BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 300 Vacancies, Check Official PDF

The BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Bihar Public Service Commission. 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. The detailed notification includes information on vacancies, eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus, reservation policy, and application dates.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026

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 Recruitment 2026

Important Details

Organisation- Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post- Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Advt No- 13/2026
Department-Prosecution Department, Government of Bihar
Official Website- https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/

Total Vacancies

300 Posts

Important Dates

Notification Release Date- 25 February 2026
Application Start Date – 27 February 2026 (12:00 PM)
Last date to apply online – 20 March 2026 (11:59 PM)

Eligibility criteria

Educational Qualification – Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognised university
Age Limit -Minimum 21 Years; Maximum 37 Years (UR Male)

Stages of the Selection Proess

Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Interview

Important Link

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:

Category	Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR)	129
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	29
Scheduled Caste (SC)	42
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	07
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	64
Backward Class (BC)	25
Backward Class Women	04
Total	300

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
The candidate must be eligible to practise as an advocate

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)

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

Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar government norms.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

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 – Download Here

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Online Application Link

The online application link for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 will be activated on the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission. Candidates will be able to apply online once the application window opens as per the schedule mentioned in the notification. As soon as the application link is activated, the direct apply online link will be provided here for the convenience of candidates.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 Apply Online – (Link Inactive)

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 Bihar Public Service Commission:

Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Click on the link related to BPSC APO Recruitment 2026
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process, if not registered earlier
Log in using your registration credentials
Fill in the online application form carefully
Upload required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format
Pay the application fee as per your category
Submit the application form
Download and print the application confirmation page for future reference.

BPSC APO Selection Process 2026

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

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
Interview (Viva-Voce)

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

BPSC APO Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination

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

Mains Examination

The Mains Exam consists of multiple 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 final selection.

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

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

A total of 300 vacancies have been announced for the Assistant Prosecution Officer post.

What is the educational qualification required for BPSC APO 2026?

Candidates must possess a Law degree (LLB) from a recognised university and must be eligible to practise as an advocate.

What is the age limit for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is 37 years for UR (Male), with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Bihar government rules.