The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released a notification for 318 vacancies for Block Horticulture Officers. Interested candidates with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Agriculture Science can apply online through the BPSC website before the deadline on March 21, 2024. More information can be found on https://www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

Bihar BHO Notification for 318 Block Horticulture Officers

Important Dates


The BPSC official website has recently published an advertisement for the recruitment of Block Horticulture Officers in Bihar. All the necessary information about this recruitment drive can be found on the website. The exam date for the Bihar BHO Written Exam will be announced by BPSC at a later date.

Events Dates
Notification Release Date 23rd February 2024
Starting Date of Online Application 1st March 2024
Last Date of Online Application 21st March 2024
Last date for fee payment 21st March 2024
Exam Date 2024 Will announce later

Eligibility Criteria


BPSC has released a notification for the recruitment of 318 Block Horticulture Officers in Bihar. Out of these vacancies, 110 are specifically reserved for women candidates.

Educational Qualification


  • The candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc in Horticulture Science) from a recognized Agriculture University.
  • Candidates must also have done their graduation in Agriculture Science from a recognized Agriculture University.

Age Limit


To be eligible for the Bihar BHO Recruitment 2024, candidates must be at least 21 years old as of August 1, 2024. The maximum age limit varies based on gender and caste, for males it is 37 years, for females and backward classes it is 40 years, and for SC/ST candidates it is 42 years.

Application Fees


Candidates applying for the Bihar BHO program, you will need to pay an application fee of Rs. 750. Make sure to complete the payment before the deadline on March 21st, 2024.

Selection Process


The selection process established by the Bihar Public Service Commission involves conducting a Written Examination and then proceeding to an Interview round to determine the best candidates for the position.

  • Stage 1: Written Examination
  • Stage 2: Interview

Exam Pattern


The written examination consists of two papers, each lasting for 2 hours.

  • Paper 1 will cover General Hindi & General Knowledge with 100 questions each.
  • Paper II will focus on Horticulture and Agriculture Science with 200 questions each. The exam will have objective-type questions, and each subject will have a total duration of 2 hours.

The salary for the position of Block Horticulture Officer in the BPSC recruitment for 2024 ranges from Rs. 25500 to Rs. 81100.

Steps to Apply for 318 Bihar Block Horticulture Officers


To apply for the Block Horticulture Officer position with the Bihar Public Service Commission, go to their official website www.bpsc.bih.nic.in.

Look for the 'Apply Online' section on the left corner of the homepage and click on it.

Next, click on the link for 'Block Horticulture Officer Online Application' on the new page that appears. Then, proceed with new registration by filling out your name and contact details as required.

Once candidates submit the form, they will receive a password and registration number via email. Using this information, they can log in to the Dashboard.

From there, they can complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.

Now, they can proceed to pay application fee online. Once the fee is paid, they can submit the application by clicking on the 'Submit' button to complete their registration process.