The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the BPSC APO 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 13/2026) for 300 Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) posts under the Prosecution Directorate, Home Department, Bihar. Eligible law graduates can apply online only through the official BPSC portals within the prescribed dates.
BPSC APO 2026 Overview
- Commission: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Post Name: Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
- Department: Prosecution Directorate, Home Department, Bihar
- Advertisement No.: 13/2026
- Total Vacancies: 300
- Job Location: Bihar
- Application Mode: Online only
- Notification & info website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Online application portal (OTR & form): https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Pay Scale: Pay Level‑9 under Bihar Pay Matrix (7th CPC equivalent)
Important Dates – BPSC APO 2026
- Start of Online Application: 27 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 March 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 March 2026
As per the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the BPSC APO Prelims 2026 is tentatively scheduled for 15 July 2026 (subject to detailed exam notice).
BPSC APO 2026 Vacancy Details
Total advertised posts: 300
| Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women (35% horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 129 | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 29 | 10 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 42 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7 | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 64 | 22 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 25 | 9 |
| Backward Class Women | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 300 | 99 |
Additional reservations:
- Descendants of freedom fighters (grandchildren): 6 posts
- PwD under RPwD Act, 2016: 12 posts – VI (3), DD (3), OH (3), MD (3)
Vacancies may increase or decrease depending on departmental requisition.
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BPSC APO 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must be a Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognized university.
- The degree must qualify the candidate for registration as an advocate to practice in a court of law.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
Maximum age limits:
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female) and UR (Female): 40 years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 years
Relaxations:
- Bihar Govt employees: up to 5 years (max 5 attempts)
- PwD candidates: up to 10 years
- Ex‑servicemen: 3 years + service period, upper age not exceeding 57 years
BPSC APO 2026 Application Fee
Payment mode: Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Concessional fees apply only to eligible Bihar residents with valid certificates.
BPSC APO 2026 Selection Process
The selection process comprises three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective, qualifying)
- Main Examination (Descriptive, 1000 marks for merit)
- Interview (100 marks)
The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of Mains + Interview marks only.
Stage I – BPSC APO Preliminary Exam 2026
- Type: Objective (MCQ), bilingual – Hindi & English
- Papers:
- General Studies – 100 marks
- Law – 150 marks
- Duration: 2 hours per paper
- Questions: 100 questions per paper
Prelims is only a screening test, and marks are not counted in final merit.
Minimum qualifying marks:
- General: 40%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- SC / ST / Women / PwD: 32%
Up to 10 times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for Mains.
Prelims Syllabus includes:
- General Studies: General Knowledge, current affairs, science, Indian history and culture, polity, geography
- Law: Indian Penal Code 2023, Indian Evidence Act 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Civil Procedure Code 1908, basics of the Constitution
Stage II – BPSC APO Main Exam 2026
The Main Exam is descriptive and includes 8 papers.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Studies | 100 |
| 2 | Hindi Language (qualifying) | 100 |
| 3 | English Language (qualifying) | 100 |
| 4 | Indian Penal Code, 2023 | 150 |
| 5 | Indian Evidence Act, 2023 | 150 |
| 6 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 75 |
| Civil Procedure Code, 1908 | 75 | |
| 7 | Constitutional Law of India | 150 |
| 8 | Other Laws | 150 |
- Total marks considered for merit in Mains: 1000 marks (excluding Hindi & English).
- Hindi and English are qualifying only; minimum 30 marks in each are required.
Other Laws paper includes (indicative list): Arms Act 1959, Explosives Act 1908, NDPS Act 1985, IT Act 2000 (Chapter XI), Bihar Excise Act 2016 (with rules 2021 & 2022), Bihar Police Act 2007, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, SC/ST (PoA) Act 1989, POCSO Act 2012.
Stage III – BPSC APO Interview 2026
- Interview marks: 100
- Candidates up to 2.5 times the number of vacancies will be called based on Mains performance.
Final merit list = Mains (merit‑counting papers) + Interview.
Tie‑breaking rules:
- Higher marks in Mains
- Higher age
- Alphabetical order of names in Devanagari script
Reservation Rules
Reservation benefits apply only to residents of Bihar possessing valid caste, domicile, and non‑creamy layer (where applicable) certificates. Married women must submit certificates in their father’s name to claim reservation.
Reservations also exist for:
- Descendants of freedom fighters (grandchildren)
- Persons with Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
How to Apply Online for BPSC APO 2026
Applications are accepted online only; no offline forms are allowed.
Step‑by‑step process:
- Visit the BPSC online portal: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with valid email ID and mobile number
- Log in and select “Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) 2026 – Advt. No. 13/2026”
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully
- Upload a recent photograph, signature, and required documents in the prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online and confirm payment status
- Submit the form and download/print the final submitted application and fee receipt for future reference
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Official notification page: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/advertisement/ (see Advt. No. 13/2026 – Assistant Prosecution Officer).
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Short Preparation Guide for BPSC APO 2026
A focused and structured approach can significantly boost your chances of success in BPSC APO 2026.
- Master the syllabus and pattern
Go paper‑wise for both Prelims and Mains, with special focus on the new criminal codes of 2023 and the “Other Laws” paper. - Strengthen core law subjects
Prioritise IPC 2023, Evidence 2023, BNSS 2023, CPC, and Constitutional Law, as these carry high weightage in the Main Examination. - Integrate GS and current affairs daily
Read a standard newspaper, follow Supreme Court and High Court judgments, and maintain short notes on important legal and constitutional developments. - Solve previous year papers and mocks
Practise BPSC APO and other law‑officer papers, track your accuracy, and analyse mistakes after every test to improve speed and concept clarity. - Work on answer‑writing for Mains
Simulate full‑length 3‑hour tests, structure answers with headings, case laws, and balanced arguments, and aim for legible, concise writing. - Prepare for the interview early
Develop clarity on your academic background, internships, important laws, and major socio‑legal issues in Bihar, along with basic communication skills.
FAQs – BPSC APO 2026 Recruitment
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in BPSC APO 2026?
A. The BPSC APO 2026 recruitment has 300 vacancies for Assistant Prosecution Officer posts.
Q2. What are the application dates for BPSC APO 2026?
A. The online application window is from 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026, and the fee can also be paid up to 20 March 2026.
Q3. What is the official website for BPSC APO 2026?
A. For notification and updates, visit https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in, and for registration and form submission use https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
Q4. What is the exam date for BPSC APO Prelims 2026?
A. As per the BPSC Exam Calendar 2026, the APO Prelims/MCQ exam is tentatively scheduled for 15 July 2026, subject to detailed notice.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for BPSC APO 2026?
A. Candidates must have a Law Graduate (LLB) degree from a recognized university and must be eligible for advocate registration to practise in court.
Q6. Is the BPSC APO Prelims exam qualifying or counted in the final merit?
A. Prelims is qualifying only; its marks are not added to the final merit list, which is based on Mains + Interview.
Q7. What is the age limit for BPSC APO 2026?
A. The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age ranges from 37 to 42 years depending on the candidate’s category, with additional relaxations for Govt employees, PwD, and ex‑servicemen.
Q8. What is the pay scale of BPSC APO?
A. The APO post falls under Pay Level‑9 in the Bihar Pay Matrix, aligned with the 7th CPC structure.
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