The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the recruitment of Assistant Town Planning Supervisors through its official notification, Advertisement Number 07/2026. There are a total of 36 permanent positions currently available for recruitment under the Office of Urban Development and Housing and the Bihar State Government.
Important Dates for BPSC ATPS Recruitment 2026
Given below is the officially announced timeline for the application process :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | January 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 05 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 05 February 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be announced |
Apply Online for BPSC Recruitment 2026
- Go to the BPSC Online Application Portal.
- Register new or login with already created accounts.
- Ensure filling of details in a well-structured manner.
- Upload required documents and photographs.
- Online application fee payment.
- The application must be submitted, and the download process for the confirmation page should begin.
Eligibility Criteria for BPSC ATPS Recruitment 2026
Candidates must meet the given criteria for the selection process :
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Degree/Diploma in Planning such as Bachelor of Planning, PG Diploma in Planning or Master’s degree in Town/Urban/Regional/City/Country Planning |
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age (UR Male) | 37 years |
| Maximum Age (UR Female / BC / EBC) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age (SC / ST) | 42 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 01 August 2025 |
Selection Process for BPSC Recruitment 2026
- Selection will be made only through Written Competitive Examination.
- In recruitment process, there is no stage of conducting an interview.
- The written exams shall consist of General Studies and an optional subject.
- The elective subjects are either Town Planning or Remote Sensing & GIS.
- The final merit list will be made solely on the basis of marks obtained in the written test.
Salary Structure of BPSC ATPS 2026
The shortlisted candidates will be payed in following way :
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400 |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA, and other government allowances |
Key Points to Note
- Late applications received after 05 February 2026 will not be considered.
- Aadhar Card-based verification, in particular, would be opted instead of the biometric
- The candidates are required to have the prescribed planning qualification.
- The date for this examination would be released later on the BPSC website.
Important Links – BPSC ATPS Recruitment 2026
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Syllabus | Click Here |
| Exam Calendar | Click Here |
| Contact | Click Here |
FAQs – BPSC ATPS Recruitment 2026
A total of 36 vacant posts have been announced.
The online application deadline is 05 February 2026.
21 years as on 01 August 2025.
No, selection is only on the basis of a written competitive exam.
Pay Level 7 with the salary range of Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400
Degrees/Diplomas in Town/Urban/Regional/City/Country Planning and Planning with GIS are accepted.
Yes. Candidates from other states are also eligible.
It consists of General studies and optional subjects – either ‘Town Planning’ or ‘Remote Sensing & GIS’.
Aadhar is not mandatory.
