The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the eligibility criteria for the Prosecution Officer (Assistant Prosecution Officer) Recruitment 2026. Candidates interested in applying must fulfil the educational qualifications and age limits specified in the official notification before submitting the application form. The recruitment drive aims to fill 300 vacancies in the Prosecution Directorate under the Home Department, Government of Bihar. Eligible law graduates can apply through the official BPSC recruitment portal.
BPSC Prosecution Officer 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for the Prosecution Officer post must possess a law degree from a recognised university. The qualification requirement ensures that applicants have adequate legal knowledge to handle prosecution-related responsibilities. The required educational qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognised university
- Both 3-year LLB and 5-year integrated law courses are accepted
- Candidates must be eligible for registration as an Advocate in a court of law
This qualification is mandatory for candidates to be considered eligible for the recruitment examination.
BPSC APO 2026 Age Limit and Relaxation
The commission has specified category-wise age limits for applicants applying for the Prosecution Officer recruitment. The age will be calculated as on 01 August 2026. The prescribed age criteria are as follows:
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age for UR (male): 37 years
- Maximum age for UR female and BC/EBC candidates: 40 years
- Maximum age for SC/ST candidates: 42 years
The Bihar government provides additional age relaxation to eligible categories according to official recruitment rules.
BPSC Prosecution Officer 2026 Other Key Eligibility Conditions
Apart from educational qualification and age limits, candidates must meet certain general eligibility requirements to apply for the examination. Important conditions include:
- Candidates must possess valid legal qualification documents at the time of application.
- Applicants should meet the citizenship and documentation requirements specified by the commission.
- Age relaxation for reserved categories will be provided as per Bihar government recruitment norms.
Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to ensure that they meet all eligibility conditions.