- 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
- Official Notification PDF: Click here | Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Arattai Channel: Click Here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
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- Download Mobile App: Click Here
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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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