The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the BPSC Mineral Development Officer Recruitment 2025 notification for the post of Mineral Development Officer (MDO) in the Department of Mines and Geology, Government of Bihar. A total of 15 vacancies have been announced for the year 2025, and the application process has started online on the official website bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Interested and eligible candidates can now submit their application forms online within the given deadline. Read this article for complete details including eligibility, age limit, selection process, category-wise vacancies, and how to apply.
Table of Contents
- Overview of BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025
- BPSC MDO Vacancy 2025 – Category-Wise Distribution
- Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- Selection Process
- Application Fee
- Important Dates
- How to Apply Online for BPSC MDO 2025
- Download Official BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025 Notification
Overview of BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Mineral Development Officer (खनिज विकास पदाधिकारी) |
| Total Vacancies | 15 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 June 2025 |
| Official Website | bpsc.bih.nic.in |
BPSC MDO Vacancy 2025 – Category-Wise Distribution
| Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women (35%) |
| Unreserved Category | 08 | 03 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 02 | 00 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 03 | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 00 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 01 | 00 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 01 | 00 |
| Women of Backward Class (BC Women) | 00 | N/A |
| Total | 15 | 03 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a degree in one of the following disciplines from a recognized university/institution:
- M.Sc. in Geology or Applied Geology
- M.Tech. in Geology or Applied Geology
- Degree in Mining Engineering
Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
Note: Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for candidates from reserved categories and female candidates as per Bihar government norms.
Selection Process
The selection process for the BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025 will consist of:
- Written Examination
- Interview
Only candidates who qualify in the written examination will be called for the interview. The final selection will be based on merit and category-wise minimum qualifying marks decided by the Bihar Government.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
| General Category | 600 |
| SC/ST of Bihar | 150 |
| Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile) | 150 |
| PwD (40% or more disability) | 150 |
| Other State Candidates | 600 |
Important Dates
The online application process for the BPSC MDO Vacancy 2025 will begin on 25th May 2025. Candidates must complete and submit their applications before the last date, which is 14th June 2025.
How to Apply Online for BPSC MDO 2025
- Follow these steps to apply online:
- Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Mineral Development Officer 2025
- Register yourself and fill the application form
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
Download Official BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025 Notification
Download BPSC Mineral Development Officer Notification PDF 2025
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