BPSC Recruitment 2021: The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the final result along with the answer key for the assistant engineer (civil competitive) exam (Advt. No. 02/2017). The direct link to check the result is given below. Also, BPSC has released the examination program for the Assistant Engineer post for civil and medical (Advt. Nos. 01~04/2019) and interview program for the 65th Combined Competitive Examination on its official website. In the past month, BPSC has released so many notifications regarding new vacancies and exam schedules. All the latest updates are mentioned in this article.
Recently, the Bihar Public Service Commission released the Assistant Engineer (AE) Civil Interview schedule on its official website. As per the interview notification, the BPSC AE Interview for shortlisted candidates will commence on July 25, 2021, and end on July 27, 2021. The direct link to access the BSPC AE Civil Interview notification is given below. Candidates can check the BPSC Notification given below. Meanwhile, the conducting body offered a total of 553 vacancies for an APO post in Bihar state. Among them, 188 vacancies are reserved for women only. BPSC APO Main exam date has been announced by the commission. As per the latest update, the said examination will be conducted from August 24 to August 26, 2021 in two-shift and on August 27, 2021 exam will be conducted in one shift only. BPSC APO Preliminary exam was conducted on February 7. In this article, we have all the information on BPSC Recruitment 2021 including eligibility criteria, the application process, admit card, important dates, results, and more. To know more regarding the BPSC Recruitment 2021, candidates must scroll down to read the full article with detailed information on every aspect.
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BPSC Recruitment 2021: Overview
Before we get into the details of BPSC Recruitment 2021, let’s have quick overview of the exam:
| Name of the Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Name of Post | Assistant Prosecution Officer |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Number of BPSC Vacancy | Total 553 including 188 vacancies reserved for women |
| Job Location | Patna |
| Official Website | onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC Recruitment 2021: Important Dates
The important dates for BPSC Recruitment 2021 are given below:
| Event | Date |
| BPSC APO Mains Exam Application Commencement | May 12, 2021 |
| Last Date to Register for BPSC APO Mains Exam | June 4, 2021 |
| Release of BPSC APO Mains Exam Admit Card | To be announced |
| BPSC APO Mains Exam | August 24 to August 26 (Two Shift) August 27, 2021 (One shift) |
| BPSC APO Mains Exam Result | To be announced |
66th BPSC CCE Prelims
| Event | Date |
| BPSC State Services Prelims Exam Application Commencement | September 28, 2020 |
| Last Date to Register for BPSC State Services Prelims Exam | October 28, 2020 |
| Release of BPSC State Services Prelims Exam Admit Card | December 16, 2020 |
| BPSC State Services Prelims Exam | December 27, 2020 |
| BPSC State Services Prelims Exam Result | March 24, 2021 |
66th BPSC CCE Mains
| Event | Date |
| BPSC State Services Main Exam Application Commencement | April 6, 2021 |
| Last Date to Register for BPSC State Services Mains Exam | May 17, 2021 |
| Release of BPSC State Services Mains Exam Admit Card | To be announced |
| BPSC State Services Mains Exam | July 29, 2021 (One shift) July 30 to July 31 2021(Two Shift) |
| BPSC State Services Mains Exam Result | To be announced |
BPSC Eligibility Criteria For Various Posts
Candidates must carefully check the BPSC eligibility criteria for various posts before applying for the exam. The post-wise eligibility criteria are given below:
| MDO | Educational Qualification: Master Degree M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology / Applied Geology / Mining Engineering in Any Recognized University in India. Age Limit: i) Male: 21 – 37 years ii) Female: 21 – 40 years |
| Civil Judge | Educational Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) Age Limit: 22-35 as on 01/08/2019 |
| Assistant Engineer | Educational Qualification: BE / B.Tech Degree in Civil Engineering in Any Recognized University in India Age Limit: i) Male: 21 – 37 years ii) Female: 21 – 40 years |
| APO | Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Any Recognized University in India Age Limit: i) Male: 21 – 37 years ii) Female: 21 – 40 years |
How To Apply For BPSC Recruitment 2021?
The application form can only be filled online from the official website of BPSC. Follow the steps as under to apply for BPSC recruitment 2021:
Quick Note: The application process for all the above posts is the same. Here we have provided the registration process for APO, candidates can follow the same steps to apply for other posts as well.
- – 1st Step: Visit the BPSC official website: onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in/main/home.
- – 2nd Step: On the home page click on ‘Online Registration’.
- – 3rd Step: Click on ‘Apply Online’.
- – 4th Step: You will be redirected to the Registration Form page. Enter all the required details such as:
- a. Candidate’s Name
- b. Father’s Name,
- c. Mother’s Name,
- d. Date of Birth,
- e. Marital Status,
- f. Aadhar Number,
- g. Category, address, etc.
- – 5th Step: Enter your Email ID and Mobile Number where the respective confirmation code/OTP will be sent.
- – 6th Step: Click on the “Submit Registration” button.
- – 7th Step: A page will appear where your Application Number, Username, and Password will be mentioned. Using the same Username and Password, login on the official website.
- – 8th Step: Click on “Online Payment”.
- – 9th Step: Enter the requested details and complete the payment.
- – 10th Step: Take the printout of the receipt and form and keep it with you for future references.
BPSC Recruitment 2021: Application Fee
Candidates can use Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking for the BPSC Recruitment 2021 fee payment. The fee is non – refundable. The category-wise BPSC application fee is provided in the table below:
Application Fee For Mineral Development Officer
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
| Female – Bihar Domicile | ₹ 200 |
Application Fee For Civil Judge
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 600 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 150 |
| Female – All Category | ₹ 150 |
Application Fee For Assistant Engineer
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
Application Fee For APO
| Category | Application Fee |
| Gen/OBC/EWS/EBC | ₹ 750 |
| SC/ ST | ₹ 200 |
| Female – Bihar Domicile | ₹ 200 |
BPSC Recruitment 2021 – Admit Card
Bihar Public Service Commission will release BPSC admit card few days before the BPSC APO Mains exam day. The admit card for BPSC preliminary, and mains examination is released separately. Candidates can visit the online BPSC portal to download the hall ticket for BPSC APO Mains exam. Username and Password act as the login credentials for downloading the BPSC admit card.
Candidates need to carry a hard copy of the BPSC admit card on the examination day. Candidates need to accompany the admit card with a photograph and a valid ID proof on the examination day. Failing to carry the documents on the exam day will lead to denial in the entry to the exam hall.
BPSC Recruitment 2021 – Selection Process
Candidates need to go through a set of selection rounds for the recruitment to the BPSC APO post. Selection of all the candidates will be subject to qualifying all the rounds as per the BPSC selection process. Space below mentions the BPSC selection rounds.
1st Round – Preliminary Examination
2nd Round – Mains Examination
3rd Round – Personality Test/ Interview
BPSC Recruitment Exam Pattern
The exam pattern varies as per the post applied for. The general BPSC exams are conducted in two stages – Prelims followed by Mains. Candidates who will qualify in both the stages will have to appear for the Interview. The selection of candidates will be done based on the marks secured in the Mains exam. However, candidates must qualify for each stage of examination in order to get considered for the final merit list.
BPSC APO Exam Pattern For Prelims
| Sections | Total Marks |
| General Studies | 100 |
| Law | 150 |
BPSC APO Exam Pattern For Mains
| Sections | Total Marks |
| General Studies | 100 |
| Hindi Language | 100 |
| English Language | 100 |
| Indian Penal Code 1860 | 150 |
| Indian Evidence Act, 1872 | 150 |
| Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | 150 |
| Other Laws | 150 |
Quick Note: General Studies, Hindi, and English are common for all the posts. Other subjects for the mains exam are as per the post applied for.
BPSC Recruitment 2021 – Papers
For the mains examination, candidates need to appear for one optional subject. This subject paper is to be chosen by the candidate while completing the application process. The Bihar Public Service Commission provides an option of 34 subjects, as mentioned below.
- Agriculture
- Statistics
- Hindi Language and Literature
- Persian Language and Literature
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Pali Language and Literature
- Maithili Language and Literature
- Chemistry
- Sociology
- Physics
- English Language and Literature
- Urdu Language and Literature
- Botany
- Bangla Language and Literature
- Sanskrit Language and Literature
- Zoology
- Philosophy
- Political Science and International Relations
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Labour and Social Welfare
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Geography
- Geology
- History
- Law
- Civil Engineering
- Economics
- Commerce and Accountancy
- Electrical Engineering
- Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
- Anthropology
BPSC Recruitment 2021 – Syllabus
Apart from the exam pattern, BPSC syllabus will enhance the overall preparation strategy by saving time and studying only the topics on which the questions will be based. Candidates can check the space below for the prelims and mains syllabus as per the BPSC notification.
BPSC APO Prelims Syllabus
For General Studies: General Science on everyday life, General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Geography, Indian History and Culture, and Indian Political System.
For Law: Fundamental knowledge of the Indian Constitution, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Crime Procedure, 1973, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
BPSC APO Mains Syllabus
For Hindi: Hindi Essay, Grammar, Syntax and Summarisation.
For English: Essay Writing, Letter Writing and Summary/Precise Writing.
For General Studies
- Current events of international importance
- National and General Science
- Geography of India & Bihar
- General Knowledge including Current Affairs
- History of India and salient features of the history of Bihar
- Indian Culture
- Major geographical divisions of Bihar and important rivers
- India’s state system and economic system
- Indian Political System
- India’s national movement and Bihar’s contribution to it
- Major changes in Bihar’s economy after independence
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Evidence Act, 1872, Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Other Laws
- The Arms Act, 1959
- Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
- The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
- Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
- Explosive Substances Act, 1908
- The Poxo Act, 2012
BPSC Recruitment 2021: Interview
Candidates qualifying the preliminary and mains examination are eligible to appear for the interview round. The score of candidates in the interview and the main examination will be considered for the final merit preparation. Interview round will fetch a total of 120 marks. BPSC will release the cutoff to select the candidates based on the final merit list.
BPSC Recruitment 2021: Result
The Bihar Public Service Commission will release the BPSC result for prelims and mains exam separately. Candidates can visit the official website (bpsc.bih.nic.in) to check the BPSC result. The preliminary exam will be qualifying in nature, whereas a score of candidates in seven papers of BPSC APO mains will be counted while merit list preparation. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of scores fetched from 900 marks.
Frequently Asked Questions on BPSC Recruitment 2021
Here are some FAQs related to BPSC Recruitment 2021 that candidates generally search for:
| Question 1: What is BPSC Full Form? Ans: The Bihar Public Service Commission is the governing body that conducts all the Bihar state exams. |
| Question 2: What are the Jobs in BPSC? Ans: BPSC recruits candidates for various positions such as Officer, Managers, Judge, Engineer, Assistant, Stenographer, Clerk, etc. The notification is released yearly as per posts and departments. |
| Question 3: What is the Salary of Assistant Engineer in BPSC? Ans: Assistant Engineer at BPSC is a Group B post and the gross per month salary is between Rs. 64,258 – 70,468 |
| Question 4: What is the Eligibility Criteria for BPSC? Ans: The Eligibility Criteria for BPSC varies as per post applied for. To check the detailed eligibility details you can read this article. |
| Question 5: How can I join BPSC? Ans: To join BPSC check the eligibility criteria for the post you wish to apply for. If you fulfill all the eligibility details register yourself and fill the exam form and pay the fees. After this, you need to clear the exams as well as interview and document verification. |
Now you know everything about BPSC Recruitment 2021. Start your preparation as the exam dates will be released soon. In case any new vacancies arrive we will be posting them here so bookmark this page for further updates. Meanwhile, you can check the latest government jobs from the link below:
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