๐ Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Recruitment Name | Bihar Panchayat Auditor Recruitment 2026 |
| Department | Bihar Panchayati Raj Department |
| Service Name | Bihar Panchayat Audit Service |
| Post Names | District Audit Officer & Senior Audit Officer |
| Job Type | Contract (เคธเคเคตเคฟเคฆเคพ) |
| Total Vacancies | 203 Posts |
| Job Location | Bihar (Any District) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://state.bihar.gov.in/biharprd |
๐ Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Reference Order | 21 November 2023 |
| Online Application Start | As per PRD portal notice |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 March 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Online application link is provided on the Panchayati Raj Department porta.
๐ Vacancy Details (Total 203 Posts)
๐ข District Audit Officer (Level-7)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 13 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 7 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 5 |
| BC Women | 1 |
| Total | 38 Posts |
๐ต Senior Audit Officer (Level-6)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 67 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 17 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 27 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 28 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 19 |
| BC Women | 5 |
| Total | 165 Posts |
๐ Eligibility Criteria
๐ Who Can Apply
Only retired government employees are eligible.
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Retired from:
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District Audit Officer post, or
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Senior Audit Officer post
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Retirement must be from the Bihar Government service
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Appointment will be done purely on a contract basis
๐ฏ Age Limit
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 65 Years |
| Cut-off Date | 30 December 2025 |
| Extension | Possible up to 67 years in special cases |
| Absolute Maximum | 70 years (only for posts with a retirement age of 65) |
Selection is generally for 2 years or until regular appointment, whichever is earlier.
๐ฐ Pay & Allowances
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Remuneration will be paid as per the Bihar Government contract norms
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Pay level corresponds to:
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District Audit Officer – Level 7
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Senior Audit Officer – Level 6
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No additional permanent service benefits will be applicable
๐ Selection Process
The selection will be done through:
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Scrutiny of applications
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Selection Committee evaluation
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Final approval by the competent authority
No written examination is mentioned in the notification.
๐ Application Process
๐น How to Apply Online
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Visit the official Panchayati Raj Department website
๐ https://state.bihar.gov.in/biharprd -
Open the Auditor recruitment notification link
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Fill the online application form carefully
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Upload required certificates and documents
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Submit the application before 10 March 2026
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Keep a copy of the submitted application for reference
๐ Key Instructions for Candidates
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Appointment is purely contractual
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Selected candidates can be posted in any district of Bihar
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No TA/DA will be paid for the selection process
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The reservation rules of the Bihar Government will be followed
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False information may lead to the cancellation of the contract
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Disputes, if any, will fall under Patna jurisdiction
โ Final Note
The Bihar Panchayat Auditor Recruitment 2026 is a specialised opportunity for retired audit and finance officers to continue public service under the Panchayati Raj system. Eligible candidates should ensure the timely submission of online applications and carefully follow departmental guidelines.