BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 300 Posts - Recruitment 2026
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Short Information: Bihar and the concerned department have released the notification for the post of BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 300 Posts. Candidates who are interested in this recruitment can read the full notification before applying online.
Posted on: 27 Feb 2026
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 March 2026 |
| Prelim Exam Date | To be notified |
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC: ₹600/- | SC/ST/PwBD/Women (Bihar Domicile): ₹150/-. Payment: Online only via BPSC portal. Age Limit
21 to 37 years (UR Male) as on 01.08.2026. UR Female/BC/EBC Female: up to 40 years. SC/ST: up to 42 years. PwBD: additional 10 years relaxation. Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (Abhiyojan Padadhikari) |
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Department | Prosecution Department, Home Dept., Govt. of Bihar |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-9 (7th CPC) |
| Qualification | LLB (Law Graduate) from recognized University |
| Age Limit | 21–37 years (UR Male) as on 01.08.2026 (relaxations apply) |
| Application Fee | ₹600/- (Gen/EWS/OBC) | ₹150/- (SC/ST/PwBD/Women) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 March 2026 |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Job Type | Full-Time, Permanent Government Job |
BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 notification vide Advertisement No. 13/2026. A total of 300 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (Abhiyojan Padadhikari) under the Prosecution Department, Home Department, Government of Bihar. The online application process started on 27 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 March 2026.
This is a highly coveted government job opportunity for Law graduates (LLB) who aspire to serve in Bihar's prosecution services. The selected candidates will be posted across Bihar and will enjoy the benefits of a Pay Level-9 salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. The Bihar government has reserved 99 posts (33%) for women candidates through horizontal reservation.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Unreserved (UR): 129 Posts (Women: 41)
EWS: 29 Posts (Women: 10)
SC: 42 Posts (Women: 15)
ST: 07 Posts (Women: 02)
EBC: 64 Posts (Women: 22)
BC: 25 Posts (Women: 09)
BC Women: 04 Posts
Freedom Fighter Grandchildren (Horizontal): 06 Posts
PwBD Horizontal: VI-03, DD-03, OH-03, MD-03
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized university and must be eligible for registration as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Candidates who have appeared in their final LLB exam and are awaiting results are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
UR Male: 21 to 37 years
UR Female / BC / EBC Female: 21 to 40 years
SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 to 42 years
PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation on upper limit
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC candidates: ₹600/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Women (Bihar domicile): ₹150/-. Fee to be paid online through the BPSC portal.
Selection Process
Selection is done through a three-stage competitive examination:
Preliminary Exam (Objective): Paper-I – General Studies (100 marks, 150 MCQs); Paper-II – Law (150 marks, 150 MCQs). Total: 300 marks. Duration: 2 hours each.
Main Exam (Descriptive): 8 descriptive papers totalling 1000 marks covering Law, GK, Hindi, and related subjects.
Viva-Voce (Interview): 100 marks. Final merit is prepared on the combined marks of Mains + Interview.
How to Apply
Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Click on the "Apply Online" link for APO Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 13/2026).
Register and fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
Upload required documents – photo, signature, LLB marksheet, category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 notification vide Advertisement No. 13/2026. A total of 300 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (Abhiyojan Padadhikari) under the Prosecution Department, Home Department, Government of Bihar. The online application process started on 27 February 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 March 2026.
This is a highly coveted government job opportunity for Law graduates (LLB) who aspire to serve in Bihar's prosecution services. The selected candidates will be posted across Bihar and will enjoy the benefits of a Pay Level-9 salary as per the 7th Pay Commission. The Bihar government has reserved 99 posts (33%) for women candidates through horizontal reservation.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
Unreserved (UR): 129 Posts (Women: 41)
EWS: 29 Posts (Women: 10)
SC: 42 Posts (Women: 15)
ST: 07 Posts (Women: 02)
EBC: 64 Posts (Women: 22)
BC: 25 Posts (Women: 09)
BC Women: 04 Posts
Freedom Fighter Grandchildren (Horizontal): 06 Posts
PwBD Horizontal: VI-03, DD-03, OH-03, MD-03
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold a Law Degree (LLB) from a recognized university and must be eligible for registration as an Advocate under the Advocates Act, 1961. Candidates who have appeared in their final LLB exam and are awaiting results are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
UR Male: 21 to 37 years
UR Female / BC / EBC Female: 21 to 40 years
SC/ST (Male & Female): 21 to 42 years
PwBD: Additional 10 years relaxation on upper limit
Application Fee
General/EWS/OBC candidates: ₹600/-. SC/ST/PwBD/Women (Bihar domicile): ₹150/-. Fee to be paid online through the BPSC portal.
Selection Process
Selection is done through a three-stage competitive examination:
Preliminary Exam (Objective): Paper-I – General Studies (100 marks, 150 MCQs); Paper-II – Law (150 marks, 150 MCQs). Total: 300 marks. Duration: 2 hours each.
Main Exam (Descriptive): 8 descriptive papers totalling 1000 marks covering Law, GK, Hindi, and related subjects.
Viva-Voce (Interview): 100 marks. Final merit is prepared on the combined marks of Mains + Interview.
How to Apply
Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Click on the "Apply Online" link for APO Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 13/2026).
Register and fill in the application form with accurate personal and educational details.
Upload required documents – photo, signature, LLB marksheet, category certificate (if applicable).
Pay the application fee through the available online payment methods.
Submit and download the confirmation page for future reference.
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