The 2026 BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) recruitment is part of the Bihar Public Service Commission’s latest exam calendar. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of the notification, exam structure, and requirements.

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1. Key Dates & Schedule

  • Official Notification Release: Expected April 2026
  • Preliminary Exam Date: July 15, 2026 (Tentative)
  • Admit Card Availability: Generally 10–14 days before the exam
  • Mains Exam & Interview: Dates will be announced following the Prelims results.

2. Vacancy & Eligibility

  • Total Vacancies: Approximately 300 posts (Subject to official notification).
  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
  • Age Limit (Tentative):
    • Minimum: 21 years
    • Maximum (General Male): 37 years
    • Maximum (General Female/OBC): 40 years
    • Maximum (SC/ST): 42 years

3. Selection Process

The recruitment follows a three-tier process:

  1. Preliminary Examination: Objective type (qualifying in nature).
  2. Mains Examination: Written/Descriptive type (merit-based).
  3. Interview: Personality test (final selection stage).

4. Detailed Exam Pattern

Stage I: Preliminary Examination

PaperSubjectMarksType
Paper-IGeneral Studies100Objective (MCQ)
Paper-IILaw150Objective (MCQ)
  • Syllabus Focus: General Science, History, Geography, Indian Constitution, IPC, CrPC, and the Indian Evidence Act.

Stage II: Mains Examination (Written)

The Mains exam consists of multiple descriptive papers:

  • General Studies: 100 Marks
  • Hindi Language: 100 Marks (Qualifying)
  • English Language: 100 Marks (Qualifying)
  • Indian Penal Code (1860): 150 Marks
  • Code of Criminal Procedure (1973): 150 Marks
  • Indian Evidence Act (1872): 150 Marks
  • Other Laws (Minor Acts): 150 Marks

Stage III: Interview

  • Total Marks: 100
  • Candidates are called based on their Mains score. The final merit list is prepared by combining Mains (excluding qualifying languages) and Interview marks.

5. Essential Preparation Areas

  • Core Legal Subjects: A deep understanding of the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act is critical for both Prelims and Mains.
  • General Studies: Focus on Bihar-specific history and geography, as well as national current affairs.
  • Minor Acts: Do not ignore minor acts like the Arms Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, and SC/ST Act, which are often tested in the Mains.

For official updates and to apply once the window opens, visit the BPSC Official Website.

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