The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has launched the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 for candidates interested in joining the Prosecution Directorate under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. The commission has announced 300 vacancies for APO posts, and the online application process started on 27 February 2026 at the official website — bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSC APO 2026 – Key Dates and Timeline
Here are the important dates for the BPSC APO Recruitment 2026:
- Notification Release Date: 25 February 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 27 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 March 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 March 2026
- Exam Dates: To be notified later by BPSC
Candidates must complete their applications and pay the requisite fee before the 20 March deadline to ensure eligibility for the recruitment process.
Vacancies and Reservation Details
The BPSC APO 2026 recruitment offers 300 posts under Adv. No. 13/2026. The vacancies include horizontal reservation for women (around 35 %), and other category-wise allocations as per Bihar government norms
Eligibility Criteria – Educational & Age Requirements
To be eligible for the BPSC APO 2026 recruitment, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university (either 3-year or 5-year programme).
- Candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council.
- Age Limit (as of 01 August 2026):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum:
- 37 years for UR male candidates
- 40 years for UR female/BC/EBC candidates
- 42 years for SC/ST candidates with applicable relaxations as per government rules.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for detailed qualification, age relaxations, and reservation clauses.
How to Apply for BPSC APO 2026?
Applicants can follow these simple steps to complete the online form
- Visit the official BPSC portal: bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 section.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
- Log in with your credentials and fill in personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photograph and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee (usually ₹100 for all categories).
- Submit the application form and download/print the acknowledgment for future reference.
Ensure all details are accurate before submission, as corrections may not be permitted after the deadline.
BPSC APO Selection Process
The selection for BPSC APO Recruitment 2026 typically involves several stages:
- Preliminary Examination (objective type)
- Main Written Examination
- Interview/Personality Test
The Commission will release the exam dates, admit card schedule and result announcements at later stages on its official website.