Bihar APO Exam 2026: OMR Sheet Download, Answer Key, Result & Latest Updates

The BPSC Bihar APO exam 2026 is recruiting 300 Assistant Prosecution Officers for the Prosecution Directorate, Home Department, Government of Bihar, under Advertisement No. 13/2026.

• The prelims was held on 15 July 2026 and BPSC released the final answer key on 12 October 2026.
• As of now, the prelims result has not been declared; candidates who qualify will move to the descriptive Mains, whose date BPSC will announce with or after the result.

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Bihar APO Exam 2026:Highlights 

The Bihar APO Exam is a state-level competitive examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission for the post of Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) in Bihar's Prosecution Service.  

Selected officers represent the State in criminal proceedings before courts, making it a position of considerable legal and social responsibility.  

Particulars	Details
Conducting body	Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Advertisement	No. 13/2026, dated 25 February 2026
Post	Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO)
Vacancies	300, of which 99 are for women
Qualification	Law degree (3- or 5-year LLB); fresh graduates eligible
Age (as on 1 August 2026)	21 to 37 (UR male); up to 40 (UR female, BC, EBC); up to 42 (SC, ST)
Application	27 February – 20 March 2026 (closed); fee ₹100
Prelims	15 July 2026 (held)
Final answer key	12 October 2026
Prelims result	Awaited as on [date]
Mains	Date to be announced
Pay	Level 9, ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800

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Bihar APO Exam Date 2026

BPSC has finished every step of the prelims except the result. The table below lists each date in order, so you can see exactly where the process stands.

Event	Date
Notification (Advt. No. 13/2026)	25 February 2026
Online application	27 February – 20 March 2026
Admit card	9 July 2026
Prelims exam	15 July 2026 (10 AM–12 noon and 2:30–4:30 PM)
Provisional answer key	12 August 2026 (objections till 18 August)
Final answer key	12 October 2026
OMR sheet download	28 October – 3 November 2026 (closed)
Prelims result	Awaited
Mains exam	To be announced
Interview	After Mains

Once the result is declared, compare your score with the Bihar APO cut off for your category.

Bihar APO OMR Sheet 2026

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the download dates for the Bihar APO OMR Sheet 2026 for the Prosecution Officer Preliminary Examination under Advertisement No. 13/2026.

Candidates can download their OMR answer sheets from 28 October to 3 November 2026 through the official BPSC candidate login portal at bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.

Candidates who find discrepancies in their OMR sheets can submit objections until 3 November 2026. BPSC will not provide OMR sheets or accept objections after the deadline.

Bihar APO Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Posts

According to BPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026, the 300 posts are distributed as follows. Women get 35% horizontal reservation within each category, which works out to 99 posts.

Category	Total Posts	Women Reservation
Unreserved (UR)	129	41
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	29	10
Scheduled Caste (SC)	42	15
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7	2
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	64	22
Backward Class (BC)	25	9
BC Women	4	-
Total	300	99

For the women’s reservation split and how the posts are distributed, see the full Bihar APO vacancy 2026 breakdown.

Bihar APO Eligibility 2026

A candidate needs a law degree (three-year or five-year integrated LLB) from a recognised university and must be eligible to practise as an advocate to fulfill Bihar APO eligibility 2026. No years of practice are required, so fresh law graduates could apply.

Category	Maximum age (as on 1 August 2026)
Unreserved, male	37 years
Unreserved, female; BC and EBC (male and female)	40 years
SC and ST (male and female)	42 years

The minimum age is 21 years for all. Reservation benefits apply only to candidates domiciled in Bihar.

Bihar APO 2026 Selection Process  

The BPSC APO recruitment consists of 3 stages. Candidates must qualify all these stages to get selected.  

Stage 1: Preliminary Exam (Prelims)  

This is an objective-type screening test consisting of two papers. It is qualifying in nature. Therefore, the marks scored here are not counted in the final merit list. Only candidates who clear the Prelims will be shortlisted for the Mains.  

Stage 2: Main Exam (Mains)  

The Mains is a descriptive-type examination consisting of 7 papers. It tests a candidate's depth of legal knowledge, analytical thinking, and language proficiency. The marks secured in the Mains contribute to the final merit list.  

Stage 3: Interview (Viva Voce)  

Candidates who qualify the Mains are called for an Interview carrying 100 marks. It assesses personality, communication skills, legal knowledge, and overall suitability for the APO role.  

Bihar APO Exam Pattern 2026

The Bihar APO exam pattern is divided into three stages: an objective prelims that only screens candidates, a descriptive Mains, and an interview. The final merit list adds Mains and interview marks.

Prelims Exam Pattern

The prelims exam pattern is described below in the given table.

Paper	Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	100	100	2 hours
Paper II	Law	100	150	2 hours

Mains Exam Pattern

The Bihar APO Mains is a descriptive, pen-and-paper exam for candidates who clear the prelims. According to BPSC Advertisement No. 13/2026, it has eight papers of three hours each, covering general studies, two languages and five law papers.

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	General Studies	100	3 hours
Paper II	Hindi	100	3 hours
Paper III	English	100	3 hours
Paper IV	Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023	150	3 hours
Paper V	Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023	150	3 hours
Paper VI	Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (75) + Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (75)	150	3 hours
Paper VII	Indian Constitutional Law	150	3 hours
Paper VIII	Other Laws	150	3 hours

Interview Exam Pattern

Candidates who qualify in the Mains are called for an interview (viva voce) carrying 100 marks. The interview tests legal knowledge, reasoning, communication and overall suitability for a prosecution role.

Feature	Details
Stage	Third and final stage
Marks	100
Who is called	Candidates who qualify in the Mains
Final merit	Mains marks + interview marks (prelims marks are not counted)

How to Prepare for the Bihar APO Mains

With the prelims behind you, the Mains is a writing exam. Three habits matter most:

• Write, don't just read. Answer two law questions a day in timed conditions, citing the section of BNS, BNSS or BSA in each answer.
• Learn the old-to-new section map. Questions often expect you to cite both the IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act provision and its replacement under the new criminal laws.
• Do not skip the language papers. Practise one Hindi and one English precis or essay each week.

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Bihar APO Exam 2026 Syllabus  

Before you start preparing, it's important to know and understand the Bihar APO syllabus 2026. Here are the details:  

Law 

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 
• Civil Procedure Code, 1908 
• Constitution of India (basic structure and key provisions)  
• Other Laws  

General Studies 

• Geography of India and Bihar 
• Indian History and Culture 
• Indian Polity and Governance 
• General Science (everyday/applied) 
• Current Affairs (national and state-level, with emphasis on legal and constitutional developments)  

Languages  

• General Hindi (Comprehension, Grammar, Précis Writing, Essay) 
• General English (Comprehension, Grammar, Letter Writing, Précis)  

The syllabus is similar for the prelims and mains. You just need to prepare according to the exam pattern (objective and descriptive).  

Bihar APO Salary & Job Profile  

An Assistant Prosecution Officer is paid at Pay Level 9 (₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800) plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and other allowances under Bihar Government rules. APOs conduct the State's side of criminal cases in magistrates' courts, examine prosecution witnesses and advise the police on charge-sheets. Candidates can refer structure for Bihar APO salary 2026 in detailed manner.

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level 9 (7th Pay Commission)
Basic Pay	₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 per month
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per government norms
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	As per city category
Transport Allowance	Applicable
Other Perks	Medical benefits, pension, and leave encashment

How to Apply for Bihar APO Exam 2026?  

The online application window opened on 27 February 2026 and closed on 20 March 2026 for the Bihar APO application form .  

Here are the steps to apply for Bihar APO Exam 2026.  

Step 1: Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in 

Step 2: Click on the "Apply Online" link under Advertisement No. 13/2026 

Step 3: Register with a valid email ID and mobile number 

Step 4: Fill in your personal, educational, and category details accurately 

Step 5: Upload required documents: photograph, signature, LLB degree certificate, etc.  

Step 6: Pay the application fee of ₹100 through online payment modes (debit card, credit card, or net banking) 

Step 7: Submit the form and download the confirmation receipt for future reference  

The application fee details for Bihar APO 2026 are as given below:  

Category	Fee
All Categories	₹100
Biometric Registration (if no Aadhaar)	₹200 (additional)

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How to Prepare for the Bihar APO Exam 2026?  

Cracking the Bihar APO exam requires a structured, disciplined approach. Here is a stage-wise strategy designed around the actual syllabus and exam demands.  

Completely Cover the New Criminal Laws First 

The biggest change in the 2026 syllabus is the inclusion of BNS, BSA, and BNSS in place of IPC, Indian Evidence Act, and CrPC.  

These new laws are a significant portion of both Prelims and Mains law papers. Start with reading bare acts and then move to comparison charts with the old laws.  

Build a Subject-wise Study Plan  

Divide your preparation into weekly blocks:  

• Weeks 1-4: New Criminal Codes (BNS, BSA, BNSS) 
• Weeks 5-8: Constitution, CPC, and Special Laws 
• Weeks 9-12: General Studies: History, Polity, Geography, Current Affairs 
• Weeks 13-16: Language papers: Hindi and English writing practice 
• Ongoing: Daily current affairs (minimum 30 minutes)  

Use Standard Reference Books  

Instead of juggling with too many resources, choose the best Bihar APO books and begin your prep. These standard textbooks are always good:  

• Bare Acts published by official/government publishers 
• Ratanlal & Dhirajlal's Law of Crimes for BNS 
• M.P. Jain for Constitutional Law 
• C.K. Takwani for CPC 
• NCERT books for History, Geography, and General Science (Prelims)  

Solve PYQs, Attempt Mocks, and Practice Mains Answer Writing  

Everything you learn will not be complete unless you practice how to apply that in exams. Solve previous year's question papers, attempt sectional and full-length mocks to build the correct exam temperament.  

Make sure you start practicing mains answer writing in time to perform well in the mains.  

Key takeaways: 

• BPSC is recruiting 300 Assistant Prosecution Officers under Advertisement No. 13/2026, with 99 posts reserved for women.
• The prelims was held on 15 July 2026, and the final answer key was released on 12 October 2026.
• As of now, the prelims result has not been declared. The Mains date will be announced with or after the result.
• Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit. Selection depends on Mains plus interview marks.
• Fresh law graduates were eligible. No years of Bar practice were required for this recruitment.
• The Mains is a descriptive exam with heavy weight on law papers, so start timed answer writing on BNS, BNSS and BSA now rather than waiting for the result.
• Check the Bihar APO result 2026 for the result link and the qualifying cut-off as soon as BPSC publishes them.

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