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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 88/2025 for the recruitment of Assistant Environmental Scientist under the Bihar State Pollution Control Board, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department. A total of 17 vacancies are available. Candidates with Postgraduate degrees in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Physics can apply online from 27 August 2025 to 19 September 2025.
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BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Vacancy Details
Important Date
- Application Start: 27 August 2025
- Last Date : 19 September 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card: To be announced
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age:
- UR (Male): 37 years,
- UR (Female)
- BC/EBC (Male/Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male/Female): 42 years
- Age Relaxation:
- Contractual Employees: Age relaxation equivalent to service duration (max 60 years)
- Govt Employees: 5 years relaxation (max 5 attempts)
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service duration (max age 57 years)
- Note: Kindly Read Full Official Notification Before Apply.
Application Fees
- All Candidates: ₹100/-
- Without Aadhaar: Additional ₹200/- Biometric Fee
Qualification
- Postgraduate degree in any one of the following:
- Chemistry
- Biology / Life Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Physics
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Full Eligibility
Candidates must possess a Postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Physics from a recognized university. The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age varies by category (up to 42 years). Only Bihar domicile candidates are eligible for reservation benefits. Preference will be given to those with contractual experience in the same post within Bihar State departments.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Postgraduate degree in Chemistry / Biology / Environmental Science / Physics |
| Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025) |
UR (Male): 21–37 years UR (Female), BC/EBC (Male/Female): up to 40 years SC/ST (Male/Female): up to 42 years Contractual Employees: Relaxation equal to service duration (max 60 years) PwBD: Additional 10 years Ex-Servicemen: 3 years + service duration (max age 57 years) |
| Domicile Requirement | Only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible for reservation benefits |
| Reservation Criteria | As per Bihar Government norms for SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS/PwBD/Women |
| Experience Preference | Up to 25 marks for contractual experience in same post within Bihar departments |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination + Interview + Experience-based Preference |
| Other Conditions | All certificates must be valid as of the last date of application (19.09.2025) |
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Salary
The selected candidates for the post of Assistant Environmental Scientist will receive a salary as per Level-6 of the Bihar Pay Matrix, ranging from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400. In addition to the basic pay, they will be entitled to government allowances and benefits as per the rules of the Bihar State Pollution Control Board.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Approx. Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹50,000 – ₹65,000 (including allowances) |
- Basic Pay as per Level-6 of Bihar Pay Matrix
- Dearness Allowance (DA) as applicable
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) based on posting location
- Medical Benefits under Bihar Govt schemes
- Pension & Provident Fund as per service rules
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Selection Process
The selection for the post of Assistant Environmental Scientist will be based on a Written Examination, followed by an Interview. Candidates with contractual experience in the same post will receive preference marks. Final merit will be prepared based on total score including written, interview and experience-based marks.
- Written Examination – Two papers totaling 400 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks – As per category (UR: 40%, SC/ST/PwBD/Women: 32%)
- Experience Preference – Up to 25 marks for relevant contractual service
- Interview – 50 marks oral assessment
- Final Merit List – Based on total marks from written, experience and interview
- Tie-Breaking Criteria – Higher written marks, then age, then name alphabetically
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Exam Pattern
The selection for Assistant Environmental Scientist will be based on a Written Examination of two papers totaling 400 marks. Paper-I will test General Studies, while Paper-II will be based on an Optional Subject chosen by the candidate. The exam will be objective type with negative marking of 0.33 marks for each wrong answer.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Studies (Part I & II) | Objective | 100 | 2 Hours | 100 |
| Paper-II | Optional Subject (Physics / Chemistry / Environmental Science / Biology) | Objective | 100 | 2 Hours | 300 |
| Interview | Oral Assessment | — | — | — | 50 |
- Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Multiple Answers: Treated as incorrect, even if one is correct
- Unanswered Questions: No penalty
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR – 40%, EBC – 34%, BC – 36.5%, SC/ST/Women/PwBD – 32%
- Optional Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: Post / Category Wise Vacancy
BPSC has announced a total of 17 vacancies for the post of Assistant Environmental Scientist under Advertisement No. 88/2025. These vacancies are distributed across various categories with 35% horizontal reservation for women and 4% reservation for PwBD candidates as per Bihar Government norms.
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 07 | 02 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 | 00 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 03 | 01 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 02 | 00 |
| Backward Class Female (BCL) | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 17 | 03 |
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: How To Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online for BPSC Assistant Environmental Scientist Recruitment 2025 through the official portal. The application process includes One Time Registration (OTR), profile creation, document upload and fee payment. Only applications submitted via bpsconline.bihar.gov.in will be accepted.
- Visit the official website: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) with valid email and mobile number
- Log in and fill out the Profile Information in six steps
- Upload photo and signature as per specifications
- Link or upload documents via DigiLocker or manual upload
- Go to New Application Tab and select Advertisement No. 88/2025
- Fill out the application form carefully and verify all entries
- Pay the application fee online (₹100 + ₹200 if Aadhaar not used)
- Download and print the application form for future reference
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Bihar All Vacancy 2025 | Click Here |
| BPSC All Jobs 2025 | Click Here |
BPSC Recruitment 88/2025: FAQs
What is the last date to apply for BPSC Assistant Environmental Scientist 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 19 September 2025.
What is the educational qualification required?
A Postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Physics is mandatory.
Is there any age relaxation for contractual employees?
Yes, contractual employees are eligible for age relaxation equivalent to their service duration, up to a maximum age of 60 years.
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?
Yes, but reservation benefits are only applicable to Bihar domicile candidates.
Is there negative marking in the written exam?
Yes, 0.33 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
What is the salary for Assistant Environmental Scientist?
The salary is as per Level-6 of Bihar Pay Matrix: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 plus allowances.
How will the final merit list be prepared?
Based on written exam marks, experience preference and interview performance.