BPSC APO notification 2026 has released for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO). Candidates can apply from 27 February 2026 onwards.
BPSC APO Notification 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission has released BPSC APO notification 2026 on 25 February 2026 on the official website. The BPSC APO recruitment 2026 has announced to fill eligible candidates for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) under the Home Department (Prosecution Directorate). The commission has announced a total of 300 BPSC APO vacancy 2026. Candidates interested to apply for assistant prosecution officer can apply from 27 February 2026 to 20 March 2026.
What is BPSC APO?
The full form of BPSC APO is Bihar Public Service Commission Assistant Prosecution Officer. BPSC APO is a government lawyer who represents the government of Bihar in criminal cases and helps the police and courts during trials. The candidate who have a Bachelors Degree in law (LLB) are eligible to apply for BPSC APO recruitment 2026. The selection process of BPSC APO includes Prelims exam, mains exam, and interview. The selected candidate will get very attractive salary ranges from Rs 53,100 to Rs 1,67,800.
BPSC Assistant Prosecution Officer Exam 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Assistant Prosecution Officers (APO) |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| No. of Vacancies | 300 |
| Notification Released | 25 February 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 March 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Education qualification | Bachelor degree in law (LLB) |
| Selection process | Prelims, mains and interview |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ |
BPSC APO Notification 2026 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| BPSC APO notification 2026 | 25 February 2026 |
| BPSC APO application form 2026 | 27 February 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 March 2026 |
| BPSC APO exam date 2026 | To be announced |
BPSC APO Vacancy 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced to fill a total of 300 vacancies for the post of assistant prosecution officer under the home department (Prosecution Directorate). The commission has reserve 99 vacancies for women candidates check the vacancy details below.
| Category | Total Posts | Women (35% Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 129 | 41 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 29 | 10 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 42 | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 07 | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 64 | 22 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 25 | 09 |
| Backward Class Ladies (BCL) | 04 | 00 |
| Total | 300 | 99 |
BPSC APO Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidate wants to apply for BPSC APO recruitment 2026 leads to meet the eligibility criteria set by Bihar Public Service Commission. Candidate needs to meet education qualification and age limit. The detailed eligibility criteria has released in BPSC APO notification 2026.
- Education qualification – the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB- 3 years or 5 year integrated courses) from any recognised university in India. The candidates who are appearing for the final year of LLB are advised to check the BPSC APO notification 2026 before applying.
- Age limit – the minimum age limit to apply for BPSC APO vacancy 2026 is 21 years. The maximum age limit depends on candidates category mention below.
| Category | Maximum age limit |
| Male- unreserved | 37 years |
| Female- UR/BC/EBC-male and female | 40 years |
| SC/ST-male and female | 42 years |
BPSC APO Application Form 2026
According to the BPSC APO notification 2026 the BPSC APO application form 2026 has open from 27 February 2026. Candidates who are interested to apply for assistant prosecution officer can apply online through the official website of BPSC at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The last date to apply for BPSC APO recruitment 2026 is 20 March 2026. Candidates that advice to fill out the application form before the last date to avoid technical issues.
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BPSC APO Vacancy 2026 Application Fees
All candidate who wants to apply for BPSC assistant prosecution officer needs to pay the application fees online. Without paying the application fees that application form will not be submitted. All candated needs to pay Rs 100. Candidates needs to pay the application form through online mode using debit card/Credit card and net banking.
| Category | BPSC APO Application fees |
| All category | Rs 100/- |
BPSC APO Selection Process 2026
The BPSC APO notification 2026 recruitment selection process is conducted in three stages. All candidate needs to qualify for the stages to be selected for the position of Assistant Prosecution Officer. Check the details given below.
- Preliminary examination
- Mains examination
- Interview/Viva voice
How to apply for BPSC APO Notification 2026
Candidate who wants to apply for BPSC APO notification 2026 needs to follow the steps given below.
- Go to the official website of BPSC at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- On the homepage click on the BPSC apo notification 2026 link or ‘advertisement number 13/2026’.
- Afterwards click on apply online and complete the one time registration.
- Login with the given credential.
- Now fill out the BPSC APO application form 2026 by entering personal, educational and communication details.
- Afterwards, upload your photograph, signature, and caste certificate in prescribed format.
- Pay the application fees through available payment modes.
- Lastly safe and submit the application form.
- Candidate and advise to take a print out of application form for future reference.
FAQs on BPSC APO Notification 2026
What is the last date to apply for BPSC APO recruitment 2026?
Candidates who wants to apply for BPSC APO notification 2026 recruitment needs to fill out the application form before 20 March 2026.
What is the application fees to apply for BPSC APO?
The candidate who wants to apply for BPSC APO needs to pay 100 for all categories.
Who are eligible to apply for BPSC APO?
The candidate who has completed bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) at eligible to apply for BPSC apo notification 2026.