BPSC Public Relation Officer in Bihar State Pollution Control Board: Recruitment Details!
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the recruitment for the position of Public Relation Officer (PRO) within the Bihar State Pollution Control Board, operating under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Govt. of Bihar. This recruitment, advertised under Advertisement No. 35/2025, seeks to fill a single vacancy for this role.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 16/05/2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 19/05/2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | 10/06/2025 |
| Last Date for Calculation of Work Experience | 10/06/2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be Notified Later |
| Written Exam Date | To be Notified Later |
| Result Date | To be Notified Later |
Critical Deadlines
Ensure your online application is submitted and the fee is paid by the last date, June 10, 2025. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Vacancy Details
This recruitment drive is for a single post of Public Relation Officer.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Public Relation Officer (PRO) | 01 |
The position is under the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, Govt. of Bihar, specifically within the Bihar State Pollution Control Board. The location of posting is Patna, Bihar.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits to be eligible for this recruitment.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/Mass Communication |
| Minimum Age (as on 01.08.2025) | 21 Years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2025) - Unreserved (Male) | 37 Years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2025) - BC/EBC (Male & Female) & Unreserved (Female) | 40 Years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2025) - SC/ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per Bihar Government rules. Contractual employees working in similar posts under various departments/institutions/boards of the Bihar Government will receive relaxation in the upper age limit equivalent to their service period, up to a maximum age of 60 years as on 01.08.2025.
Experience gained on a contractual basis in a similar post under the Bihar Government will be given weightage in the selection process.
Application Fee
The application fee varies based on the candidate's category.
| Category | Fee Amount | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC Candidates | Rs. 750/- | Online |
| SC/ST/PH/Female Candidates | Rs. 200/- | Online |
Salary
The salary for the Public Relation Officer position is as per Pay Level-6. Further details on allowances and other financial benefits will be as per Bihar Government norms.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Public Relation Officer (PRO) | Level-6 |
Selection Process
The selection process involves a written examination and an interview.
| Stage | Description | Weightage/Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Objective Type | Minimum qualifying marks: UR - 40%, EBC - 34%, BC - 36.5%, SC/ST/Female/PwD - 32% |
| Work Experience Weightage | Maximum 25 marks (5 marks per year of satisfactory service on contract) | Added after achieving minimum qualifying marks in written exam |
| Interview | Oral Test | 50 Marks |
The written examination syllabus includes Journalism Principles, Communication, Editing, and Public Relations, each carrying 50 marks. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each incorrect answer in the written exam.
Important Note on Selection
Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination to be considered for the work experience weightage and subsequent interview.
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply online through the official BPSC website (Through OTR).
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
- Navigate to the "Apply Online" section.
- Find the link for Advertisement No. 35/2025, Public Relation Officer Recruitment.
- Register by providing the required details, including email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other relevant information.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment modes (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking).
- Review the filled application form before final submission.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for your records.