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BPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 08-2026)

Bihar Public Service Commission

Domain: Civil Services
Employment Type: Other
Stage: Examination - Special Instructions

Posted: 1 month ago

Location: STATE (Bihar)

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Job Details

Final model answer key for the General Studies paper of the Research Officer Preliminary (Objective) Competitive Examination under Advt. No. 08/2026 has been released on the BPSC website. Earlier, a provisional answer key (Series-M) had been issued on 12-08-2026.

Level:
state
State:
Bihar
Exam Centers:
  • Exam centres: At centres located in Patna

Job Summary

Bihar Public Service Commission is recruiting for Research Officer under Advt.No. 08-2026. This notice publishes the final model answer key for the General Studies paper of the Preliminary (Objective) Examination.

Important Dates

  1. Notification published on

  2. Notification published on

  3. Admit card · Admit card download starts

  4. Notice published on

  5. Centre details available on Dashboard from

  6. Notification published on

  7. Examination · Exam date (General Studies, Series-M)

  8. Examination · Preliminary (Objective) Competitive Examination date

  9. Submission of declaration and attested photographs at exam centre

  10. Complaint submission windowEstimated

  11. Provisional answer key released on

  12. Correction window · Objection window opening date (answer key)

  13. Correction window · Objection window closing date (answer key)

Dates not announced

  • Exam timing (single shift)
  • Inquiry report timeline

Fee Structure

Application Fee

1. Objection fee (per question):
Rs. 250 per question for filing objections to the official answers

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Post Details

1. Research Officer

How to Apply

1. Objection filing:
Log in with your Username and Password and submit objections via the candidate Dashboard as per the displayed question booklet.
2. Window:
File objections only between 14.08.2026 and 18.08.2026.
3. Evidence:
Upload authentic documentary evidence in support of each objection.
4. Fee:
Pay Rs. 250 for each question challenged; objections by any other mode or after the deadline will not be accepted.
5. Step 1:
Go to https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in and log in with your Username and Password.
6. Step 2:
Open Dashboard → select GRIEVANCE dropdown → choose ‘Exam Malpractice’.
7. Step 3:
Fill in full details of the incident and upload supporting evidence.
8. Step 4:
Upload a sworn Affidavit; submit within 48 hours after the exam concludes.
9. OMR sheet download:
Login to https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login and download your OMR sheet from 11.09.2026 to 15.09.2026.
10. Report OMR discrepancies:
Email any discrepancy in the downloaded OMR sheet to examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in by 15.09.2026.
11. Mode and deadline binding (OMR):
OMR will not be provided after 15.09.2026; representations after the deadline or by any other mode will not be entertained.

Exam Pattern

1. Paper/Subject:
General Studies
2. Booklet Series:
Series-M
3. Question numbering:
Answers listed for Q. No. 1–150; Q.150 is marked Deleted.
4. Exam schedule:
15.07.2026 (Wednesday), single shift.
5. Exam timing:
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
6. OMR options:
Each question will have five options (A, B, C, D and E); option 'E' denotes Not Attempted.
7. Skipping a question:
If you choose not to answer a question, you must mark option 'E' on the OMR sheet.
8. Negative marking:
1/3 (one‑third) mark will be deducted for each question where no option is marked.

Admit Card Details

1. Admit card download start:
09.07.2026 via https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in/candidate/login (My Account → View/Download).
2. Centre details on Dashboard:
Available from 12.07.2026; use the ‘Admit Card Exam Center’ View/Download button to get details.
3. Barcode and Roll No.:
Verify that the e‑Admit Card shows the Roll Number with a Bar‑Code clearly printed.
4. Reporting and entry window:
Reach 2 hours early; entry permitted only up to 1 hour before the exam begins.
5. Mode of issue:
Admit cards will not be sent by post; carry the downloaded e‑Admit Card to the centre.
6. Exam date referenced:
Applies to the exam on 15.07.2026 (10:00 AM–12:00 Noon).

Document Requirements

1. Affidavit (mandatory):
An affidavit (sworn statement) must be uploaded with the malpractice complaint; complaints without an affidavit will not be considered.
2. Gazetted Officer–attested photograph:
Paste an attested photograph in the space provided on the form.
3. Signatures in two scripts:
Candidate’s signatures are required in both Hindi and English on the declaration.
4. Declaration form for photo/signature issue:
Download from https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in; fill fully and carry to the centre.
5. Two attested colour photographs:
One to paste on the e‑admit card and one to attach with the office copy for submission at the exam centre.
6. Government‑issued ID:
Carry the ID mentioned in the online application (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving Licence, etc.).
7. For answer‑key objection:
Upload authentic documentary evidence in support of each challenged question.

Important Instructions

1. Exam date and time:
The Preliminary (Objective) exam is on 15.07.2026 (Wednesday) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
2. Reporting and entry cut‑off:
Reach the centre at least one hour before the start; entry will be permitted only up to one hour before the exam begins.
3. Exit restriction:
Leave the examination hall/premises only after the examination ends.
4. OMR 'E' (Not Attempted) rule:
Five options (A, B, C, D, E) will be provided; to skip a question, mark option 'E'.
5. Negative marking:
If a question is left without marking any option, 1/3 (one‑third) mark will be deducted.
6. Banned stationery:
Marker/White Fluid/Blade/Eraser are not allowed inside the examination hall.
7. Electronics ban:
Carrying/using electronic items (mobile, Bluetooth gadget, smartwatch, electronic pen/paper, etc.) is prohibited inside the exam hall.
8. Action under law:
Unfair means will invite action under the Bihar Conduct of Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
9. Official information only:
Do not pay attention to rumours; refer to the Commission’s official website for information.
10. Answer‑key basis:
Official answers have been prepared according to the displayed question booklet; submit objections strictly as per that booklet.
11. Mode and deadline binding:
Objections submitted after 18.08.2026 or by any other mode will not be considered.
12. Check barcode on admit card:
Ensure Roll No. with Bar‑Code is clearly printed on the e‑Admit Card.
13. OMR download & representations:
Download OMR between 11.09.2026 and 15.09.2026; email discrepancies to examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in by 15.09.2026 only.

Disqualification Criteria

1. Possession/use of prohibited items:
Carrying chits or electronic devices in the examination hall and other unfair means will lead to debarment from the Commission’s examinations as per rules.
2. Violation of OMR rules:
Not adhering to OMR instructions (e.g., leaving questions blank without marking 'E') attracts negative marking and may be treated as non‑compliance.

Contact Details

Email: examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in

Address: Bihar Public Service Commission, 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna – 800001

Other Information

  • Issuing authority: Controller of Examinations, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna

  • Issuing authority (this notice): Controller of Examinations, Bihar Public Service Commission, Patna

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