Bihar Public Service Commission — Home Department
The Bihar Public Service Commission has issued an official recruitment notification for Prosecution Officer, announcing a total of 300 vacancies located in Bihar. The online application window opens on 27 February 2026 and closes on 20 March 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold LLB Degree (3 Year or 5 Year) recognized by the Bar Council of India and be within the prescribed age limit of 21 to 37 years for General Male; relaxations up to 42 years for reserved categories, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of As per Bihar Government Gazetted Officer pay scales. The selection procedure comprises Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam, and Interview. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 27 Feb 2026 |
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| Last Date to Apply |
20 Mar 2026
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| Exam Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | 06 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Prosecution Officer |
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| Total Vacancies | 300 |
| Qualification | LLB Degree (3 Year or 5 Year) recognized by the Bar Council of India |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years for General Male; relaxations up to 42 years for reserved categories |
| Salary | As per Bihar Government Gazetted Officer pay scales |
| Application Fee | Rs 100 for all categories |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam, Main Written Exam, and Interview |
Prescribed Age: 21–37 Years (As on 20 Mar 2026)
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification (Advt No. 13/2026) for the direct recruitment of 300 Prosecution Officers (APO) under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. This is a prestigious gazetted-level position responsible for representing the state government in criminal cases before subordinate courts.
| Category | Total Posts | Female Posts (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 129 | 41 |
| EWS | 29 | 10 |
| BC + BC Female | 29 | 9 |
| EBC | 64 | 22 |
| SC | 42 | 15 |
| ST | 7 | 2 |
| Total | 300 | 99 |
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India. The age limits (as of 01-08-2026) are as follows:
The selection process for the Prosecution Officer position consists of three stages:
Warning: Negative marking of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer is applicable in the preliminary stage. Candidates are advised to prioritize reading Bare Acts thoroughly for the law papers.
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