The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released a promising recruitment notification for graduates seeking stable government jobs in Bihar. The BPSC Auditor Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 09/2026) invites online applications for 102 posts of Auditor under the Panchayati Raj Department (Panchayati Raj Vibhag), Bihar. This includes 28 regular vacancies and 74 backlog/special vacancies, aimed at strengthening financial auditing and oversight in rural local bodies.
This is a golden opportunity for commerce, economics, and related graduates to secure a prestigious role with good pay and benefits. Online applications have started recently, so eligible candidates should prepare documents and apply promptly via the official portal.
Key Highlights of BPSC Auditor Recruitment 2026
- Total Vacancies: 102 posts of Auditor (28 regular + 74 backlog/special)
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
- Department: Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Bihar
- Advertisement No.: 09/2026
- Online Application Start Date: February 5, 2026
- Online Application Last Date: February 26, 2026 (some sources mention 28 February; confirm on official site)
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Application Mode: Online only
Vacancies are distributed category-wise (e.g., General, EWS, EBC, BC, SC, ST, with reservations for women), following Bihar government norms. This ensures inclusivity with relaxations for reserved categories.
Eligibility Criteria for BPSC Auditor 2026
Candidates must meet these requirements to apply:
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree (Graduate/Honours/Pass Course) in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics from a recognized university.
- Professional qualifications are also eligible: MBA (Finance), Chartered Accountant (CA), ICWA, or Company Secretary (CS).
- Additional requirements may apply as per the official notification (e.g., knowledge of Hindi or computer proficiency if specified).
Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025 for regular posts; August 1, 2026 for backlog posts in some cases)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years for General (Male), 40 years for BC/EBC (Male/Female) and General (Female), 42 years for SC/ST (Male/Female)
- Age relaxation is provided as per Bihar government rules for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, and others. Check the detailed notification for exact limits.
Ensure your qualifications align perfectly to prevent application rejection.
Selection Process for BPSC Auditor
The recruitment follows a multi-stage, merit-based process:
- Preliminary Examination (Screening Stage)
- Objective-type (MCQs) questions.
- Covers General Studies topics.
- Total Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 hours
- Qualifying in nature; marks help shortlist for mains.
- Main/Written Examination
- Descriptive/subjective papers.
- Includes General Hindi, General Studies (multiple papers), and possibly an optional subject related to auditing/commerce.
- Detailed pattern and syllabus available in the official notification.
- Interview
- Personality test for shortlisted candidates.
- Marks: Typically around 120 (as per similar BPSC recruitments).
- Document Verification
- Final stage for selected candidates to verify originals.
Final merit is based on combined scores from mains and interview. Prepare thoroughly using previous year papers, standard books on General Studies, and commerce-related subjects.
Salary and Benefits
Appointed Auditors will receive a competitive pay scale as per Bihar government norms (likely Level-7 or equivalent under 7th Pay Commission, starting around Rs. 44,900 or higher), plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance, and other perks. The role offers job security, promotions, and opportunities in financial auditing at the panchayat level.
How to Apply Online for BPSC Auditor Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Go to the “Online Application” or “Recruitment” section.
- Register with your details (name, mobile, email) and generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and category information.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee: Rs. 600 for General/OBC; relaxations/exemptions for SC/ST/Female/Bihar residents as per rules.
- Submit the form, download the confirmation, and print it for records.
Monitor the website for admit cards, exam dates, and updates.