Bihar Panchayati Raj Vibhag Recruitment 2026: The Bihar Government, Panchayati Raj Department, has released an official notification for the appointment of retired officers on a contract basis under the Bihar Panchayat Audit Service. This recruitment is for the posts of District Audit Officer (Level-7) and Senior Audit Officer (Level-6).
If you are a retired officer from the Bihar Government and are looking for re-employment opportunities, this notification is crucial for you.
Bihar Panchayati Raj Vibhag Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Bihar |
| Service Name | Bihar Panchayat Audit Service |
| Post Name | District Audit Officer (Level-7), Senior Audit Officer (Level-6) |
| Total Vacancies | 203 Posts |
| District Audit Officer Vacancies | 38 Posts |
| Senior Audit Officer Vacancies | 165 Posts |
| Job Type | Contract Basis |
| Location | Anywhere in Bihar |
| Official Website | state.bihar.gov.in/biharprd |
| Application Mode | Online |
Bihar Panchayati Raj Vibhag Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
1. District Audit Officer (Level-7)
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 13 |
| EWS | 04 |
| SC | 07 |
| ST | 01 |
| EBC | 07 |
| BC | 05 |
| BC (Women) | 01 |
| Total | 38 Posts |
Women candidates are given 35% horizontal reservation as per Bihar Government rules.
2. Senior Audit Officer (Level-6)
| Category | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 67 |
| EWS | 17 |
| SC | 27 |
| ST | 02 |
| EBC | 28 |
| BC | 19 |
| BC (Women) | Included as per rules |
| Total | 165 Posts |
Reservation for Divyang candidates and dependents of freedom fighters will be provided as per government norms.
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Panchayati Raj Vibhag Recruitment 2026
Candidates must carefully read the eligibility conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
- The applicant must be a retired District Audit Officer or Senior Audit Officer under the Bihar Government.
- Only retired government servants of Bihar are eligible for appointment on a contract basis.
Age Limit
- Maximum age limit: 65 years.
- The applicant must not be more than 64 years old as of 30.12.2025.
- In special cases, the maximum age can be extended to 70 years for certain posts, as mentioned in the notification.
- The initial appointment will generally be for two years or until a regular appointment is made.
Selection Procedure
The selection process will be managed by the Panchayati Raj Department.
- Applications will be reviewed by a Departmental Selection Committee.
- Selection will be done as per the guidelines issued by the General Administration Department, Bihar.
- Preference will be given to eligible retired officers based on service record and eligibility.
- Selected candidates may be posted in any district of Bihar.
- Periodically, the performance of the chosen candidates will be evaluated.
If work performance is not satisfactory, the contract may be terminated.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply:
- Visit the official website of the Panchayati Raj Department:
state.bihar.gov.in - Click on the relevant recruitment link.
- Please complete the online application form with care.
- Upload required documents such as:
- Pension certificate
- Service certificate
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Health certificate
- Affidavit (as provided in the notification)
- Submit the application before the last date.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information may be rejected.
FAQs
1. What is the total number of vacancies?
There are a total of 203 vacancies (38 District Audit Officers and 165 Senior Audit Officers).
2. Who can apply for this recruitment?
Only retired district audit officers and senior audit officers of the Bihar government are eligible.
3. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 65 years. In special cases, it may go up to 70 years.
4. What is the mode of application?
The application process is completely online.
5. Will selected candidates be posted in their home district?
Not necessarily. Posting can be done in any district of Bihar.
