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BPSC APO Syllabus Details 2026

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BPSC APO Recruitment Details 2026

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

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Stage‑1: Prelims (Screening – 250 marks)

Objective MCQ, 2 papers, each 2 hours.

Paper	Subject	Marks
I	General Studies	100
II	Law	150
	Total	250

Prelims marks normally screening ke liye hote hain, final merit Mains + Interview se banti hai (notification check karein).

Stage‑2: Mains (1000 marks – merit deciding)

Descriptive (likhne wala), 8 papers, 3–3 hours each.

Paper	Subject	Marks
1	General Studies	100
2	Hindi Language	100
3	English Language	100
4	Indian Judiciary Code, 2023 (naya criminal substantive law)	150
5	Indian Evidence Act, 2023	150
6	(i) Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (naya criminal procedure) (ii) Civil Procedure Code, 1908	75 + 75
7	Indian Constitutional Law	150
8	Other Laws	150
	Total	1000

Hindi & English papers qualifying hain: minimum 30 marks, lekin merit me marks add nahi hote.

Stage‑3: Interview

Viva‑voce: 100 marks.
Final merit = Mains (1000) + Interview (100) = 1100 marks.

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Prelims detailed syllabus

Paper I – General Studies (100 marks)

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (India + Bihar, especially legal / constitutional news)
General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – matric+ level)
Indian History & Culture (freedom struggle, Bihar ka role, important movements)
Indian Polity (Constitution basics, Parliament, President, PM, Judiciary, fundamental rights/duties, federalism)
Geography (India + Bihar: rivers, climate, agriculture, resources)

Paper II – Law (150 marks)

Indian Judiciary Code, 2023 (jo pehle IPC ki jagah aaya hai):
General principles of criminal liability, abetment, common intention, attempt, offences against human body, property, public order, etc.
Indian Evidence Act, 2023:
Relevancy, admissibility, burden of proof, presumptions, oral/documentary evidence, examination of witnesses.
Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (CrPC ka naya version):
FIR, investigation, arrest, bail, charge, trial procedure, appeals, revisions.
Civil Procedure Code, 1908:
Jurisdiction, suits, pleadings, appearance, ex‑parte decree, res judicata, execution, appeals.
Fundamental knowledge of the Indian Constitution:
Preamble, fundamental rights, DPSP, emergency provisions, amendment procedure, important Articles.

Mains detailed syllabus (paper‑wise)

Paper 1 – General Studies (100 marks)

Same topics as Prelims GS, lekin descriptive + thoda depth:

Current events (national, international, Bihar specific)
General Science & technology
Indian History & culture (with special reference to Bihar)
Indian Polity & governance
Indian & Bihar geography (economic and social aspects)

Paper 2 – Hindi (Qualifying – 100 marks)

स्तर: Bihar Board matric ke barabar.
व्याकरण (शुद्ध लेखन, शब्द, वाक्य, समास, संधि, अलंकार, मुहावरे)
निबंध लेखन
अपठित गद्यांश पर प्रश्न
वाक्य निर्माण व संशोधन

Minimum 30 marks lena compulsory; marks merit me count nahi honge.

Paper 3 – English (Qualifying – 100 marks)

Grammar & usage
Essay writing
Precis / summary writing
Letter writing
Comprehension

Yahaan bhi minimum 30 marks required; marks merit me add nahi honge.

Paper 4 – Indian Judiciary Code, 2023 (150 marks)

(Old IPC core topics, naya naam)

General exceptions, mens rea, joint liability
Offences against human body
Offences against property
Offences against women & children
Offences against public tranquility, state, public servants
Inchoate offences (attempt, abetment, conspiracy)

Paper 5 – Indian Evidence Act, 2023 (150 marks)

Relevancy of facts and admissions, confessions
Dying declaration, expert evidence
Hearsay rule, primary/secondary evidence
Burden of proof, presumption, estoppel
Examination of witnesses, cross‑examination, leading questions

Paper 6 – (i) Indian Civil Security Code, 2023 (Criminal procedure) (ii) CPC 1908 (75+75)

(i) Civil Security Code 2023 / Criminal procedure

Cognizable/non‑cognizable offences, bailable/non‑bailable
FIR, investigation, charge‑sheet
Arrest, remand, bail
Trial types, charge framing, compounding, plea bargaining
Appeals, revisions, maintenance, discharge, acquittal

(ii) Civil Procedure Code, 1908

Jurisdiction & place of suing
Parties to suit, cause of action
Res judicata, res sub judice
Pleadings (plaint, written statement), framing of issues
Interim orders, injunctions
Decree, judgment, execution, appeals

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Paper 7 – Indian Constitutional Law (150 marks)

Nature of Constitution, salient features
Preamble, fundamental rights (esp. Articles 14, 19, 21)
Directive Principles, fundamental duties
Union & State executive, legislature, judiciary
Centre‑State relations, emergency provisions
Constitutional amendments, basic structure doctrine
Important case laws (Kesavananda, Maneka Gandhi, etc.)

Paper 8 – Other Laws (150 marks)

Important special Acts (substantial + procedural):

Arms Act, 1959
Explosive Substances Act, 1908
NDPS Act, 1985
Information Technology Act, 2000 (esp. cyber offences chapter)
Bihar Prohibition & Excise Act, 2016 + related rules (2021, 2022)
Bihar Police Act, 2007
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
POCSO Act, 2012

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7‑day orientation plan

Day 1: Prelims GS + current affairs (Bihar focus)
Day 2: Prelims Law – 3 new codes (Judiciary, Evidence, Civil Security) overview
Day 3: Mains GS answer writing (2 GS answers daily)
Day 4: Hindi + English qualifying papers – 1–1 essay + 1 précis
Day 5: Indian Judiciary Code (offences against body/property)
Day 6: Evidence main chapters + Constitution FR/DP/Duties
Day 7: “Other Laws” (NDPS, POCSO, SC/ST, Corruption, Bihar Prohibition) quick notes + 1 full prelims mock.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released 300 vacancies for Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) under Home Department (Prosecution Directorate), Govt. of Bihar. The online application process has started and eligible Law Graduates (LLB) can apply within the given dates.