BPSC Prosecution Officer Recruitment 2026 — 300 Vacancies

Key Highlights

• 300 Prosecution Officer posts under Bihar's Home Department (Prosecution Directorate)
• Open to LLB graduates (3-year or 5-year course) from any recognized university
• Attractive salary in Pay Level 9 — starting at Rs. 53,100 per month
• Selection through Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and Interview
• Application deadline: 20 March 2026 — only a few days left to apply

About This Opportunity

If you hold a law degree and want a stable government career in Bihar's legal services, this is your chance. The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is hiring 300 Prosecution Officers through its competitive examination under Advertisement No. 13/2026. As a Prosecution Officer, you will represent the state in criminal cases and play a key role in Bihar's justice delivery system.

This recruitment offers a strong career path in the Prosecution Directorate under the Home Department, with the security and benefits that come with a permanent government position. The 129 unreserved seats make up the largest share, giving candidates from all backgrounds a fair shot at selection.

Important Dates

Selection Process

You will go through three stages to get selected. First comes the Preliminary Exam, which is an objective-type screening test with two papers — General Studies and Law, each carrying 100 marks. If you clear the prelims cut-off, you move to the Mains Exam, which is descriptive and tests your deeper knowledge of law and general subjects across seven papers. Candidates who clear mains will be called for a personal interview. Note: There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in the preliminary exam.

Preparation Tips for BPSC Prosecution Officer Exam

1. Master the new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) are core subjects
2. Revise Constitutional Law thoroughly — questions on fundamental rights, directive principles, and constitutional amendments are expected
3. Cover Bihar-specific current affairs — the General Studies paper includes national and Bihar-specific topics from the last 6-12 months
4. Practice previous BPSC question papers — they are available on the official website and give you a clear idea of the difficulty level
5. Time yourself strictly — you get 2 hours per paper with 100 questions each, so speed and accuracy both matter
6. Attempt mock tests regularly — take at least 5-10 full-length practice tests before the exam to build confidence

• Represent the State of Bihar in criminal prosecutions before courts
• Examine case files and evidence to build strong prosecution arguments
• Appear in courts on behalf of the state and argue criminal cases
• Coordinate with investigating officers and police for case preparation
• Draft legal opinions and assist the Prosecution Directorate in legal matters
• Ensure timely filing of cases and follow up on court proceedings