Overview
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced recruitment for Auditor positions in the Bihar Panchayat Audit Service under the Panchayati Raj Department. This is a golden opportunity for commerce and finance graduates to secure a prestigious government position in Bihar.
Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies: 102 Posts (28 Regular + 74 Backlog)
Post Type: Auditor (Bihar Panchayat Audit Service)
Job Type: State Government, Permanent
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/
📅 Important Dates
Notification Release Date: 28 January 2026
Start of Online Application: 05 February 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 26 February 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 26 February 2026
Preliminary Exam Date: To be announced
Result / Selection List Release: To be announced
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 102 (distributed across two groups)
Group 1: 28 Posts (Regular)
| Category | Total | Women | Special Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 18 | 06 | – |
| EWS | 03 | 01 | – |
| SC | 01 | – | – |
| ST | – | – | – |
| EBC | 02 | – | – |
| BC | 03 | 01 | – |
| BCL | 01 | – | – |
| Total | 28 | 08 | – |
Additional Horizontal Reservations:
- Freedom Fighter Grandchildren: 01
- PwD (OH): 01
- PwD (MD): 01
Group 2: 74 Posts (Backlog/Special)
| Category | Total | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40 | – |
| SC | 13 | – |
| Other Categories | 21 | – |
| Total | 74 | 24 |
Additional Reservations:
- Freedom Fighter Grandchildren: 01
- PwD (VI): 01
- PwD (DD): 01
Job Location: Bihar (various districts across the state)
Advertisement Number: 09/2026
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) from a recognized university
Eligible Streams (any one of the following):
- B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) – Honours or Pass
- B.A./B.Sc. with Economics – Honours or Pass
- B.A./B.Sc. with Statistics – Honours or Pass
- B.A./B.Sc. with Mathematics – Honours or Pass
Professional Qualifications Also Eligible:
- CA (Chartered Accountant)
- ICWA (Institute of Cost and Works Accountants) / CMA
- CS (Company Secretary)
- MBA in Finance / PGDM in Finance
Note: The degree must be from a university recognized by UGC or equivalent authority.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
Pay Scale: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200
Grade Pay: ₹2,800
Pay Level: Level-5 (as per 7th Pay Commission)
Approximate In-Hand Salary: ₹25,000 – ₹30,000 per month (including DA, HRA, and other allowances)
Other Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical facilities
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Pension benefits
- Other allowances as per Bihar Government rules
⏳ Age Limit
For 28 Posts (Group 1) – As on 01 August 2025
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR Male | 21 years | 37 years |
| UR Female | 21 years | 40 years |
| BC/EBC (Male/Female) | 21 years | 40 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | 21 years | 42 years |
For 74 Posts (Group 2) – As on 01 August 2026
Same age limits as above.
Additional Age Relaxation:
- PwD Candidates: Additional 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period (maximum age up to 57 years)
- Bihar Government Employees: 5 years relaxation (with limits on attempts)
- Special Provision: Candidates eligible between 01/08/2021 to 01/08/2025 for 28 posts
🎯 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in three stages:
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Qualifying)
Pattern:
- Subject: General Studies (Objective Type)
- Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: Yes (1/3rd mark deducted for wrong answers)
Qualifying Marks:
- UR: 40%
- BC/EBC: 36.5%
- SC/ST: 34%
- PwD: As per category
Note: Prelims is only qualifying in nature. Marks won’t be counted for final merit.
Stage 2: Main Examination (Written)
Paper Structure:
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Studies | 300 | Merit |
| Paper II | General Studies | 300 | Merit |
| Paper III | General Hindi | 100 | Qualifying |
| Paper IV | Optional Subject | 300 | Merit |
Optional Subjects (Choose One):
- Commerce
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Total Mains Marks: 900 (Papers I, II, and IV only counted for merit)
Stage 3: Interview / Personality Test
Marks: 120
Final Merit: Based on Mains (900) + Interview (120) = 1020 Total Marks
Additional Stages:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination (if required)
📑 How to Apply
Step 1: One Time Registration (OTR)
- Visit https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Complete OTR if not done already
- Mandatory requirements: Valid email ID and mobile number
- Keep your registration credentials safe
Step 2: Create/Fill Profile
- Login with OTR credentials
- Fill personal details, address, educational qualification
- Ensure all information is accurate
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Upload recent photograph via webcam or live capture
- Upload signature in Hindi and English (max 20 KB each)
- Use Digilocker if available for automatic document upload
Step 4: Fill Application Form
- Find Advertisement No. 09/2026 under “Active Advertisements”
- Fill the application form carefully
- Select appropriate category (UR/SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS)
- Double-check all entered information
Step 5: Pay Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwD/Women: Exempted (only bank charges applicable)
- Payment modes: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Additional Biometric Fee: ₹200 (if Aadhaar not provided during registration)
Step 6: Submit Application
- Review all details one final time
- Lock your profile
- Submit the application
- Download and print application form for future reference
Important: No hard copy needs to be sent. Keep the printout for your records.
⚙️ Key Documents Required
For Online Upload/Verification:
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specifications)
- Scanned signature in Hindi and English
- Educational certificates:
- 10th Certificate (Age proof)
- 12th Certificate
- Graduation Degree / Marksheets
- Professional qualification certificates (if applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC/EWS) with validity
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate (for BC/EBC candidates)
- Valid government-issued ID proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
- PwD certificate (if applicable) – from competent authority
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Freedom Fighter descendant certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate of Bihar
Document Specifications:
- Photograph: Recent, colored, professional
- Signature: Clear, in prescribed format
- All certificates should be from recognized boards/universities
📘 Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (After OTR) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official BPSC Website | Click Here |
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Register Here |
📌 Key Highlights
✅ 102 Auditor Posts in Bihar Panchayati Raj Department
✅ Attractive Salary ₹25,000-₹30,000 per month (approx.)
✅ Commerce/Finance Graduates can apply
✅ Professional qualifications (CA/ICWA/CS/MBA Finance) also eligible
✅ Three-stage selection: Prelims + Mains + Interview
✅ Special reservations for women, SC/ST/BC/EBC/PwD
✅ Permanent Government Job with pension benefits
✅ Apply before 26 February 2026
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Ensure OTR is completed before applying
- Keep valid email ID and mobile number active throughout the process
- Application fee is non-refundable
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts if eligible
- Read the official notification thoroughly before applying
- Incomplete applications will be rejected
- Only online applications will be accepted
- Keep all documents ready before starting the application process
Disclaimer: Candidates are strongly advised to read the official BPSC notification carefully before applying. This article is for informational purposes only. All information should be verified from the official notification.
