📋 The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the final answer key for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check the officially accepted answers and estimate their scores ahead of the result.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Download the Answer Key
- Selection Process
- Important Links
Overview
BPSC conducted the Assistant Prosecution Officer recruitment (Advt. No. 13/2026) for 300 posts earlier this year. The preliminary examination was held on 15 July 2026, and the provisional answer key was released on 12 August 2026. After reviewing the objections submitted by candidates, the Commission has now published the final answer key on 13 October 2026.
The final answer key reflects the Commission’s finalized answers after objection review. Candidates should compare their recorded responses against it to assess their performance. Keep an eye on official BPSC notifications for the APO result announcement, which will follow next.
Vacancy Details
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) |
| Advertisement No. | 13/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 300 |
Category-wise vacancy breakup:
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (35% horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Total | 300 | 99 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognized university; the degree must be valid for enrollment as an Advocate to practice in court.
- Age Limit: Minimum 21 years; Maximum 37 years. Age relaxation applies as per government rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 25 February 2026 |
| Application Start | 27 February 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 March 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 6 July 2026 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 12 August 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Released | 13 October 2026 |
| Result | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Rs. 100 |
Payment was accepted in online mode. An additional Rs. 200 biometric fee applied where the Aadhaar number was not provided.
How to Download the Answer Key
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Look for the “Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Final Answer Key 2026” link on the homepage or in the relevant notice section.
- Click the download link for the final answer key PDF.
- Open the PDF and compare the officially accepted answers with your recorded responses.
- Save the PDF for future reference, especially for the upcoming result stage.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – Qualifying)
- Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Document Verification
- Final Merit List
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