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BPSC Assistant Environmental Scientist Recruitment 2025 (Advt. 88-2025)

Bihar Public Service Commission

Domain: Environment & Forest
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Examination - Answer Key Release

Posted: 16 days ago

Location: STATE (Bihar)

Closed: 19 Sep 2025

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Job Details

Recruitment for Assistant Environmental Scientist under BPSC Advt. No. 88-2025. This notice publishes the Final Answer Key for Physics-Paper-II (Optional) of the exam held on 11-06-2026, providing Series A–D answers for Questions 1–100 and noting three deleted questions. Earlier, a Final Answer Key for Environmental Science-Paper-II was issued (two questions deleted with reasons), a Final Answer Key for Chemistry-Paper-II was issued (Question No. 6 deleted due to a printing mistake), a Provisional Answer Key for Physics-Paper-II was issued, and a Final Answer Key for General Studies-Paper-I and for Life Science-Paper-II were released.

Level:
state
State:
Bihar
Cities:
Patna
Exam Centers:
  • City: Patna
  • Number of exam centres: 08 (Patna district headquarters)

Job Summary

BPSC is conducting recruitment for Assistant Environmental Scientist under Advt. 88/2025. This notice announces the written exam on 11.06.2026 at Patna in two shifts and specifies the A–E option scheme with 1/3 negative marking for questions left without any option.

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply · Application last date (for claim validity)

  2. Important Notice (proposed exam date) publication date

  3. Exam schedule publication date

  4. Declaration form publication date

  5. Admit card · Admit card download start date

  6. Exam centre details available from

  7. Examination · Exam date (Environmental Science-Paper-II)

  8. Examination · Exam date (General Studies-Paper-I)

  9. Examination · Exam date (Life Science-Paper-II)

  10. Examination · Exam date (Physics-Paper-II)

  11. Examination · Proposed exam date (as per this notice)

  12. Provisional answer key publication date

  13. Provisional answer keys displayed from

  14. Correction window · Objection window (start)

  15. Correction window · Objection window (end)

  16. Final answer key publication date (Chemistry-Paper-II)

  17. Final answer key publication date (Environmental Science-Paper-II)

  18. Final answer key publication date (General Studies-Paper-I)

  19. Final answer key publication date (Life Science-Paper-II)

  20. Final answer key publication date (Physics-Paper-II)

  21. OMR Sheet download window (open)

  22. Final Answer Keys availability (GS Paper-I & Optional Paper-II)

  23. OMR Sheet download window (close)

  24. Last date to email discrepancy in OMR Sheet

  25. Experience documents upload window (open)

  26. Experience documents upload window (close)

Dates not announced

  • Grievance submission window

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Post Details

1. Assistant Environmental Scientist

How to Apply

1. Step 1:
Visit www.onlinebpsc.bih.gov.in.
2. Step 2:
Login using your User Id & Password.
3. Step 3:
On the Dashboard, open ‘Upload/Re upload Documents’ and click ‘View’.
4. Step 4:
Upload required certificates in PDF format (up to 200 kB) between 18.08.2026 and 20.08.2026.
5. OMR download — Step 1:
Go to https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and log in to your Dashboard.
6. OMR download — Step 2:
Download your OMR Sheet (answer sheet) between 27.07.2026 and 02.08.2026.
7. OMR download — Step 3:
If any discrepancy is noticed in the downloaded OMR Sheet, email your objection to examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in by 02.08.2026; objections by any other medium or after the deadline will not be considered.
8. Objection filing — Step 1:
Log in to the Dashboard with Username and Password between 08.07.2026 and 12.07.2026 to submit objections on the official answers.
9. Objection filing — Step 2:
Upload your objection with supporting proof/source.
10. Objection filing — Step 3:
Pay Rs 250 per question as the objection fee.
11. Objection filing — Step 4:
Objections after 12.07.2026 or by any other medium will not be considered.

Exam Pattern

1. Series:
Series-A, Series-B, Series-C and Series-D answer keys provided.
2. Questions covered:
Answer keys are listed for Question Nos. 1–100.
3. Paper:
Physics-Paper-II (Optional).
4. Note:
Some questions are marked "Deleted" in the key.
5. Exam shifts:
Two shifts on 11.06.2026 — Paper-I (General Studies) 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon; Paper-II (Optional Subject) 02:30 PM–04:30 PM.
6. Options per question:
Each question has five options: A, B, C, D and E.
7. Meaning of option ‘E’:
Option ‘E’ stands for ‘Not Attempted’; select ‘E’ if you do not wish to answer a question.
8. Negative marking rule:
If no option is marked for a question, 1/3 (one-third) negative mark will be applied for that question.
9. Paper:
Chemistry-Paper-II (Optional).
10. Answer key status:
Final Answer Key released for Chemistry-Paper-II (Optional).
11. Deleted question (Chemistry):
Question No. 6 is deleted due to a printing mistake (“B2Cl4 has been written as B2Cl4”).
12. Paper:
Environmental Science-Paper-II (Optional).
13. Answer key status:
Final Answer Key released for Environmental Science-Paper-II (Optional).
14. Deleted questions (Env. Science):
Two questions are deleted; reasons are printed in the key.
15. Deleted mapping (Env. Science) – 1:
Series-A Q31 (Series-B Q46; Series-C Q11; Series-D Q26) deleted due to multiple correct options in a rainforest distribution question.
16. Deleted mapping (Env. Science) – 2:
Series-A Q46 (Series-B Q11; Series-C Q26; Series-D Q41) deleted because Giant Panda is the WWF symbol but was not among the options.
17. Paper:
General Studies-Paper-I.
18. Answer key status:
Final Answer Key released for General Studies-Paper-I.
19. Deleted question (GS-I):
Series-A Q1 (Series-B Q31; Series-C Q61; Series-D Q81) marked "Deleted".
20. Paper:
Life Science-Paper-II (Optional).
21. Answer key status:
Final Answer Key released for Life Science-Paper-II (Optional).
22. Reason notes (Life Science):
Brief reasons/explanations are printed alongside certain answers.
23. Answer key status:
Final Answer Key released for Physics-Paper-II (Optional).
24. Deleted mapping (Physics) – 1:
Series-A Q87 (Series-B Q52; Series-C Q67; Series-D Q82) marked "Deleted".
25. Deleted mapping (Physics) – 2:
Series-A Q92 (Series-B Q57; Series-C Q72; Series-D Q87) marked "Deleted".
26. Deleted mapping (Physics) – 3:
Series-A Q99 (Series-B Q64; Series-C Q79; Series-D Q94) marked "Deleted".
27. Exam nature (as per this notice):
Written (objective) competitive examination.

Admit Card Details

1. When to carry:
Carry this form along with the e‑Admit Card if the photograph or signature on the e‑Admit Card is unclear, missing or mismatched.
2. Attestation requirement:
Affix a photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer and sign in Hindi and English in the specified boxes.
3. Admit card download start:
e‑Admit Card download starts from 04.06.2026.
4. Download steps:
Login at https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login → My Account → View/Download for the concerned advertisement.
5. Centre details on Dashboard:
Exam centre code/name will be available from 08.06.2026.
6. Check print:
Ensure that Roll No. and Bar Code are clearly printed on the e‑Admit Card while downloading.
7. Reporting and gate closing:
Reach the exam centre 2 hours before the exam; entry will close 1 hour before the start time.
8. Alternate sites:
Admit card can also be downloaded from https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in or https://www.bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
9. No postal dispatch:
Admit cards will not be sent by post.
10. Extra copy to carry:
Carry one additional print of the e‑Admit Card for each shift of the examination.
11. Declaration form source:
Declaration form is available on www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in and must be downloaded and carried to the centre.
12. Submit to:
Hand over the filled declaration form and attested photographs to the room invigilator on 11.06.2026.
13. Photographs to carry:
Carry two coloured photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer for affixing/submission as instructed at the centre.

Document Requirements

1. Declaration form:
Filled Ghoshna Patra with candidate's signatures in Hindi and English.
2. Photograph:
Recent photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer to be pasted on the form.
3. Reference details:
Write the application/registration number as asked in the form.
4. Affidavit for grievance:
Upload an affidavit (sworn statement) with any exam grievance; grievances without an affidavit will not be considered.
5. Supporting evidence for grievance:
Attach proof such as detailed description of the incident, time, names (if known) and any documentary evidence to support verification.
6. Experience certificate:
Experience certificate issued by the competent authority (as per advertisement conditions).
7. Appointment/engagement proof:
Appointment order/letter supporting the experience claim.
8. Pay/bank proof:
Pay/salary proof such as salary slip and bank account details, as applicable.
9. Upload format/size:
Upload documents in PDF format up to 200 kB within 18.08.2026–20.08.2026.
10. Two photographs:
Carry two coloured photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer for use on the e‑Admit Card/declaration form as instructed.
11. Photo ID:
An original photo identity proof such as Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence, etc., must be carried to the exam centre.
12. Submission at centre:
Submit the filled declaration form and photographs to the invigilator on 11.06.2026 for verification.
13. Objection evidence:
While filing objections on the official answers, upload supporting proof/source along with the objection (08.07.2026 to 12.07.2026).

Important Instructions

1. Exam arrangement:
The Assistant Environmental Scientist examination under Advt. 88/2025 will be conducted on 11.06.2026 at 08 centres in Patna in two shifts.
2. Reporting and entry:
Reach the centre 2 hours before; entry to the hall will be permitted only up to 09:00 AM (first shift) and 01:30 PM (second shift).
3. Admit card copies:
Carry an extra e‑Admit Card printout for each shift.
4. Question options and negative marking:
Each question provides five options (A, B, C, D, E); choose ‘E’ for Not Attempted, otherwise an unmarked question will incur 1/3 negative marking.
5. Prohibited items:
Electronic items such as calculators, mobiles, Bluetooth devices, smart watches etc. are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall; possession will be treated as unfair means.
6. Stationery restrictions:
Marker, white fluid, blade and eraser are not allowed inside the examination hall.
7. Unfair means Act:
Misconduct or use of unfair means will invite action under the Bihar Examinations (Unfair Means Prevention) Act, 2024.
8. Official information only:
Do not believe rumours; refer to the Commission’s official website for information.
9. Upload mandate:
Experience-claiming candidates must upload/re‑upload required documents in 200 kB PDF between 18.08.2026 and 20.08.2026 through the Dashboard option ‘Upload/Re upload Documents’.
10. Claim validity cut-off:
Any claim beyond the application last date (19.09.2025) will not be accepted.
11. Declaration form availability:
The detailed declaration form is available on www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
12. OMR download window and mode:
Download OMR Sheet from 27.07.2026 to 02.08.2026 via Candidate Dashboard; OMR will not be provided after 02.08.2026.
13. OMR objections:
Send discrepancy in downloaded OMR Sheet by email only to examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in by 02.08.2026; objections via any other medium or after the deadline will not be considered.
14. Tentative exam date:
11.06.2026 is a proposed date and may change due to administrative/unavoidable reasons (per Important Notice dated 2026-04-15).
15. Answer keys on website:
Official answer keys are available from 08.07.2026 on the Commission’s website for GS (Paper-I) and optional subjects.
16. Objection timeline:
File objections online via Dashboard from 08.07.2026 to 12.07.2026 only; late or offline objections will not be accepted.
17. Objection fee:
Rs 250 per question is payable for each objection.
18. Appeared candidates only:
Only candidates who appeared in the examination may submit objections.

Disqualification Criteria

1. False/incorrect declaration:
If the declaration, photograph or signature is found false/incorrect or belongs to another person, candidature will be cancelled and legal/disciplinary action may follow.

Other Information

1. Document type:
Pariksha Karyakram (Examination Programme)
2. Issuing office:
Controller of Examinations, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna
3. Pertains to:
Assistant Environmental Scientist, Advt. 88/2025
4. Document type:
Final Answer Key (Chemistry-Paper-II)
5. Document type:
Final Answer Key (Environmental Science-Paper-II)
6. Document type:
Final Answer Key (General Studies-Paper-I)
7. Document type:
Final Answer Key (Life Science-Paper-II)
8. Document type:
Final Answer Key (Physics-Paper-II)
9. Document type:
Admit Card notice (e‑Admit Card download start)
10. Document type:
Special instructions for filing exam grievances
11. Issuing authority (this notice):
Exam Director, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna
12. Publication date (dept. listing):
2026-06-08
13. Document type:
Important Notice (experience documents upload window)
14. Publication date (dept. listing) for this notice:
2026-08-17
15. Document type:
Important Notice (Aavashyak Suchna) — declaration form for unclear/missing photo/signature
16. Publication date (dept. listing) for this Important Notice:
2026-06-02
17. Document type:
Important Notice — OMR Sheet download window and objection mode
18. Publication date (dept. listing) for this OMR Notice:
2026-07-25
19. OMR download login URL:
https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login
20. Document type:
Important Notice (exam date proposed)
21. Publication date (dept. listing) for this Important Notice:
2026-04-15
22. Issuing authority (this Important Notice):
Exam Director, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna
23. Document type:
Important Notice — Final Answer Keys to be displayed from 27.07.2026 (GS Paper-I & Optional Paper-II)
24. Publication date (dept. listing) for this Important Notice:
2026-07-25
25. Document type:
Important Notice — Official Answer Keys & Objections (08.07.2026 to 12.07.2026)

Contact Details

Address: Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna

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