BPSC Assistant Branch Officer DV Schedule 2026 Released for 41 Posts: Check Dates and Documents

Overview

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Assistant Branch Officer Document Verification (DV) Schedule 2026 for candidates who qualified in the recruitment examination. The selection drive, also referred to as the Assistant Section Officer recruitment, is being conducted to fill 41 vacancies in Bihar government departments. Shortlisted candidates must check their roll number, reporting time and verification date in the official schedule.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

Candidates should rely on the roll number-wise DV notice for the exact date and reporting time. They are advised to reach the verification venue before the reporting deadline, as late entry may not be permitted.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university or institution.
• Candidates were required to possess the prescribed qualification by the cut-off date stated in the recruitment notification.
• During document verification, the original degree certificate and semester-wise or year-wise marksheets must be produced.
• Candidates with qualifications obtained from foreign institutions should carry the relevant equivalence certificate issued by the competent authority.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years.
• Maximum age for unreserved male candidates: 37 years.
• Maximum age for unreserved female and eligible BC/EBC candidates: 40 years.
• Maximum age for eligible SC/ST candidates: 42 years.
• Age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories, persons with benchmark disabilities and other eligible applicants under Bihar government rules.

Fees

• General and other state candidates: ₹600.
• Bihar SC/ST candidates: ₹150.
• Female candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar: ₹150.
• Persons with benchmark disabilities: ₹150.
• Applicable bank, portal or biometric charges may have been payable separately at the application stage.

Selection Process

1. Preliminary Examination: Candidates are screened through an objective-type test covering the subjects prescribed by BPSC.
2. Main Examination: Applicants shortlisted in the preliminary examination appear for the main written examination.
3. Document Verification and Final Selection: Qualified candidates attend DV, after which final eligibility and merit are determined subject to verification of original records.

How to Apply

The online application process for this recruitment cycle has closed. Candidates shortlisted for document verification should complete the following steps:

1. Visit the BPSC official website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Open the latest notices or examination calendar section on the homepage.
3. Select the link for the Assistant Branch Officer/Assistant Section Officer DV Schedule 2026.
4. Download the schedule PDF and search for the relevant roll number using the search option.
5. Note the verification date, reporting time, venue and any instructions mentioned against the roll number.
6. Download and complete any document verification form or declaration provided by the Commission.
7. Arrange all original certificates with self-attested photocopies in the prescribed order.
8. Report to the venue on time with a valid photo identity card and copies of the online application form and admit card.

Documents Required for Verification

• Printed copy of the submitted online application form.
• Preliminary and main examination admit cards, where applicable.
• Matriculation certificate or marksheet as proof of date of birth.
• Graduation degree and all relevant marksheets.
• Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, driving licence or another valid government photo ID.
• Bihar domicile or residence certificate, if claiming state-specific benefits.
• Caste, non-creamy layer or EWS certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable.
• Disability certificate for candidates claiming PwBD reservation.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• No-objection certificate for candidates employed in government service.
• Any name-change affidavit, marriage certificate or supporting record if the name differs across documents.

Candidates should carry both original documents and self-attested photocopies. Failure to establish eligibility may lead to cancellation of candidature.

Important Links

FAQs

1. How many BPSC Assistant Branch Officer vacancies are being filled?

The recruitment drive is intended to fill 41 Assistant Branch Officer/Assistant Section Officer posts.

2. Where can candidates check the DV schedule?

The roll number-wise schedule can be downloaded from the latest notices section of bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

3. Are photocopies sufficient for document verification?

No. Candidates should carry the original certificates along with self-attested photocopies and a valid photo identity document.