One of the most prestigious tests the Bihar Public Service Commission offers for the social welfare department in Bihar is the Children Development Project Officer (CDPO) exam. BPSC CDPO 2023 exam recruitment has not yet started. BPSC CDPO notification will be released on the official website. All updates related to exams, notification, admit card, and results will be notified here.
There were 55 vacancies for the BPSC CDPO test released in 2021-2022. The recruiting agency follows the 7th pay commission for paying the salaries of the government-employed personnel.
The BPSC CDPO exam is conducted in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interviews. The 2023 BPSC CDPO notification is awaited.
The official notification for BPSC CDPO 2022 exam was released on March 3, 2021. Online applications for this position are accepted from candidates between the ages of 21 and 45. The Mains exam was conducted on November 8th and 9th, 2022.
The most recent information regarding the BPSC CDPO exam, including information on eligibility, the syllabus, vacant positions, notification PDFs, and more, are provided here in the given article. For more information on BPSC Exams, visit the linked article.
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BPSC CDPO Exam: Overview
The official notice for the Child Development Officer (CDPO) Recruitment by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has been posted online. It is recommended for interested applicants to often check the website for official notices and updates regarding the exam and other important information. The overview of the exam for the interested candidates is given below:
| BPSC CDPO Exam Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post | Child Development Officer (CDPO) |
| Type of Job | Bihar State Government |
| Location of the Jobs | Bihar |
| Recent Notification | To be released |
| Vacancies | To be released |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Selection Process |
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| Age Limit | 21-37years |
| Education | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks |
| Official website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
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BPSC CDPO Exam: Notification
BPSC CDPO Recruitment 2023-24 Notification is awaited.
BPSC CDPO Recruitment 2021-22 Notification is available on the official website of the commission. Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released an official notification announcing the vacancies for Child Development Project Officer (CDPO) Posts on 03 March 2021. The selection process for the CDPO exam involves a three-stage process: Prelims, Mains and Interview. The Prelims exam was held on May 15th, 2022 and the answer key for the first stage of the exam was released on June 8th, 2022. The result of the Prelims was released on September 12th, 2022.
Recently the second stage of the exam, the Mains exam was held on November 8th and 9th, the admit cards for which were released on November 2nd, 2022. The application process for the Mains exam started on September 21st, 2022.
The next and final stage of the exam is the Interview, which will be conducted after the release of the Mains exam.
Candidates who are interested in taking the BPSC exam can check the detailed BPSC Notification in the linked article.
BPSC CDPO Application
Given below are the BPSC CDPO 2023 notification details.
| BPSC CDPO Notification 2023 | |
| Event | Date |
| BPSC CDPO Notification Release 2023-24 | To be released |
| BPSC CDPO Start of Online Registration | To be released |
| BPSC CDPO Last Day to Apply Online | To be released |
The BPSC CDPO exam notification was released in 2021 and the exam for 2021-22 is underway. The release of the notification and other important dates are given below:
| BPSC CDPO Notification 2022 | |
| Event | Date |
| BPSC CDPO Notification Release 2021-22 | 03rd March 2021 |
| BPSC CDPO Start of Online Registration | 05th March 2021 |
| BPSC CDPO Last Day to Apply Online | 01st April 2021 |
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BPSC CDPO Exam Dates
BPSC CDPO exam dates 2023 are not yet announced.
The important dates for the exam are given in the table below:
| BPSC CDPO Exam Dates 2023 | |
| Event | Date |
| BPSC CDPO Prelims Exam Date | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Answer Key Release Date (Provisional) | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Final Answer Key Release | To be announced |
| BPSC CDP Prelims Result Release | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Application Form Start Date | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Last Day to Apply Online for Mains exam | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Exam Date | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Result | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Interview | To be announced |
The BPSC CDPO Prelims exam was conducted on May 15th, 2022 and the Mains exam was conducted on November 8th and 9th November 2022. The important dates for the exam are given in the table below:
| BPSC CDPO Exam Dates 2022 | |
| Event | Date |
| BPSC CDPO Prelims Exam Date | 15th May 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Answer Key Release Date (Provisional) | 8th June 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Final Answer Key Release | 12th September 2022 |
| BPSC CDP Prelims Result Release | 12th September 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Application Form Start Date | 21st September 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Last Day to Apply Online for Mains exam | 7th October 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Exam Date | 8th and 9th November 2022 |
| BPSC CDPO Mains Result | To be announced |
| BPSC CDPO Interview | To be announced |
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BPSC CDPO Apply Online
The candidates must apply online if they want to take the BPSC CDPO exam. Preliminary applications for the Child Development Project Post were accepted from March 5, 2021, to April 1, 2021. Similarly, the online application for the Mains exam started on October 7, 2022. The detailed process to apply online for the CDPO exam is given below:
- Visit the BPSC CDPO website to register.
- In the next step, then choose the option for New Registration from the menu.
- Accept the information provided after reading the instruction manual.
- After choosing New Registration, candidates must enter the information required for both the online application and the document verification.
- Enter your registration number and password to complete the remaining application fields by logging in.
- Pay the application fee, in the last step.
- Submit the BPSC CDPO registration form and print a copy of it.
Credit/debit cards, UPI, and net banking are all acceptable methods of payment. Depending on the category to which the candidates belong, the fees will vary. The category-wise application fee is given below:
| BPSC CDPO Application Fee | ||
| S.No. | Category | Application Fee |
| 1 | General | INR 600 |
| 2 | SC/ST | INR 150 |
| 3 | PwD/ Handicapped Candidates | INR 150 |
| 4 | Reserved Female candidates who are residents of Bihar | INR 150 |
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BPSC CDPO Vacancy
BPSC CDPO vacancies will be updated for 2023 once they are released on official website.
A total of 55 positions have been made available by the Commission for this recruitment. A notable reservation of female candidates has been observed in this recruitment. The vacancies are listed according to category and gender in the following table:
| BPSC CDPO Vacancy | |
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved/General | 22 |
| Other Backward Classes | 06 |
| Female Candidates of Other Backward Classes | 02 |
| Economically Backward Classes | 11 |
| SC | 09 |
| ST | 00 |
| PWD | 05 |
| Total | 55 |
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BPSC CDPO Eligibility
The official notification of the BPSC CDPO exam has also mentioned the eligibility criteria for age, education, work experience and nationality of the candidates to apply. The eligibility conditions are as follows:
| BPSC CDPO Eligibility Conditions | ||
| S.No. | Category | Eligibility |
| 1. | Nationality | Indian |
| 2. | Minimum Age Limit | 21 years |
| 3. | Maximum Age Limit | 37 years |
| 4. | Education Qualification | Earned a Bachelor’s degree in any field from a school accredited by the Association of Indian Universities with a minimum cumulative GPA of 50%. |
Age Relaxation:
According to Bihar State Government regulations, the upper age restriction has been lowered for reserved categories. The details for the same are provided below:
| BPSC CDPO Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Economically Backward Classes | 03 years |
| Other Backward Classes | 03 years |
| Female Candidates of Other Backward Classes | 03 years |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
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BPSC CDPO Exam Pattern & Syllabus
It is crucial to understand the Bihar CDPO test format. The exam format provides information on the kinds of questions given, overall marks awarded, time allotted, negative marking, and more. The table below gives details of the exam pattern of all the stages of the exam:
| BPSC CDPO Exam Pattern | ||||
| Exam | Type of Exam | Subjects | Total Marks | Duration |
| Prelims | Objective | General Knowledge | 150 Marks | 2 Hours
(120 Minutes) |
| Mains | Descriptive
Compulsory Subjects |
Hindi | 100 Marks | 3 Hours
(180 Minutes) |
| General Studies Paper 1 | 300 Marks | 3 Hours
(180 Minutes) |
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| General Studies Paper 2 | 300 Marks | 3 Hours
(180 Minutes) |
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| Optional Subject | Home Science/
Psychology/ Sociology/ Labour & Social Welfare |
300 Marks | 3 Hours
(180 Minutes) |
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| Interview | 120 Marks | |||
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