The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has invited applications for the Mineral Development Officer posts in the Mines & Geology Department of Bihar. The apply link is at the bottom of the page.
| Advt. No | 36/2025 |
| Start Date | 23 May 2025 |
| Last Date | 16 June 2025 |
| Post Name | Mineral Development Officer |
| Vacancy | 15 |
| Eligibility | M.Sc/M.Tech |
| Age | 21 – 37 years (for gen cat) |
| Fee | ₹ 750/- (for gen cat) |
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Notification: 22.05.2025
Important Dates
The eligible applicant can apply online for the recruitment of 15 vacancies for the Post of Mineral Development Officer (MDO) in the Mines & Geology departments of Bihar under the Bihar Public Service Commission(BPSC) 2025. The online application started on 23rd May 2025 on the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission. The last date for the application as per the notification of BPSC – 2025 is 16th June 2025.
BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Breakup
| SI.NO | Category | Vacancies |
| 01. | UR | 08 |
| 02. | EWS | 02 |
| 03. | SC | 01 |
| 04. | ST | 00 |
| 05. | EBC | 02 |
| 06. | BC | 02 |
| 07. | BC- Female | 00 |
| Total | 15 |
🎯 The number of vacancies in the Recruitment of the Bihar Public Service Commission 2025 is PROVISIONAL and may increase or decrease.
🎯 The aforesaid horizontal reservations will be provided in a compartmentalized manner. Reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ PwD category candidates will be applicable only to the candidates belonging to the State of Bihar.
🎯 To avail the benefit of reservation, SC/ST/OBC/EWS/ PwD category candidates must submit a Caste/Relevant Certificate in the proforma prescribed by the Govt.. of Bihar and issued by the competent authority along with a Domicile Certificate of the State of Bihar.
🎯 The SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD category candidates belonging to States other than the State of Bihar will be treated under the Unreserved category.
Eligibility/ Qualification/ Experience
BPSC Mineral Development Officer
🎯 Candidates must have an M.Sc. degree in geology/applied geology/ M.Tech in geology/and a degree in mining engineering from any recognized university/institute.
🎯Knowledge of Hindi is essential.
🎯 The candidate must have been a citizen of India.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025):
| Category | Age |
| General (Male) | 21 – 37 years |
| OBC/EBC/BC (Male & Female) | 21 – 40 years |
| All Female | |
| SC/ST (Male & Female) | 21 – 42 years |
Age relaxation under the Guidelines of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Mineral Development Officer Recruitment 2025.
Application Fee / How to pay
The applicant pays the application fee online only using a debit card/ credit card/ Net banking. “FEE ONCE PAID SHALL NOT BE REFUNDED.”
| Category | Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹ 750/- |
| Candidates belonging to the other States. | |
| SC/ST/PwBD (for Bihar only) | ₹ 200/- |
| Reserved/unreserved (Female) | |
| Biometric fee | ₹ 200/- |
Selection Process
Stage I: Written Examination (MCQ).
Stage II: Interview.
How to Fill / Apply Form
Step 01: Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission. Bihar Public Service Commission
Step 02: Click on the ‘Apply online’ menu available on the left side of the page. then click on the link ‘B.P.S.C. Online Application’. It will lead to a new website.
Step 03: If you have not registered before, click on “Online Registration”, if you have registered yourself before then click on “Login”.
Step 04: After filling the form properly, click on the “Submit” button. Login ID and Password will be generated and will be sent to the registered email ID and mobile number. Please note down the Login ID and Password for future reference.
Step 05: To upload a photo & sign, candidates must login using their Login ID and Password. Check the size of the photo & sign.
Step 06: Next, make the payment using the available options. Check the application fee.
Step 07: Please preview the application form and check all the information you have filled/entered before final submit as after submitting the form in this step, the candidate will not be able to edit/modify the application form.
Step 08: After submitting the application in Step 07, candidates are required to take printout of the application form. Click on “Application printout/reprint”. Check the last date to print the application.
Quick Links
Apply now (Link turns on: 23.05.2025)
Reservation
🎯 The benefit of reservation will be available only to those candidates whose permanent residence is in the state of Bihar.
🎯 The benefit of reservation related to women and disability will be given only to candidates from outside the state under the general category. No other benefit as a reservation will be given to them.
| SI No | Reserved Category | Category code |
| 01. | Unreserved (UR) | 01 |
| 02. | Schedule caste (SC) | 02 |
| 03. | Schedule Tribe (ST) | 03 |
| 04. | Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 |
| 05. | Backward Class (BC) | 05 |
| 06. | Backward Class Female (BC-F) | 06 |
| 07. | Economically weaker Section (EWS) | 07 |
