BPSC Vice Principal 2025 Recruitment: Complete Guide

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 40/2025 for direct recruitment of Vice Principals (and equivalent) in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the Labour & Employment Department. A total of 50 posts are available across various categories. Online applications open soon on the BPSC portal—here’s your step-by-step guide to everything you need.

Vacancy & Reservation Details

BPSC has advertised 50 Vice Principal-level posts, with 35% horizontal reservation for women, yielding 15 seats for female candidates. Category-wise breakup is:

• Pay Level: Level 9 (7th CPC)

• Entry Pay: ₹53,100/–

• Service: Regular, under Labour & Employment Dept., Govt. of Bihar

Educational Qualification & Specific Requirements

Minimum Qualification:

• Degree in Engineering (B.Tech/B.E./B.Sc. Engg/B.S.) or equivalent from an AICTE-approved institution or UGC-recognized university (regular, not distance).

Desirable Qualification:

• M.Tech/M.E./M.S. in relevant discipline (regular mode).

Work or teaching experience is not mandatory but counts as desirable qualification, earning extra merit points. 

Age Limit & Relaxations

As on 01 August 2025:

Reservation for Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighters & PwBD

1. Freedom Fighters’ Descendants (2%): Grandchildren of those receiving central pension for freedom service, as per GAD letter dated 18.02.2016. Total 1 seat horizontally reserved.

2. PwBD (4 Categories) under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016:

   • Visually Impaired (VI)

   • Deaf & Mute (DD)

   • Orthopedically Handicapped (OH)

   • Intellectual/Multi-Disabled (MD) 

Selection Procedure

1. Written Competitive Exam (OMR-based)

   • 150 marks, duration 3 hrs, Negetive Marking 1/4

   • 150 MCQs × 1 marks each; –1/4 for wrong answers

   • Syllabus covers: General Engineering Science, General Appitude

2.  Personality Test (Interview)

   • 30 marks

   • Commission may relax the minimum at its discretion.

   • Absent candidates will be disqualified.

Final Merit List: Merit List: The calculation of marks for special qualifications and work or teaching experience will be carried out by the Commission after the written examination and the interview, for preparing the merit list.

The merit list for candidates (quota-wise) will be prepared based on:

• Marks obtained in the written examination and

• Marks (out of 100) for:

  • Academic Qualification: 40 marks

  • Special Qualification: 20 marks

  • Work Experience or Teaching Experience: 10 marks

  • Interview: 30 marks

In the event of a tie in total marks, merit ranking will be decided by:

1. Written Exam Marks: Higher written exam score ranks higher.

2. Interview Marks: If written exam scores are also tied, higher interview score ranks higher.

3. Devanagari Alphabetical Order: If both written and interview marks—and gender and age—are identical, preference will be given to the candidate whose name comes first in Devanagari alphabetical order.

Fees

Othera- ₹750+ Bank Charges

Important Dates & How to Apply

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Is distance-mode degree valid?
No. Only regular technical degrees from AICTE/UGC-recognized institutes are valid.

Q2. Can retired officers apply?
Yes, if they meet the age criteria between 01.08.2024–01.08.2025.

Q3. How many extra marks for teaching experience?
Additional experience points are awarded as per rule; details in full notification.

Call to Action

The BPSC Vice Principal 2025 recruitment is a rare opening for technical educators seeking leadership roles in Bihar’s ITIs. With 50 posts and clear eligibility, prepare your documents now and apply before 08 July 2025.

Next Steps:

1. Download the official notification PDF.

2. Verify your qualifications & age.

3. Apply online on the BPSC portal.

4. Start focused exam preparation using the syllabus and selection details above.

Best of luck on your path to becoming a Vice Principal!