BPSC CDPO Exam Guide 2026
BPSC CDPO 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Bpsc cdpo recruitment overview
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post | Child Development Officer |
| Minimum Qualification | Graduation |
| Number of Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Last Date to Apply | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Result Date | To be announced |
| State | Bihar Government Jobs |
| Official Website | BPSC |
📊 Application Fee
- E.B.C
- 11
- Total
- 55
- General
- 22
- Category
- Vacancy
- Scheduled Caste
- 9
- Scheduled Tribe
- 0
- Backward Classes
- 6
- BPSC CDPO Vacancies 2022
- Economically Weaker Section
- 5
- Female Candidates of Backward Classes
- 2
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- General
- INR 600
- Category
- Application Fees (Expected)
- SC/ST/Reserved Female candidates who are residents of Bihar/Handicapped candidates
- INR 150
📊 Application Fee
- Category
- Maximum Age Limit
- SC/ST candidates
- 42 years
- B.C/E.B.C/Female Candidates
- 40 years
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Exam | Subjects | Total Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | General Knowledge and General Awareness, including Current National and International Affairs | 150 | 2 hours |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Exam | Subjects | Total Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects | General Hindi | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies 1 | 300 | 3 hours | |
| General Studies 2 | 300 | 3 hours | |
| Optional Subjects | Home Science | 300 | 3 hours |
| Psychology | |||
| Sociology | |||
| Labour and Social Welfare |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Prelims | Mains |
|---|---|
| General Awareness and General Knowledge National and International Affairs Sports Events Books and Authors History General Science New inventions. Political Science. About India and its neighbouring countries. The National Current Affairs, as well as, International Current Affairs. Important Dates. Music & Literature. | General Hindi रस अलंकार समास पर्यायवाची विलोम तत्सम एवं तदभव वाक्यांशों के लिए शब्द निर्माण लोकोक्तियाँ एवं मुहावरे |
| General Studies Paper 1 Economics Geography Current Affairs Reasoning and Mental Ability. | |
| Sociology Social Stratification/ Demography/ Change Types of Society Economy and Society Industrial and Urban Society institution, culture Social Groups Social structure, social system, social action | |
| Home Science Environmental Studies Physics Chemistry Biology | |
| General Studies Paper 2 Women Development & Empowerment Child and Law Child – Welfare, Labour & Abuse Major Institutes and Schemes in the Field of ECCE |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Post | Salary (in Rs.) | Pay Band |
|---|---|---|
| CDPO | Rs. 53,000-1,67,800 | 9,300 - 34,800 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Category | Cut Off Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| Written Exam | Final Exam | |
| Unreserved | 491 | 584 |
| Unreserved (Female) | 472 | 566 |
| EWS | 482 | 577 |
| EWS (Female) | 436 | 555 |
| SC | 441 | 538 |
| SC (Female) | 412 | 526 |
| EBC | 461 | 562 |
| EBC (Female) | 430 | 542 |
| BC | 480 | 575 |
| BC (Female) | 459 | 544 |
| BCL | 439 | 536 |
| Disabled (OH) | 439 | 537 |
| Disabled (MD) | 403 | 487 |
| Grandchild of Ex-Freedom Fighter | 481 | Selected on merit |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of Book | Author | Publisher | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucent General Hindi | Lucent | Lucent | The books mentioned here have a similar syllabus and course structure as the BPSC CDPO exam. These books will strengthen your preparation and help you to understand the exam trend and expected questions. |
| Objective Home Science at a Glance | Deepak Kumar | - | |
| Lucent’s General Knowledge (Science section) | Lucent | Lucent |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What are the total vacancies available under the BPSC CDPO Recruitment?
The Commission has released a total of 55 vacancies for the 2022 recruitment cycle. A similar approximate number is expected for the 2023 cycle.
Q2.Which posts are offered under the BPSC CDPO 2023?
The BPSC CDPO recruitment is conducted for the post of Child Development Post Officer.
Q3.How to apply for the BPSC CDPO Recruitment 2023?
Interested candidates can apply for the BPSC CDPO recruitment 2023 by visiting the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission.
Q4.What are the best books to prepare for the BPSC CDPO Exam?
The best books to prepare for this exam are - GK by Lucent Publications and Objective Home Science at a Glance by Deepak Kumar.
Q5.How much salary is offered in BPSC CDPO Recruitment?
The selected candidates will be offered an in-hand salary of Rs. Rs. 53000-1,67000 as per the latest recruitment notification.
Q6.What is the Child Development Officer’s educational qualification eligibility?
The candidates must have cleared Graduation from a recognized University.
Q7.What is the age limit to apply for the BPSC CDPO post?
The age limit to apply for this post is 21 to 37 years.
Q8.What is the BPSC CDPO selection process?
The BPSC CDPO selection process comprises two stages of Written examination - Prelims and Mains, followed by an Interview stage.
Q9.What is the minimum qualifying marks for the BPSC CDPO recruitment?
For General candidates, the minimum qualifying marks for the Written examination are 40%.
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