BPSC Assistant Environmental Scientist (AES) Recruitment 2025
Recruitment Overview
- Recruiting Body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Position: Assistant Environmental Scientist under the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bihar State Pollution Control Board. - Total Vacancies: 17 posts
Important Dates
- Notification Released: Around 26–27 August 2025.
- Online Application: Opens 27 August 2025 and closes 19 September 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Physics from a recognized university.
(Note: A few sources mention B. Sc. qualification, but the official notification specifies a Master’s degree.) . - Age Limit (as of 1 August 2025):
- General (UR): 21–37 years
- UR Female / BC / EBC: Up to 40 years
- SC/ST: Up to 42 years
- Additional relaxations apply for government servants, PWD, and ex-servicemen, as per norms.
Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Total Posts | Female | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| EWS | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ST | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| EBC | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| BC | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | – | – |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PH / Female: ₹100 (no fee concession mentioned, but same amount)
- Payment must be made online through BPSC portal.
Selection Process
- Written Examination:
- Paper I (General Studies): 100 marks, 2 hours, objective-type MCQs
- Paper II (Subject – Optional): 300 marks, 3 hours.
- Personal Interview: 50 marks.
- Preference Marks:
Up to 25 marks awarded (5 marks per year) for relevant contractual government experience. - Minimum Qualifying Marks (Category-wise):
- UR: 40%
- EBC: 34%
- BC: 36.5%
- SC/ST/Women/PWD: 32%.
- Final Merit: Combination of written test, interview, and preference marks.
Salary & Perks
- Pay Level: Level 6 of the Bihar Pay Matrix
- Basic Pay: ₹35,400 per month
- Perks: Includes HRA, medical allowance, retirement benefits, leave, and other government allowances.
Exam Syllabus
- Paper I (General Studies):
- General Science & Environmental Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Reasoning & Logical Ability
- Indian Polity & Governance
- Geography & Environmental Concerns.
- Paper II (Subject-specific – based on Master’s specialization):
- Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Environmental Chemistry
- Biology: Ecology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science: Pollution Control, Environmental Laws, Waste Management, Sustainable Development
- Physics: Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Environmental Physics.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official BPSC portal.
- Register or log in using your credentials.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, degree, reservation certificate, etc.) as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
- Keep an eye on admit card and exam date notifications on the portal.
Quick Summary
- Posts: Assistant Environmental Scientist (17 vacancies)
- Qualification: Master’s in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or Physics
- Age Limit: 21–37 years (with applicable relaxations)
- Application Window: 27 Aug – 19 Sep 2025
- Selection Process: Written exam (400 marks) + Interview (50 marks) + Preference marks
- Salary: Level 6 pay (₹35,400 basis) + allowances
- Apply at: BPSC’s official website
