BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026: 300 Posts and Exam Status

BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Recruitment 2026 — application window closed: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) advertised 300 Assistant Prosecution Officer posts under Advertisement No. 13/2026 for the Prosecution Directorate under the Home Department. The online application window was reported as 27 February to 20 March 2026. The BPSC examination calendar later listed 15 July 2026 for the preliminary examination. As of 12 October 2026, the application deadline and scheduled preliminary examination date have passed. This article is a historical recruitment and selection-status guide, not an active application announcement.

BPSC APO Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruiting authority	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Department	Home Department, Prosecution Directorate, Government of Bihar
Post	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Advertisement number	13/2026
Vacancies	300 reported posts
Application start date	27 February 2026 (historical)
Application deadline	20 March 2026 — expired
Preliminary examination	15 July 2026 listed in the BPSC exam calendar; check official notices for the current result/next-stage status
Qualification reported	Law degree meeting the eligibility requirements for practice as an advocate; verify exact wording in the official advertisement
Official website	bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Official exam calendar	BPSC examination calendar

Vacancies and recruitment status

The recruitment notice was reported for 300 APO posts under Advertisement No. 13/2026. The application window closed on 20 March 2026. The Commission’s examination calendar lists the preliminary examination for 15 July 2026; later notices may contain answer keys, results, objections, revised schedules or subsequent stages. Applicants who registered should use the official BPSC notice page to check their recruitment status.

Educational qualification

Recruitment summaries report a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university, with the qualification required for registration to practise as an advocate. Candidates must refer to the official advertisement for the precise qualification wording, accepted degree types, relevant cut-off date and any documentary requirements. Do not rely only on a third-party summary to determine whether a law qualification or enrolment status meets the recruitment rules.

Age limit and relaxation

Age eligibility and any relaxation depend on the official advertisement and applicable Bihar government rules. Check the minimum and maximum age, the date on which age is calculated, and the documents needed for any claimed relaxation. This guide does not replace the category-wise age conditions in the original notice.

Pay and service conditions

Some recruitment summaries describe the post as associated with Pay Level 9. Candidates should verify the exact pay level, allowances, probation and service conditions in Advertisement No. 13/2026 and the applicable service rules. A pay summary from a third-party portal should not be treated as a substitute for the official terms.

Selection process

The selection process and syllabus are determined by BPSC’s notification and subsequent examination notices. The calendar listed 15 July 2026 for the preliminary examination. Since that date has passed, applicants should check the official website for the latest answer-key, result, mains or other selection-stage notices. Do not assume a result date or a further examination date unless the Commission publishes it.

What candidates should do now

1. Visit the official BPSC website.
2. Search for Advertisement No. 13/2026 and the Prosecution Officer recruitment notices.
3. Check the latest official updates for the preliminary examination, answer key, result and next selection stage.
4. Keep your application number, submitted form, admit card and identity documents available.
5. Prepare original law degree certificates, mark sheets and any professional enrolment documents required by the notification.
6. Follow only the current official instructions for objections, document verification or further examination.

Can new applicants apply?

The original application deadline was 20 March 2026 and has passed. This recruitment should not be advertised as open. New applicants should wait for a new BPSC advertisement or an official notice explicitly reopening applications. Do not pay an intermediary who claims to accept a late form or guarantee a position.

Official links

BPSC official website · BPSC examination calendar.

Frequently asked questions

How many APO posts were advertised?

300 posts were reported under Advertisement No. 13/2026.

What was the last date to apply?

20 March 2026. The original application window has closed.

Has the preliminary exam date passed?

The BPSC calendar listed 15 July 2026. Check the Commission’s latest notices for the result and next-stage status.

Can I submit a late application?

Not under the original closed window unless BPSC publishes an official reopening or a new advertisement.

Where can I check results and future stages?

Use the official BPSC website and examination calendar linked above.

Understanding the APO selection stages

Assistant Prosecution Officer recruitment is a specialised legal recruitment. Candidates should use the stage names, syllabus and qualifying rules printed in the official BPSC advertisement rather than assuming that the process is identical to another state prosecution recruitment. The official notice determines the examination structure, marks, minimum qualifying conditions, document requirements and any rules governing the next stage.

The BPSC calendar dated 14 August 2026 lists the preliminary examination on 15 July 2026 and a tentative September 2026 entry for the mains/written stage. Those dates have passed as of 12 October 2026. This calendar entry should be treated as a schedule reference only; it does not by itself confirm that every stage was completed or that a result was published. The latest individual notice for Advertisement No. 13/2026 takes precedence over an older calendar row.

How law graduates should prepare their records

Applicants who appeared for the examination should keep their LLB degree certificate, semester-wise marksheets, identity documents and application records together. If the notification requires advocate enrolment or any other professional status, retain the document that proves it and check whether it must be valid on a specific cut-off date. Do not assume that a provisional degree certificate, an enrolment receipt or an equivalent qualification will be accepted unless the notification says so.

Names, dates of birth and other personal details should be consistent across the submitted application and supporting documents. If there is a genuine discrepancy, follow the official verification procedure and provide only legitimate supporting records. Never edit a certificate or submit an altered document to make it match an application.

Checking result notices and next-stage updates

1. Open the BPSC official website directly.
2. Search for Advertisement No. 13/2026, Prosecution Officer or Assistant Prosecution Officer.
3. Read the publication date and the exact scope of each result, answer-key or mains notice.
4. Check whether the notice contains a separate annexure, roll-number list, objection process or document checklist.
5. Save the official PDF and follow its deadline exactly.

Third-party portals may report a likely result date or a rumoured next examination. Treat these as unconfirmed until BPSC publishes the relevant notice. A date in an examination calendar may be revised, and a schedule entry does not establish that a result has been declared. If the Commission has not published a date, do not assume one.

Recognising recruitment scams

Be cautious of anyone promising guaranteed selection, a favourable merit position, an altered result or a direct appointment in return for money. Selection must follow the notified process. BPSC notices and candidate services should be accessed through official channels. Do not share passwords, OTPs, payment-card details or other sensitive credentials with agents or unknown websites.

If you find a message that claims applications have reopened, verify that the Commission has published an explicit reopening notice or a new advertisement. The expired deadline cannot be bypassed through a private agent or an unofficial form. A legitimate new recruitment should have a traceable official notice, a clear advertisement reference and instructions on the BPSC website.

For readers planning a future prosecution-law career

Candidates who missed this cycle can use the time to review the legal qualifications commonly required for prosecution posts, strengthen core criminal-law knowledge, practise objective questions and monitor official state public service commission notices. Eligibility, syllabus and selection methods can differ between recruitment cycles and jurisdictions, so preparation should be adjusted when a new advertisement is released. Keep an eye on the age cut-off date and any enrolment or experience condition in the next notification instead of assuming that the 2026 rules will automatically repeat.

Frequently overlooked details

• Advertisement number: use 13/2026 when searching the official notice archive.
• Original application deadline: 20 March 2026, now expired.
• Calendar date: the preliminary exam was listed for 15 July 2026, and the August calendar showed a tentative September mains/written stage.
• Current action: check official result and next-stage notices; do not try to submit a late form.
• Qualification: confirm exact LLB and any professional enrolment wording in the original advertisement.
• Pay and age: rely on the notification and service rules rather than unsourced summary tables.

How to read an official recruitment notice

Start with the advertisement itself rather than a summary. Check the advertisement number, post name, number of vacancies, eligibility paragraph, age cut-off date, fee rules, examination scheme and application dates. Then review any corrigendum published after the original notice. A correction may alter one detail without replacing the entire advertisement, so both documents may need to be read together. If an official PDF contains annexures, make sure you have checked them rather than relying on the first page alone.

Recruitment portals and third-party job websites may simplify technical wording. That can help readers understand the process, but the simplified text cannot override the legal wording of the advertisement. This is particularly important for legal posts where a degree, enrolment condition or qualification cut-off date may be decisive. If the notice does not clearly answer a question, seek clarification through the official channel listed by the Commission rather than assuming that an online comment is correct.

How candidates can prepare for a future APO notification

Anyone planning to apply in a future cycle should monitor BPSC advertisements and read the eligibility criteria as soon as the notice is issued. Keep degree certificates, marksheets, identity proof and any professional enrolment documents organised in advance. Check the minimum and maximum age and the age-calculation date early, because eligibility is assessed according to the notified rules, not simply the applicant’s age on the day they read an article.

For academic preparation, use the syllabus and examination pattern published for the relevant cycle. Build a study plan around the subjects explicitly listed by BPSC, practise timed questions and review mistakes systematically. Legal recruitment may involve statutory provisions and procedural concepts, but the precise subject coverage and marks distribution must be taken from the notification. Avoid relying on a syllabus from another state or a previous cycle without comparing it with the current official syllabus.

Application and document safety

Only use the official application system linked from the Commission website. Confirm the address bar before entering personal information or making a payment. Never send a password, OTP or payment credential to an agent claiming to secure an admit card or result. Keep a local copy of the submitted form and acknowledgement, and use official notices to verify any deadline for objections or document verification.

If BPSC announces a new APO recruitment in the future, it should have its own advertisement number and application schedule. Do not reuse the expired 2026 application link or assume that an old form can be edited and resubmitted. A fresh recruitment may have revised vacancies, eligibility, age cut-off, fee or selection rules.

Quick status summary for readers

As of 12 October 2026, the APO application’s original 20 March deadline is over and the calendar’s 15 July preliminary date has passed. The August calendar also showed a tentative September written-stage entry. These dates are historical references; the latest BPSC notice determines the current result and next-stage status. Check Advertisement No. 13/2026 on the official website before making any decision.

Final reminder

Because the application window and scheduled preliminary date are over, the most useful update for existing applicants is the next official notice—not a repeated “apply online” prompt. If a fresh recruitment is announced, read its own advertisement from the beginning and verify its new dates, vacancies and eligibility.

Related Bihar recruitment updates

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• BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 — read a separate BPSC examination update.

Disclaimer

CareerSphere is an independent information website and is not affiliated with BPSC. This is a historical recruitment guide. Always confirm selection-stage updates and any new recruitment notice on the Commission’s official website.