BPSC Bihar Prelims on 15th July: Admit Card, Time, Other Details

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) preliminary examination for Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) is scheduled for 15 July 2026, Wednesday (Shift 1: 10 – 12 am, Shift 2: 2:30 – 4:30 pm). BPSC had previously released the APO Preliminary Examination 2026 admit cards on 9 July 2026 on the official website. This recruitment drive by the Bihar Public Service Commission aims to fill 300 Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) posts, as per Advertisement No. 13/2026. The online application process for these positions commenced on 27 February 2026 and concluded on 20 March 2026, with the same deadline for fee payment.

BPSC Bihar APO 2026: Key Details

Particulars	Details
Conducting Authority	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Advertisement No.	13/2026
Total Vacancies	300 Posts
Admit Card Release Date	9 July 2026
Preliminary Exam Date	15 July 2026 (Wednesday)
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Official Website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Application Fee (General/OBC/EBC/EWS)	₹100
Application Fee (SC/ST Bihar, Female Bihar Resident, PwBD)	₹25
Biometric Fee (without Aadhaar)	₹200 Extra
Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
Pay Scale	Level-9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) + Grade Pay ₹4,800

BPSC Bihar APO 2026: Eligibility Criteria and Application Details

To be eligible, candidates must have attained a minimum age of 21 years as of 01 August 2026. The maximum age limits vary by category: 37 years for UR (Male), 40 years for BC/EBC (Male & Female) and UR Female, and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female).

A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognized university was the essential educational qualification required for these posts. The application fee was ₹100 for General/OBC/EBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST (Bihar), Female (Bihar Resident), and PwBD candidates paid ₹25. An additional Biometric Fee of ₹200 was applicable if Aadhaar authentication was not provided during the online application process.

How to download BPSC Bihar APO Admit Card 2026?

The Bihar Public Service Commission activated the download link for the BPSC Bihar APO Admit Card 2026 on its official website on 9 July 2026. Candidates are advised to download their hall tickets well in advance of the examination date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Go to the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in or bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
Look for the notification or link titled ‘BPSC Bihar APO Admit Card 2026’ or similar on the homepage.
Click on the designated admit card download link.
Enter your required login credentials, which include your Registration Number/Login ID/Username and Password or Date of Birth.
After successful login, your BPSC Bihar APO Admit Card 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
Download and print a clear copy of the admit card for entry into the examination centre and for future reference.

BPSC Bihar APO Prelim Exam Pattern

BPSC Bihar APO Preliminary Exam 2026 will be conducted offline, using an OMR-based format, on 15 July 2026. The examination will be held in two shifts: a morning session from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and an afternoon session from 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM across various centres.

Here is the exam pattern:

Particulars	Details
Exam Stage	Preliminary Examination (Screening Test)
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Type of Questions	Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
Number of Papers	2 Papers
Paper I	General Studies
Paper II	Law
Total Marks	250 Marks
Total Duration	4 Hours (2 Hours for each paper)
General Studies Paper	100 Marks
Law Paper	150 Marks
Language of Question Paper	Hindi and English
Nature of Exam	Qualifying in nature; marks are not counted in the final merit list
Negative Marking	1/3 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer

BPSC Bihar APO 2026: Selection Process and Pay Scale

The selection process for the Assistant Prosecution Officer posts is comprehensive, involving multiple stages designed to assess candidates thoroughly. It begins with the Preliminary Examination, which is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the next stages.

Successful candidates from the preliminary stage will proceed to the Main Examination, followed by a final Interview round. Appointed Assistant Prosecution Officers will be placed in Pay Level-9, with a salary scale ranging from ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800, along with a Grade Pay of ₹4,800.

BPSC Bihar APO 2026: Exam Day Guidelines

The BPSC Bihar APO Preliminary Examination 2026 will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode on 15 July 2026.
The exam will be held in two shifts: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:30 PM to 04:30 PM.
Candidates will appear for the exam at designated centres located across Bihar.
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the BPSC Bihar APO Admit Card 2026 for entry into the examination centre.
Candidates must also carry an original government-issued photo ID proof, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving Licence.
Mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
BPSC has warned candidates against fraudulent claims by individuals or organisations promising guaranteed selection or appointment.

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