APO stands for Assistant Prosecution Officer.

A total of 300 vacancies have been announced for the APO posts.

The official advertisement number is 13/2026.

The online application starts on 27th February 2026.

The last date to apply and pay the application fee is 20th March 2026.

Candidates can apply via bpsc.bihar.gov.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB – 3 Year or 5 Year integrated) from a recognized university is mandatory.

Please refer to the crucial date mentioned in the official notification. Usually, candidates must possess the degree by the last date of application.

No, the basic qualification only requires a Degree in Law. Prior legal practice experience is not mandatory.

The minimum age to apply for the APO post is 21 years.

The maximum age limit for a General (UR) Male candidate is 37 years.

Female candidates from the Unreserved category can apply up to the age of 40 years.

SC and ST candidates (both Male and Female) can apply up to 42 years of age.

Age limits will be calculated as on 1st August 2026.

There are three stages: Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview.

The standard application fee is Rs. 100/- for candidates as mentioned in the short notification (please verify exact fee details based on category in the detailed PDF).

The fee must be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, or UPI.

Out of 300 posts, 99 vacancies are horizontally reserved for women candidates.

There are 129 vacancies for the Unreserved (UR) category.

There are 64 vacancies reserved for the Extremely Backward Class (EBC).

There are 42 vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates.

Yes, eligible candidates from all over India can apply, but they will be considered under the Unreserved (UR) category regardless of their caste.

The Preliminary exam usually consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).

The Mains exam is typically subjective/descriptive in nature, covering comprehensive law papers and general studies.

Yes, completing OTR is mandatory on the BPSC portal before submitting the detailed application form.

The final merit list is prepared on the basis of the total marks obtained in the Mains Examination and the Interview.

No, the Preliminary exam is qualifying in nature, meant only for shortlisting candidates for the Mains.

Yes, normally BPSC implements negative marking for wrong answers. Please refer to the detailed syllabus PDF for exact marking schemes.

Yes, a 5-year integrated law degree is fully acceptable.

The selected candidates will be posted in various districts across the state of Bihar.

You will need a scanned passport-size photograph, signature, 10th-grade certificate (for age proof), LLB degree marksheet, and caste/domicile certificate if applicable.

BPSC rarely allows edits after final submission and fee payment. Ensure you double-check all data before paying.

Yes, the interview/viva voce is a crucial part of the selection process, and its marks will be added to the Mains score to decide the final rank.

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