Bihar Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary, and Step-by-Step Application Process for 300 Prosecution Officer (APO) Posts.

Bihar Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Salary, and Step-by-Step Application Process for 300 Prosecution Officer (APO) Posts.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released a short notification for the 2026 recruitment of 300 Prosecution Officers (Assistant Prosecution Officers). This is a golden opportunity for law graduates to secure a government job in the Home Department, which includes prelims, mains, and an interview.

Recruitment Introduction

Under BPSC notification number 13/2026, recruitment is underway for 300 APO posts in the Home Department (Directorate of Prosecution). This is a competitive examination-based process, with horizontal reservations for women and reserved categories.

Vacancies Category-wise

Category            Total Positions 

Women              (35% Horizontal)

Unreserved (UR)    129 41

EWS                    29 10

SC                       42 15

ST                      07 02

EBC                  64 22

BC                    25 09

BC Women      04 00

Eligibility Criteria

A law degree (LLB) from a recognised university is required. Age limit as of 01.08.2026: General 21-37 years (men), 40 years (women); relaxation for reserved categories.

Selection Process, Exam Mode, and Syllabus

Selection: Prelims (Screening), Mains (Descriptive), Interview.

Prelims: Objective MCQs – General Studies (100 marks), Law (150 marks), Total 250 marks.

Mains: Descriptive Paper (detailed syllabus in the notification). Negative marking is possible (1/3 mark deduction).

Important Dates

Application Starts: February 27, 2026

Last Date: March 20, 2026

Age Calculation Date: August 1, 2026

Prelims/Mains: To be announced.

Salary Structure

Pay Level-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800). In-hand salary approximately ₹60,000+ (including allowances like DA, HRA, etc.).

Important Links and Websites

Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in [bpsc.bihar.gov]

Online Application: “Advertisement No. 13/2026” on the BPSC portal.

Notification PDF: Available on the main site.

Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out the Form

Go to the BPSC website (bpsc.bihar.gov.in).

Select APO 2026 in the “Online Application” section.

Register (name, mobile number, email address).

Log in and fill in your personal/educational details.

Upload your photo, signature, and documents.

Pay the fee (see fee notification).

Submit and print the form.

Important Guidelines

Apply online only, no offline mode.

Have your documents (LLB marksheet, caste certificate) ready.

Beware of fake notifications; use only the official site.

Check for updates regularly; be aware of negative marking.