC 1908 (75) — 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VII | Constitutional Law of India — 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Paper-VIII | Other Laws — Arms Act 1959, Explosives Act 1908, NDPS Act 1985, IT Act 2000 (Ch-11), Bihar Excise Act 2016, Bihar Police Act 2007, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, SC/ST Atrocities Act 1989, POCSO Act 2012, etc. — 150 Marks | 3 Hours |
| Total (Merit Papers) | 1000 Marks |
🎤 Interview / Personality Test |
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| Marks | 100 Marks |
| Final Merit | Mains (1000) + Interview (100) = Total 1100 Marks |
| Tie-breaker: higher Mains marks → higher age → Devanagari alphabetical order of name. | |
🖥️ How to Apply Online (BPSC OTR Portal) |
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| Step 1: OTR Registration | Visit https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR). Use valid Email ID and Mobile Number. Do NOT register more than once. |
| Step 2: Profile Creation | Create profile in 6 steps: Personal Info → Address → Other Info → Qualifications → Experience → Upload Photo & Signature → Lock Profile. |
| Step 3: Apply for Advertisement | Go to Active Advertisements → Select BPSC APO 2026 (Advt 13/2026) → Check Advertisement Criteria → Submit & Pay Fees. |
| Step 4: Fee Payment | Pay ₹100/- online. Photo: max 20KB | Signature (Hindi & English both): Width 150–220px, Height 250–320px, max 20KB each. |
| Step 5: Download Application | Go to My Account Tab → Action → View → Application Print. Download and print your Application Form. Keep it safe for Document Verification. |
| 📌 Important: All certificates must be issued on or before 20 March 2026. Married female candidates must submit caste/domicile certificate in father's name. No changes allowed after submission. | |
📋 Documents Required (At Verification Stage) |
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🔗 Important Links |
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| Apply Online (OTR & Application Portal) | bpsconline.bihar.gov.in |
| Official BPSC Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Check Exam Dates, Admit Card & Result | www.govtexam.study |
| Free Document Tools (Resize Photo / Signature / PDF) | Free Tools @ govtexam.study |
| Join Telegram for Instant Updates | @govtexam_study |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for BPSC APO (Advt 13/2026) is 20 March 2026.
2. What is the educational qualification for Bihar APO posts?
Candidates must have a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized university and should be eligible to practice as an advocate.
3. Is there any negative marking in BPSC APO Prelims?
The Prelims exam is qualifying in nature. For exact details on negative marking, please refer to the official BPSC notification on www.govtexam.study.
4. Where can I find free document resizing tools for the BPSC application?
You can use the Free Document Tools available at www.govtexam.study/tools to resize your photo and signature as per BPSC requirements.
5. Can I check my BPSC APO Result Name-wise?
Usually, BPSC releases the result in a PDF format containing Roll Numbers. You can download the result PDF directly from www.govtexam.study once it is declared.