BPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Multiple Technical & Administrative Posts

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced a comprehensive recruitment drive for January 2026, offering 38 positions across four specialized technical and administrative domains. The recruitment window features positions for Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), Additional Director-cum-Assistant State Fire Officer, Boiler Inspector, and Factory Inspector, providing diverse career opportunities for engineering graduates and science graduates across Bihar's forestry, fire services, and labor regulation sectors. With application deadlines spanning from January 12 to February 3, 2026, this represents a significant recruitment cycle featuring competitive examination processes combining written tests, experience evaluation, and personal interviews. These Group-A and Group-B gazetted positions offer substantial career progression in Bihar government services with Level-9 to Level-12 pay matrix positions.

Recruitment Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

1. Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF) – Advertisement No. 02/2026

2. Additional Director-cum-Assistant State Fire Officer – Advertisement No. 04/2026

3. Boiler Inspector – Advertisement No. 06/2026

4. Factory Inspector – Advertisement No. 03/2026

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

ACF – Assistant Conservator of Forest:

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline; Science stream preferred

• Advanced qualifications: M.Sc. (Environmental Science, Forestry, Ecology), M.Tech., or M.B.A. (Environment/Forestry Management) are advantageous.​

Fire Officer:

• Bachelor's degree from Science faculty, OR

• Bachelor degree in Fire Engineering, OR

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering with mandatory Divisional Officer Course from National Fire College, Nagpur, or equivalent 3-month recognized training.​

Boiler Inspector:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering

• Must have reading and writing proficiency in Hindi (Devnagari script).​

Factory Inspector:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering/Technology, OR

• Bachelor degree in Medicine (MBBS) or Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

• Chemistry/Pharmaceutical specialization preferred for Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Inspector posts.​​

Experience Requirements

ACF: No experience required; open to fresh graduates.​

Fire Officer: Minimum 15 years in fire fighting services with at least 2 years as Divisional Fire Officer or senior supervisory equivalent position.​

Boiler Inspector: Minimum 2 years as technical personnel in boiler design, construction, maintenance, operation, testing, or inspection; OR implementation experience with Boilers Act, 1923.​

Factory Inspector: Minimum 2 years relevant experience in factory operations, industrial safety, or technical management.​​

Age Limits (as on 1 August 2025)

ACF: As per state norms (typically 18-35 years for fresh graduates).​

Fire Officer: Minimum 45 years, Maximum 55 years.​

Boiler Inspector: UR Male: 37 years; UR Female: 40 years; BC/EBC: 40 years; SC/ST: 42 years.​

Factory Inspector: 37-42 years (category-wise).​​

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation

• OBC/EBC: 3 years relaxation

• PwBD: 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC/EBC), 15 years (SC/ST)

• Bihar Government Servants: 5 years relaxation for specified posts

• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service period (maximum age 57)

Selection Process

ACF – Direct Evaluation & Written Examination

Three-stage process:

1. Written Examination (Offline): Objective/Subjective questions on forestry, environmental science, general knowledge, and administrative capacity

2. Physical Efficiency Test: Candidates meeting written test cutoff undergo physical fitness assessment

3. Interview (50 marks): Assessment of domain knowledge, personality, and suitability for forest administration
   Final Merit: Based on aggregate marks from all three stages; written exam shortlisting at 1:8 ratio.​

Fire Officer – Evaluation-Based Selection

Evaluation without written exam:

• Educational Qualification: 50 marks (based on degree qualifications and professional certifications)

• Experience: 20 marks (assessed on years of service and positions held)

• Interview: 30 marks (personal interview evaluation of fire management expertise and leadership).​

Boiler Inspector – Qualification & Interview Based

Two-stage process:

1. Document Verification: All educational, experience, and caste certificates verified

2. Interview (100 marks) + Educational Qualification Marks (100 marks): Combined scoring based on Matric (10 marks), Intermediate (20 marks), Graduation (60 marks), Postgraduate (10 marks) + interview performance
   Shortlisting: If applications exceed threshold, average percentage method applied; top 5 times vacancies called for interview.​

Factory Inspector – Interview & Qualification Assessment

Two-stage process:

1. Shortlisting: Based on academic qualifications and experience documentation

2. Interview (100 marks) + Educational Qualification Marks (100 marks)
   Medical Examination: Required post-interview for final selected candidates (fee: ₹16).​​

Important Dates

How to Apply

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)
Visit 

https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in

 and complete mandatory One Time Registration with:

• Valid Email ID (create unique account)

• Mobile Number (for OTP verification)

• Date of Birth

• Set a strong password for future login.​

Step 2: Create Detailed Profile
After OTR registration, log in and fill the comprehensive profile with:

• Personal Information (Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, DOB, Marital Status)

• Address Details (Current/Permanent)

• Educational Qualifications (Matric onwards with marks, year of passing, university)

• Work Experience (for experienced posts)

• Category and Subcategory (if applicable).​

Step 3: Upload Photograph & Signature

• Upload live passport-size color photograph using webcam (JPG, specific size requirement)

• Signature in both English and Hindi/Devnagari (if required for Boiler Inspector).​

Step 4: Integrate Documents (via Digilocker)
Integrate educational and identity documents through Digilocker or upload manually:

• Matric to PG certificates and mark sheets

• Experience/Service certificates

• Caste/Residence certificate (if applicable)

• No Objection Certificate (if currently employed).​

Step 5: Lock Profile
Review all details carefully and lock the profile before proceeding to apply for specific advertisements.​

Step 6: Apply for Advertisement

• Select the specific BPSC advertisement (ACF/Fire Officer/Boiler Inspector/Factory Inspector)

• Review eligibility criteria

• Verify personal information is correct

• Submit application.​

Step 7: Pay Application Fee

• Examination Fee: ₹100 (One hundred rupees)

• Biometric Fee: ₹200 (if Aadhaar not linked)

• Bank Charges: As per bank norms
  Pay through online payment gateway; receipt generation post-payment.​

Step 8: Download & Print Confirmation
After successful payment, download the application form confirmation page and print two copies for records and interview submission.​

Important Note: No changes allowed in application after submission. Profile can be unlocked for corrections only before submitting the application for the specific advertisement. Do not send hard copies to BPSC; apply only online.​

Important Links

• BPSC Official Website: 

• https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in

• Online Application Portal: 

• https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in

• ACF Notification PDF (Advt. 02/2026): Available on BPSC website

• Fire Officer Notification PDF (Advt. 04/2026): Available on BPSC website

• Boiler Inspector Notification PDF (Advt. 06/2026): Available on BPSC website

• Factory Inspector Notification PDF (Advt. 03/2026): Available on BPSC website

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many total vacancies are announced across all BPSC advertisements in January 2026?
BPSC has announced 38 total positions: ACF (12), Fire Officer (4), Boiler Inspector (5), and Factory Inspector (17). These span across technical and administrative domains under different Bihar government departments.​

Q2: What is the technical vs administrative role distribution?
Technical Posts: ACF (forest management), Boiler Inspector (industrial safety), Factory Inspector (labor regulation) = 34 positions. Administrative/Supervisory: Fire Officer (emergency services management) = 4 positions.​

Q3: Do all BPSC posts require written examinations?
No, selection processes vary: ACF requires written exam + physical test + interview; Fire Officer requires no written exam (evaluation-based on qualifications, experience, interview); Boiler Inspector & Factory Inspector require no written exam (interview + qualification marks assessment).​

Q4: What is the qualification requirement for each post?

• ACF: Bachelor's degree (Science preferred) or M.Sc./M.Tech./M.B.A. in Environmental/Forestry domains

• Fire Officer: Bachelor's degree + Fire Engineering/Mechanical Engineering + Divisional Officer Course

• Boiler Inspector: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Power Plant/Metallurgical Engineering

• Factory Inspector: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology OR MBBS/B.Pharm.​

Q5: What is the complete application deadline for all posts?

• ACF & Factory Inspector: 2 February 2026

• Fire Officer & Boiler Inspector: 3 February 2026
  Applications must be submitted online before 5:00 PM on respective deadlines; no offline submissions accepted.​

Q6: Which post requires the most work experience?
Fire Officer requires the most experience: minimum 15 years in fire fighting services with at least 2 years as Divisional Fire Officer. Other posts require 2 years or no prior experience.​

Q7: What is the application fee structure?
All BPSC posts charge a uniform fee: ₹100 examination fee + ₹200 biometric fee (if Aadhaar not linked). SC/ST/PwBD candidates may receive fee exemptions as per BPSC norms.​