Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Announces APO Answer Key 2026
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official answer key for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) recruitment exam conducted on July 15, 2026. This recruitment drive is for a total of 300 vacancies across various categories.
Recruitment Overview
The online application process for the BPSC APO 2026 began on February 27 and closed on March 20, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access the answer key to evaluate their performance.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 27 February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 20 March 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 20 March 2026
- Exam Date: 15 July 2026
- Admit Card Availability: Released
- Answer Key Release Date: 12 August 2026
Application Fee Details
- All Candidates: Rs. 100/-
- Additional Bank Charges Apply
- Payment Modes: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online methods
Age Criteria for BPSC APO 2026
- Minimum Age (as of 1 August 2026): 21 years
- Maximum Age for UR Male: 37 years
- Maximum Age for Female UR, BC, EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
- Maximum Age for SC, ST (Male & Female): 42 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per BPSC rules
Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 300 posts are available for the Assistant Prosecution Officer position, distributed as follows:
| Post Name | Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) | General | 129 |
| EWS | 29 | |
| EBC | 64 | |
| BC | 25 | |
| BC-Female | 4 | |
| SC | 42 | |
| ST | 7 |
Educational Qualification Required
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Indian university (3-year or 5-year course).
- Candidates are advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying.
How to Download the BPSC APO Answer Key 2026
- Visit the Important Links section below.
- Click on the relevant Answer Key link.
- You will be redirected to a login page.
- Enter your Registration Number, Login ID, Birth Date or Password, and Captcha code.
- Submit the details by clicking the Login button.
- After successful login, download the answer key for your reference.
- Alternatively, the answer key is available on the official BPSC website.
Selection Process
The recruitment selection will be conducted through multiple stages including:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Important Links
- Download Answer Key - General Studies: General Studies
- Download Answer Key - Law: Law
- Check Answer Key Notice: Click Here
- Download Admit Card: Click Here
- Download Admit Card Notice: Click Here
- Download Exam Date Notice: Click Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Has the BPSC APO Answer Key 2026 been released?
A: Yes, it was released on 12 August 2026.
Q: When was the exam conducted?
A: The exam took place on 15 July 2026.
Q: Where can candidates check the answer key?
A: On the official BPSC website under the notifications section.
Q: What details are needed to download the answer key?
A: Registration Number or Roll Number, Password, and Captcha code.
Q: What is the official BPSC website?
A: https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/
