Bihar Public Service Commission — Home Department
| Exam Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Available | 06 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Prosecution Officer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Securing a government position under Bihar Public Service Commission requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with LLB Degree (3 Year or 5 Year) recognized by the Bar Council of India qualifications should focus on the following:
To avoid fraud and secure your candidature for the Prosecution Officer position, always complete the following checks before submitting your application:
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The educational qualification required for this recruitment is: LLB Degree (3 Year or 5 Year) recognized by the Bar Council of India. Please always refer to the official notification PDF linked in the "Source/Official Links" section above for the most accurate and complete eligibility criteria, including age limits, experience requirements, and category-specific relaxations.
Kavita Nair is an education policy researcher with a Ph.D. in Education from JNU. She contributes well-researched articles on teaching vacancies, UPSC Civil Services, and central government recruitment drives.