BPSC Assistant Environmental Scientist Recruitment 2025

Advertisement No. 88/2025 for Bihar State Pollution Control Board

Brief Description

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) invites online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the recruitment of 17 posts of Assistant Environmental Scientist in the Bihar State Pollution Control Board under the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department, Govt. of Bihar. The selection will be based on academic records, work experience, and an interview.

Important Dates & Application Fee

Application Dates To be Notified
Application Fee To be Notified

Note: The detailed schedule for online application and fee payment will be published on the BPSC website.

Vacancy Details Total: 17 Posts

Category
Total Posts
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

Eligibility, Pay & Age Limit

Educational Qualification

  • Master's Degree with at least Second Class in Environmental Science from a recognized University/Institution.
  • OR
  • Master's Degree with at least Second Class in any of the following: Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Life Science / Environmental Biology.

Experience, Pay & Age

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience in a relevant field.
  • Pay Scale: Pay Level-9.
  • Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025): Minimum 21 years. Maximum 37 years for General (Male), with relaxations for other categories.

Selection Process

Merit-Based Selection (100 Marks)

  • The selection will be based on merit, calculated from academic records, work experience, and an interview. There will be no written examination.
  • Academic Records: Maximum 60 marks (based on percentage in Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, and Post-Graduation).
  • Work Experience: Maximum 20 marks (4 marks for each completed year of relevant post-qualification experience, up to a maximum of 5 years).
  • Interview: 20 marks.

How to Apply

  1. Candidates must apply online through the official BPSC website: `www.bpsc.bih.nic.in`.
  2. The detailed instructions and dates for the online application will be published on the website.
  3. Fill in all required details, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee online.
  4. After final submission, take a printout of the application form for your records.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will there be a written exam for this post?

No, the selection for the Assistant Environmental Scientist will be based on merit calculated from your academic performance, work experience, and an interview. There is no written test.

2. I have one year of experience. Am I eligible?

No, a minimum of two years of post-qualification work experience in a relevant field is mandatory to be eligible for this post.

3. I am from another state. Can I apply for this recruitment?

Yes, any citizen of India can apply. However, candidates from outside Bihar will be considered under the Unreserved (General) category and will not get the benefit of reservation.

4. How will the marks for work experience be calculated?

You will get 4 marks for each completed year of relevant work experience after your post-graduation, up to a maximum of 20 marks (for 5 years of experience).

5. When will the application process start?

The dates for online registration and application have not been announced in this short notice. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official BPSC website for the detailed schedule.