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BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online

BPSC · Bihar

Advt / Notification No.
08/2026
Organization
BPSC
Department
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Vacancies
3
Qualification
Post Graduation in History or Economics or Social Sciences with at least 55%
Age Limit
21 to 37/40/42 years (as on 01 August 2025)
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Band 9300-34800, Grade Pay 4600, Level-7 Similar pay band on DeshSeva

Details

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 03 Research Officer Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official BPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 18-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the BPSC Research Officer Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.

BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Company Name Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Advt No. 08/2026
Post Name Research Officer
No of Posts 3
Salary Pay Band 9300-34800, Grade Pay 4600, Level-7
Qualification Post Graduation in History or Economics or Social Sciences with at least 55%
Age Limit 21 to 37/40/42 years (as on 01 August 2025)
Start Date 28 January 2026
Last Date 18 February 2026
Official Website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Category Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 2
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) 1
Total 3

Eligibility Criteria

  • Qualification: High Second Class (at least 55%) in Post-Graduation in History or Economics or Social Sciences (such as Anthropology, Geography, Philosophy, Political Science & International Relations, Psychology, Sociology) from a recognized university is compulsory.
  • Desirable Qualification: Preference of 10 marks in interview for candidates having at least two years of research work experience from a university or Government or Government-recognized Social Research Institute.
  • Experience: At least two years of research work experience (must be obtained by the advertisement publication date 27 January 2026). Experience certificate issued by Registrar/Deputy Registrar of recognized university or Director level of recognized Social Research Institute.

Salary/ Stipend

  • Pay Band: 9300-34800
  • Grade Pay: 4600
  • Level: 7

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 37 years for Unreserved (Male)
  • Maximum Age: 40 years for Backward Class/Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female) and Unreserved Female
  • Maximum Age: 42 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female)
  • Relaxations: As per Bihar Government rules for Government servants (5 years), Divyang (10 years), Ex-Servicemen (3 years + service period, max 57 years), etc.

Application Fee

  • Rs. 100/- for all candidates
  • Additional bank charges as applicable
  • Additional Rs. 200/- Biometric fee if Aadhaar number not provided

Important Dates

Event Date
Online Application Start Date 28 January 2026
Online Application Last Date 18 February 2026
Advertisement Publication Date 27 January 2026

Selection Process

  • Preliminary Competitive Examination (Objective General Studies - 150 marks, 2 hours)
  • Main Competitive Examination (General Hindi & General English - Qualifying 40 marks each, General Studies Paper-1 & 2 - 300 marks each, Optional Subject - 300 marks)
  • Interview - 110 marks + 10 marks preference for research experience (Total 120 marks)

How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online through the BPSC website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
  • One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory on https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
  • Complete profile creation with personal, address, qualification, experience details
  • Upload photo, signature, and lock profile
  • Apply for the advertisement, submit form, and pay fees
  • No hard copy of application needs to be sent
  • Keep printout of application and certificates safely

BPSC Research Officer Important Links

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BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026  - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application is 18 February 2026.

Q2. What is the educational qualification required for BPSC Research Officer post?

High Second Class (at least 55%) in Post-Graduation in History or Economics or Social Sciences from a recognized university is compulsory.

Q3. How many vacancies are there in BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026?

There are total 3 vacancies (2 Unreserved, 1 Extremely Backward Class).

Q4. What is the application fee for BPSC Research Officer Recruitment?

The application fee is Rs. 100/- for all candidates, plus additional bank charges and Rs. 200/- biometric fee if Aadhaar is not provided.

Q5. What is the selection process for BPSC Research Officer post?

The selection involves Preliminary Exam, Main Exam (with qualifying Hindi & English papers), and Interview (110 marks + 10 preference marks).

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Last updated: 18 May 2026

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