The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is set to release its official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planning Supervisors (ATPS) by the end of 2024. Although the specific details regarding the release date of the advertisement have not been confirmed, candidates can prepare in advance by reviewing the eligibility criteria and application details based on the information provided in previous advertisements, especially from 2022.

Overview: BPSC ATPS Recruitment 2024

The anticipated recruitment will focus on filling roughly 100 vacancies for the ATPS position in Bihar. Interested candidates should frequently check the official BPSC website at bpsc.bih.nic.in for updates. Once the notification is released, the application window is expected to remain open for four weeks .

Key Information:

• Country: India
• State: Bihar
• Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
• Post Name: Assistant Town Planning Supervisor
• Expected Vacancies: Around 100
• Application Availability: Not confirmed yet, likely by end of 2024
• Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor in Planning or Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS
• Age Limit: 21–37 years for males, 21–40 years for females, with relaxations for OBC and SC/ST
• Application Fee: ₹750 for General/OBC males; ₹200 for females, SC/ST, and PH candidates
• Selection Process: Written Exam (Paper I & II)

Anticipated Vacancies Breakdown

The last recruitment cycle in 2022 announced a total of 107 vacancies, and the breakdown of these positions by category was as follows:

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	43
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	11
Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)	19
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	13
Backward Class Female (BC Female)	3
Scheduled Caste (SC)	17
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	1

The reservation details for the upcoming recruitment will be updated alongside the official notification release.

Eligibility Criteria for BPSC ATPS

To successfully apply for the position of ATPS, candidates must meet certain educational and age requirements:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess either a Bachelor in Planning or a Post Graduate Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS, with a specialization in Urban and Regional Studies.
• Age Limit:
• Minimum: 21 years
• Maximum: 37 years for males and 40 years for females
• Age relaxations may apply: 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

It’s essential for candidates to verify their eligibility in the official notification before applying.

Application Fee Structure

The application fee for the BPSC ATPS recruitment officially outlined is as follows:

• General/OBC Male Candidates: ₹750
• Female Candidates and SC/ST/PH Candidates: ₹200

Candidates should ensure that they pay the correct fee to avoid complications in the application process.

Exam Date and Selection Process

While the specific exam date has not yet been set by BPSC, it is anticipated that the written examination will occur in the first quarter of 2025 if the advertisement is released at the end of 2024. The selection process will consist solely of a written examination divided into two papers:

Exam Pattern

1. Paper I: General Studies (Compulsory)

• Mode: Offline
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Questions: 125
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Question Type: Objective
• Marking Scheme: Each answer carries 1.25 marks
• Medium: English/Hindi

1. Paper II: Subject-Specific (Optional)

• Mode: Offline
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Total Questions: 125
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Question Type: Objective
• Marking Scheme: Each answer carries 1.25 marks
• Specializations Offered: Planning or Remote Sensing and GIS
• Medium: English/Hindi

The total duration for the complete exam will be 4 hours, combining both papers for a total of 200 marks.

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