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BPSC Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 13/2026)

Bihar Public Service Commission

Domain: Law & Judiciary
Employment Type: Full time
Stage: Examination - Special Notices

Posted: 2 months ago

Posts: 300

Location: STATE (Bihar)

Closed: 20 Mar 2026

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Job Details

Bihar Public Service Commission invites online applications for appointment of Prosecution Officers in the Bihar Prosecution Service under the Home Department (Prosecution Directorate). Selection comprises a Preliminary examination (objective), a Main written examination with eight papers covering General Studies, Hindi, English and core law subjects (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, CPC and other specified Acts), followed by an interview of 100 marks. Appointments will be in Pay Matrix Level–9, with reservation benefits as per Bihar Government rules.

Level:
state
State:
Bihar
Exam Centers:
  • Prelims exam districts: Patna, Bhojpur, Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and Nalanda.

Job Summary

Recruitment to 300 Prosecution Officer posts (Abhiyojan Padadhikari) through BPSC for Bihar’s Home Department. Apply online within the stated dates; LL.B. is mandatory; category-wise age limits apply; selection includes Prelims, Mains and Interview. Pay is at Level–9.

Important Dates

  1. Notification date

  2. Applications open · Online application start date

  3. Last date to apply · Online application closing date

  4. Notice publication date (Exam schedule)

  5. Admit card · e–Admit Card download start date

  6. Exam centre details available on Dashboard from

  7. Examination · Preliminary Examination — General Studies (Exam date)

  8. Examination · Law paper (Exam date)

  9. Examination · Prelims first shift (General Studies) timing

  10. Examination · Prelims second shift (Law) timing

  11. Provisional Answer Key — Law (Series-M) publication date

  12. Provisional answer keys (GS & Law) displayed from

  13. Correction window · Objection submission start date (Answer Key)

  14. Correction window · Objection submission closing date (Answer Key)

Dates not announced

  • Window to submit exam grievance
  • Investigation timeline for grievances

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. Examination/Application fee:
Rs. 100 for each candidate.
2. Biometric fee (if Aadhaar not provided):
Rs. 200 additional; bank/portal charges extra as applicable.

Payment Methods

1. Mode of payment:
Online payment through the portal’s bank gateway; additional bank charges apply.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualifications

CriteriaDetails
LL.B. (Law Graduate) degree from a recognised university.Required

2. Experience Requirements

CriteriaDetails
Experience RangeN/A - N/A years

3. Age Limit

CriteriaDetails
Age Range21 - N/A years
Maximum age (UR male)37 years
Maximum age (UR female/BC/EBC)40 years
Maximum age (SC/ST)42 years

4. Citizenship

CriteriaDetails
CitizenshipIndian citizen.

5. Other Eligibility

CriteriaDetails
Domicile for reservationReservation benefits are available only to domiciles of Bihar; candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved for reservation purposes.

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Post Details

Total Posts: 300

1. Prosecution Officer (Abhiyojan Padadhikari)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Educational qualification: LL.B. degree from a recognised university.

Age Limitations:

  • Age as on 01.08.2026: Minimum 21 years; maximum 37 (UR male), 40 (UR female/BC/EBC), 42 (SC/ST).

Category Wise Vacancy:

CategoryReserved SeatsOther Eligibility
Unreserved (UR)129
  • Women (35% horizontal): 41
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)29
  • Women (35% horizontal): 10
Scheduled Caste (SC)42
  • Women (35% horizontal): 15
Scheduled Tribe (ST)7
  • Women (35% horizontal): 2
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)64
  • Women (35% horizontal): 22
Backward Class (BC)25
  • Women (35% horizontal): 9
Backward Class (Women) [BC-Women]4
  • Women (35% horizontal): 0

Salary Details

> Grade Pay: ₹Pay Matrix Level–9

How to Apply

1. One Time Registration (OTR):
Register on https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in, then create/complete profile (personal, address, qualification, experience) and link Digilocker as instructed.
2. Profile creation & lock:
Upload photo/signature, verify details and lock the profile before applying to the advertisement.
3. Application submission:
Select the advertisement, fill the online form, submit and pay the fee online; keep printouts of the application and fee receipt.
4. Documents for reservation:
Claimants of reservation must upload/produce the prescribed caste/EWS/disability and domicile certificates in the formats mentioned in the notice.

Exam Pattern

1. Preliminary examination:
Objective type with two papers — General Studies (100 marks) and Law (150 marks). Marks are for screening; they will not be counted for the final merit list.
2. Main examination:
Eight papers — General Studies (100), Hindi (100), English (100), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (150), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 (150), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (150), Civil Procedure Code 1908/related law (150), and a paper on other specified Acts (150).
3. Interview:
100 marks.
4. Qualifying marks (Govt. resolutions cited):
Minimum qualifying percentage for written exams: 40% (UR), 36.5% (BC), 34% (EBC), 32% (SC/ST/Women/PwBD).
5. OMR options and negative marking (Prelims):
Each question provides five options (A, B, C, D and E). Option ‘E’ stands for Not Attempted and must be selected to skip a question; if no option is selected for a question, 1/3 marks will be deducted as negative marking.
6. Law paper format (question booklet):
100 MCQs; Maximum 150 marks; duration 2 hours; all questions carry equal marks.

Syllabus Details

1. Prelims syllabus:
General Studies (current events, Indian history & culture, Indian polity & economy, geography etc.) and Law.
2. Mains – language & GS papers:
General Studies; Hindi language; English language.
3. Mains – core law:
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; Civil Procedure Code, 1908.
4. Mains – ‘Other Acts’ (illustrative list):
Arms Act, 1959; Explosives Act, 1908; NDPS Act, 1985; Information Technology Act, 2000 (Chapter–11); Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 (with Bihar Acts of 2018 and 2020), Bihar Prohibition and Excise Rules, 2021 & 2022; Bihar Police Act, 2007; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988; Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; Juvenile Justice Act, 2012.

Selection Process

1. Stages:
Preliminary examination → Main written examination → Interview (100 marks). Successful candidates in Prelims will be invited online for the Main examination.

Admit Card Details

1. Purpose of the form:
To be used when the Preliminary Examination e–admit card shows an unclear/invalid/disputed photo or signature image.
2. Attested photograph:
Paste a recent photograph attested by a Gazetted Officer in the box provided on the form.
3. Candidate signatures:
Provide signatures in both Hindi and English in the spaces given.
4. Undertaking & consequences:
The candidate affirms that all application details, photo and signature are true; false/mismatched particulars may lead to cancellation and legal/penal action, and the candidate agrees to abide by BPSC rules/decisions.
5. Two attested colour photos:
Carry two Gazetted Officer–attested colour photographs; paste one on the e–admit card at the designated space and show the other to the centre officials as instructed.
6. Photo ID required:
Carry an original photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving Licence etc.) for verification at the examination centre.
7. Verification before entry:
Centre Superintendent/officials will verify the documents and photo/signature before permitting entry to the examination.
8. Admit card dispatch:
Admit cards will not be sent by post.
9. Extra copy of e–Admit Card:
Carry an additional copy of the E–Admit Card to the examination as instructed for Prelims.
10. Download start (this notice):
e–Admit Card download begins on 09.07.2026 from the BPSC online portal.
11. How to download:
Login at https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login with Username and Password; open My Account and use View/Download to get the Admit Card and print it.
12. Barcode & Roll No.:
Ensure the e–Admit Card bears the Roll Number with a Bar Code printed on it.
13. Centre details on Dashboard:
Exam centre code/name will be visible on the Dashboard from 12.07.2026.
14. Reporting & entry window:
Reach the centre 2 hours before the exam; entry will be allowed only up to 1 hour before the start.
15. Subject display correction:
Some candidates’ admit cards were showing only one subject; this has been corrected by the Commission.
16. Re–download instruction (subjects):
Affected candidates must re–download the e–Admit Card so that both subjects are mentioned.

Reservation Details

1. Women reservation:
35% horizontal reservation for women within each category; women seats total 99 out of 300.
2. PwBD reservation:
4% horizontal reservation. PwBD seats distributed as: VI 3, DD 3, OH 3, MD 3 (total 12).
3. Dependents of Freedom Fighters:
2% horizontal reservation; total seats 06 (includes grandchildren — pota/poti/nati/natin).
4. EWS:
EWS reservation applicable as per Bihar Govt. rules; category code EWS = 07 (10% vertical reservation, certificate required).
5. Category codes (for online form):
UR=01, SC=02, ST=03, EBC=04, BC=05, BC (Women)=06, EWS=07.
6. Domicile condition for reservation:
Only Bihar domiciles are eligible for reservation benefits; women from other states will be treated in UR for reservation.

Document Requirements

1. Educational proofs:
LL.B. degree certificate/mark-sheets.
2. Identity & photo:
Recent photograph and signature; Aadhaar or other ID as required on the portal.
3. Caste/reservation certificates:
SC/ST/EBC/BC/BC–Women caste certificate; EWS Income & Asset certificate; Bihar domicile/residence certificate for reservation claims.
4. PwBD:
Disability certificate in prescribed Form/format; scribe-related certificates if applicable.
5. Freedom fighter quota:
Certificates prescribed for dependents (including grandchildren) of freedom fighters as per cited circulars.
6. Service/Employment:
No Objection Certificate for government employees, if applicable.
7. Declaration form (Ghoshna Patra):
Form with a Gazetted Officer–attested photograph and candidate signatures in Hindi and English, to be used where the e–admit card photo/signature is unclear/invalid.
8. Attested photographs:
Two recent colour photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer to be carried to the centre (one to be pasted on the e–admit card).

Important Instructions

1. Check booklet & answer sheet:
Immediately after the exam begins, check the Question Booklet and attached Answer Sheet; ensure the booklet has 48 printed pages including pages 46–47 for rough work; replace if defective.
2. Write roll number correctly:
Write and encode your Roll Number and other particulars as directed; the Answer Sheet will not be evaluated if these are not filled.
3. One response only:
Mark only one correct option for each question; if more than one is marked, the response will be treated as wrong.
4. Skipping a question:
To skip, mark option ‘E’ (Not Attempted); if no option is marked, 1/3 mark will be deducted for that question.
5. Pen and alterations:
Use Black/Blue ink ballpoint pen only; erasure or change is not allowed.
6. Language:
Questions are in English and Hindi; in case of discrepancy, the English version is standard.
7. Material handling:
Do not remove or tear any sheet; do not take the Question Booklet/Answer Sheet out during the exam; after the exam, hand over the Answer Sheet to the Invigilator and then you may take the Question Booklet.
8. Packing of answer sheets:
Before leaving, answer sheets will be kept in Self Adhesive LDPE Bags and sealed in candidates’ presence.
9. OMR download status (this notice):
OMR Sheet download is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues; further information will be issued later.

Interview Details

1. Interview marks:
100 marks are prescribed for the interview.

Other Information

1. Question Booklet code:
57/SV/PT-2026-02 (Law).

Contact Details

Email: examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in

Address: Bihar Public Service Commission, 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna – 800001.

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