BPSC CDPO 2026: Admit Card, Exam Date, Result, Answer Key, Syllabus
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BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer · बाल विकास परियोजना पदाधिकारी (CDPO)) is conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission. As of , applications for BPSC CDPO 2026 closed on . Eligibility: A graduate degree from a recognised university with one of Home Science, Psychology, Sociology or Labour & Social Welfare; that subject is chosen as the optional for the main exam.. Source: bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
BPSC recruits Child Development Project Officers (Social Welfare Department, Bihar) through the Integrated Combined Competitive Exam: the common CCE prelims, then a separate CDPO main exam with an optional subject, and an interview. The 72nd CCE has 20 CDPO posts.
Applications closed 31 May 2026.
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BPSC CDPO Exam Date 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application (72nd CCE incl. CDPO) | 7 May – 31 May 2026 PDF p.1 | Done |
| Prelims (72nd CCE) | Not announced The 26 July 2026 date was postponed; watch bpsc.bihar.gov.in for the new date. | Not yet |
BPSC CDPO Result 2026 and result date
Stage 2 result declared 16 Dec 2025. Results-Written-Integrated-70th-Main-CDPO
| Cycle | Last exam | Result | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 Apr 2025 | 16 Dec 2025 | 231 days |
Looking for an earlier result? BPSC CDPO Result 2017 · Result 2005
BPSC CDPO Vacancy 2026: 20 posts
BPSC CDPO Age Limit and Eligibility 2026
21–37 years on 1 Aug 2026
Minimum 21 for CDPO. Maximum 37 is for unreserved men. Age is taken from the Matriculation certificate; reservation benefits are for Bihar domiciles only.
| Unreserved women | max 40 years |
|---|---|
| BC / EBC (men and women) | max 40 years |
| SC / ST (men and women) | max 42 years |
| PwBD | 10 more years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus service period (actual age not over 57) |
| Bihar govt employees | 5 years |
Qualification: A graduate degree from a recognised university with one of Home Science, Psychology, Sociology or Labour & Social Welfare; that subject is chosen as the optional for the main exam. Fee: ₹100 for each exam applied for (CDPO is a separate exam from the 72nd CCE). Candidates who do not give an Aadhaar number pay ₹200 extra per exam as biometric fee. PDF p.3
BPSC CDPO Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern
| Subject | Qs / Marks |
|---|---|
| General Hindi (qualifying) | — / 100 |
| General Studies Paper I | — / 300 |
| General Studies Paper II | — / 300 |
| Optional: Home Science, Psychology, Sociology or Labour & Social Welfare | — / 300 |
| Interview | — / 120 |
Selection process: Integrated CCE Prelims (objective) → CDPO Main (written) exam → Interview → Medical test.
Official syllabus documents
- 6 Syllabus — Home Science for CDPO ExamOutBPSC
- official datePDF ↗
- Syllabus HS CDPO ExamOutBPSC
BPSC CDPO Salary per Month
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | Basic + DA 63% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Project Officer (Social Welfare Dept.) | Level 9 | ₹53,100 | ₹86,553 |
BPSC CDPO Answer Key 2026
No 2026 answer key on bpsc.bihar.gov.in yet.
BPSC official website and login
BPSC’s only official website is bpsc.bihar.gov.in (old address: bpsc.bih.nic.in). Every PDF link here opens there directly.
BPSC CDPO 2026: questions people ask
Is the BPSC CDPO 2026 notification out?
Yes, the BPSC CDPO 2026 cycle is under way. Latest: Applications closed 31 May 2026.
When was the latest BPSC CDPO Result released?
The latest BPSC CDPO Result is dated 16 Dec 2025 on bpsc.bihar.gov.in: "Results-Written-Integrated-70th-Main-CDPO". Its official PDF is linked on this page.
What is the BPSC CDPO salary per month?
BPSC CDPO posts are at pay Level 9: entry basic pay ₹53,100 per month under the 7th CPC, plus DA, HRA and allowances.
What is the age limit for BPSC CDPO?
21–37 years on 1 Aug 2026, as per the official notification. Relaxation: Unreserved women max 40 years, BC / EBC (men and women) max 40 years, SC / ST (men and women) max 42 years, PwBD 10 more years, Ex-servicemen 3 years plus service period (actual age not over 57), Bihar govt employees 5 years.
How many vacancies are there in BPSC CDPO 2026?
20 posts as per the official notice (UR 12, EWS 2, SC 0, ST 0, EBC 1, BC 5).
What is the full form of BPSC CDPO?
BPSC CDPO stands for Child Development Project Officer, conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission.
What is the official website of BPSC?
The only official website of BPSC is bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Always apply and download there; other sites asking for money are not official.
More BPSC CDPO updates
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- Important Notice CDPO (Pre) Admit CardOutAdmit cardBPSC
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