BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 for 300 Vacancies, Apply Online Till 20 March

The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially released the BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 notification. As per Advertisement No. 13/2026, a total of 300 vacancies have been announced for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) in the Prosecution Department, Government of Bihar.

Candidates who possess a law degree and are preparing for judicial or prosecution-related services can now apply online through the official BPSC portal. Candidates can apply for the recruitment between 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026. The detailed notification includes information on vacancies, eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus, reservation policy, and application dates.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Out

The BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 has been released by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) on 25 February 2026 under Advertisement No. 13/2026. Candidates who have completed their Law graduation (LLB) from a recognised university are eligible to apply.

BPSC APO Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Details

Out of the total 300 APO posts, category-wise distribution has been clearly mentioned in the table below:

Note: As per Bihar Government norms, 35% horizontal reservation for women candidates is applicable in the BPSC APO Recruitment 2026.

BPSC APO Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

Educational Qualification

• A Law Graduate (LLB) degree from a recognised university (03 or 05 Year Integrated course)
• The candidate must be eligible to practise as an advocate

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

Age relaxation is applicable as per the Bihar government norms.

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age:
  • UR (Male): 37 years
  • BC/EBC (Male & Female) and UR (Female): 40 years
  • SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 13/2026 for a total of 300 posts in the Prosecution Directorate, Home Department, Government of Bihar.

The official notification contains complete details regarding vacancies, reservation, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, application procedure, and important instructions.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF – Click here to Download PDF

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Online Application Link

The online application link for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 has been activated on the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission. Candidates can now apply online from 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026. The direct online link has been provided here for the convenience of candidates

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – Link active

How to Apply for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can follow the step-by-step process below to apply online for the BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 through the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission:

• Visit the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
• Click on the BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online link on the homepage.
• Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
• Log in using the registration credentials.
• Fill out the online application form with personal, educational, and category details.
• Upload scanned copies of required documents, including a photograph and a signature.
• Pay the application fee using a debit card, a credit card, net banking, or UPI.
• Review all the information carefully and submit the application form.
• Download and print the confirmation page for future reference

BPSC APO Selection Process 2026

The BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
3. Interview (Viva Voce)

Candidates must qualify at each stage to move to the next phase.

BPSC APO Exam Pattern 2026

The BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Exam 2026 will be conducted in an objective-type format to assess candidates’ knowledge, reasoning skills, and legal understanding. BPSC APO Exam will be conducted in three stages: preliminary, mains, and Interview. The exam pattern is designed to select eligible candidates for further stages of recruitment.

Preliminary Examination

• Two papers:
  • General Studies – 100 Marks
  • Law – 150 Marks
• Objective-type questions
• Qualifying in nature

Mains Examination

The Mains Exam consists of a total of 8 descriptive papers, including:

• General Studies
• Hindi Language
• English Language
• Law Papers (IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act, Special Laws, etc.)

Each paper is of 3 hours duration, and marks obtained in the Mains exam play a crucial role in the final selection.

BPSC APO Salary 2026

The salary for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) post under the Bihar Public Service Commission is attractive and comes with various allowances as per the state government rules.

• Basic Pay: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 (Pay Level‑9)
• Other Allowances: Candidates will also receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per government norms.

Overall, the APO salary package provides a comfortable monthly income along with pension benefits and other perks applicable to government employee

Why Apply for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

• Prestigious Group B gazetted post
• Strong career growth in prosecution services
• Attractive salary and government allowances
• Ideal opportunity for law graduates targeting judicial services