BPSC Mineral Development Officer (MDO) Recruitment 2025 – Overview

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the recruitment for Mineral Development Officer (MDO) posts under the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Bihar. This presents a significant opportunity for qualified Indian citizens seeking a career in the state government. A total of 15 vacancies are available for the Mineral Development Officer position. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official BPSC website from May 23, 2025, to June 16, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, salary, selection process, and application instructions.

Organization Details

Hiring Body: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Department: Mines and Geology Department, Bihar
Post Name: Mineral Development Officer (MDO)
Total Number of Posts: 15
Job Location: Bihar

BPSC Mineral Development Officer Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The BPSC has announced a total of 15 vacancies for the post of Mineral Development Officer. The category-wise distribution of these vacancies is as follows:

Category	Total Posts
Unreserved (UR)	08
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	02
Scheduled Caste (SC)	01
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	00
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)	02
Backward Class (BC)	02
Total	15

Note: The number of advertised vacancies may increase or decrease.

BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following educational qualifications and age limit criteria to be eligible for the BPSC Mineral Development Officer Recruitment 2025.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a 2nd Class M.Sc. degree in Geology or Applied Geology.
OR an M.Tech. in Geology.
OR a Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized university/educational institution.
Important Note on CGPA/Grades: If candidates have CGPA or grade scores, they must convert them into percentages according to the rules prescribed by their board/university for the session in which they graduated/post-graduated. A certificate of the conversion formula must be attached. In the absence of such rules from the board/university, the AICTE formula for CGPA/grade to percentage conversion will be applicable.
Language Proficiency: Knowledge of Hindi is mandatory.
In case of any ambiguity, the educational qualification described in English will be considered valid.

Age Limit (as of 01.08.2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age:
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Backward Class Women, and Unreserved Women: 40 years
- Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Male & Female): 42 years

Age Relaxation

Bihar Government Employees: Regular government employees of Bihar are eligible for a relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit, provided they have not availed more than 05 opportunities to appear in competitive examinations during this relaxation period. A certificate from the competent authority is required.
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): A maximum age relaxation of 10 years is permissible for PwD candidates. A valid disability certificate from the competent authority is required and must be valid until the last date of application.
Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation of 03 years plus the number of years spent in defense service will be provided, provided their actual age on the application date does not exceed 57 years. A relevant certificate is mandatory.
Special Provision: Candidates who were eligible based on the maximum age limit between 01.08.2020 and 01.08.2025 will also be eligible for this advertisement, provided they fulfill other qualifications.

Important Dates for BPSC MDO Recruitment 2025

Mark your calendars with these crucial dates for the BPSC Mineral Development Officer recruitment process:

Event	Date
Advertisement Number	36/2025
Online Application Start Date	23.05.2025
Online Application End Date	16.06.2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	16.06.2025
All required certificates must be issued by	16.06.2025

Note: Extension of the application deadline, if any, will not affect the cut-off date for eligibility criteria.

BPSC MDO Salary & Benefits

Candidates selected for the Mineral Development Officer post will be offered a salary based on the Revised Pay Level-9. Additional allowances and perks will be applicable as per Bihar Government norms.

BPSC MDO Selection Process 2025

The selection of candidates for the Mineral Development Officer post will be based on a two-stage process:

Written Examination
Interview (Antarviksha)

Minimum Qualifying Marks in Written Examination

To qualify in the written examination, candidates must secure the following minimum marks as per their category:

General Category: 40%
Backward Class: 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class: 34%
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Women/PwD Candidates: 32%

Written Examination Details

Eligible candidates will have to appear for a written competitive examination. The subjects, total marks, duration, nature of the exam, and syllabus are as follows:

Sr. No.	Subject	Marks	Duration	Nature of Exam
1.	General Knowledge	100	1:30 Hour	Objective
2.	Mining Engineering OR Geology (Candidate to choose one)	100	1:30 Hour	Subjective
3.	Mineral Policy and related Acts, Rules, Regulations etc. prevalent in India	100	1:30 Hour	Objective

Note: Candidates must choose either Mining Engineering or Geology as their optional subject.

Syllabus for BPSC MDO Written Examination

The detailed syllabus for the written examination is available on the BPSC website (www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in). An overview is provided below:

General Knowledge

The syllabus will be the same as the General Studies paper of the Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination conducted by BPSC.

Mining Engineering

Drilling and Blasting (Mec 13101)
Mine Surveying-I
Introduction to Mining
Mineralogy, Petrology and Stratigraphy
Mine Surveying-II
Geology for Mining Engineers
Surface Mining
Surface Mine Planning & Design
Mine Environmental Engineering
Mine Legislation
Mine Safety
Environmental Aspects of Mining
Open Pit Slope Analysis and Design
Dimensional Stone Mining
Mine Economics
Mine Legislation and Safety-II
Fuel Technology
Mineral Processing
Mineral Economics

Geology

Structural Geology
Mineralogy & Crystallography
Igneous Petrology
Sedimentology
Metamorphic Petrology and Thermodynamics
Geomorphology & Geotectonics
General and Invertebrate Palaeontology
Stratigraphy
Ore Geology
Fuel Geology
Hydrogeology
Environmental Geology and Natural Hazards
Remote Sensing and GIS in Geology
Engineering Geology and Surveying
Mineral Exploration
Gemology
Elements of Mining and Ore Dressing
Soil Geology
Petroleum Exploration

Mineral Policy and Related Acts, Rules, Regulations etc.

(i) Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act, 1957
(ii) Bihar Mineral (Concession, Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation & Storage) Rules, 2019
(iii) Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017
(iv) The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020
(v) Bihar and Orissa Public Demand Recovery Act, 1914

Interview

The interview will carry a total of 50 marks.
Candidates will be selected for the interview in a ratio of 2:1 (twice the number of vacancies) based on the marks obtained in the written examination.
Appearance in the interview is mandatory for candidates who qualify the written exam. Failure to appear will lead to disqualification from the final merit list.

Final Merit List

The final merit list will be prepared based on the combined marks obtained in the written examination and the interview.

Tie-Breaking Rule: In case two or more candidates secure equal marks, preference in the merit list will be given to the older candidate.
There is no provision for re-evaluation for this recruitment.

How to Apply for BPSC Mineral Development Officer Recruitment 2025

Candidates must apply online through the official BPSC portal. No other mode of application will be accepted. Follow these steps carefully:

A. One Time Registration (OTR)

It is mandatory to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC online application portal.
Click on the “New user Registration” button to start the OTR process.
This OTR will be valid for all future advertisements by BPSC. OTR itself is not an application for any exam; it’s for collecting applicant information and providing a dashboard.
A valid active email ID and mobile number are essential for OTR. Check your email inbox or spam folder for OTP.
The password created during OTR will be used for applying to any BPSC exam.
Multiple OTR registrations are not allowed and may lead to application rejection/cancellation.
Candidates who have previously registered on the old portal must complete the OTR process afresh on the new portal.
Login to the dashboard using your mobile no./email ID and the password created at: BPSC online application portal.
Crucial Note for OTR: No changes or corrections will be allowed in the applicant’s name, father’s name, mother’s name, gender, Aadhaar number, and date of birth once entered during OTR.

B. Instructions for Digilocker Account

After completing OTR, the Digilocker Meri Pehchan Portal will open.
If you have a Digilocker account, sign in and provide consent to OAMS (Online Application Management System).
If you don’t have a Digilocker account, you can create one by clicking “New Sign up” and then provide consent to OAMS.
If you have already uploaded documents to Digilocker and given access to OAMS, you can directly link those documents.
If you do not wish to proceed via Digilocker, click the browser’s back button (←). The Online Application Portal will open. Log in with your credentials to proceed.
Applicants will need to upload necessary documents, which can be done via their Digilocker account.

C. Instructions for Profile Creation

Profile creation involves six steps:

Step 1: Personal Information: Enter mandatory details like caste, category (UR, EWS, BC, EBC, SC, ST), disability details, sports achievements, ex-serviceman status, NCC cadet, government employee details. Click “Save”.
Step 2: Address Information: Fill in your permanent address (address, state, district, PIN code). Then, provide your correspondence address. If both are the same, click “Same as Above”. Click “Save”.
Step 3: Other Information: Provide details of any ongoing criminal proceedings or convictions, if applicable. Click “Save”.
Step 4: Qualification Information: Enter details of your educational qualifications (starting from at least 10th and 12th). This includes qualification type (select from drop-down), name of qualification, subject, state, board/university, status (Completed/Appearing), date of passing, attempts, marks obtained, total marks, percentage (as per university), duration in months, class/division, mode (Distance/Regular), compulsory subjects, optional subjects, seat/roll number, and year of passing. After filling details for one qualification, click “Add” and then “Save”.
Step 5: Experience Information: If you have relevant work experience, click “Yes”, otherwise “No”. If “Yes”, provide details of your work experience (current/previous), type of employment, department, name of institution (if under Bihar Govt.), designation, grade pay, basic salary, and date from which employed. After filling details for one experience, click “Add” and then “Save”.
Step 6: Upload Photo/Signature and Profile Lock: You will need a webcam to capture your live photo. Then, upload scanned images of your signature in English and Hindi. The signature image size should not exceed 20KB, width should be between 150-220 pixels, and height between 250-320 pixels. Click “Save”. Finally, click the checkbox to confirm all information is correct and then click “Submit and Lock Profile”.
Note: After locking the profile, the list of Active Advertisements will appear under the “New Advertisement Tab”. Once you apply for an advertisement after locking the profile, no changes/corrections in any entry will be possible for that specific advertisement.

D. Instructions for New Application

After profile creation, go to the “New Application Tab” to see all ongoing/active advertisements. Click “View Button” for the relevant advertisement, then “Check Advertisement Criteria”, and proceed. Click “Submit & Pay Fees” to complete the payment.
After completing the application form and payment, go to the “My Account Tab”. You will see the advertisements you have applied for. Options like “Application Form Print”, “Cancel Application”, “Pay Now” (if payment is pending), and “Payment History” will be available in the Action Column.
If there is any error in the application form, candidates must cancel their application and fill a new one. No payment will be refunded after cancelling the application.
Ensure all details (name, DOB, category, fee, etc.) are correct before paying the fee.
Keep your registered E-mail ID and Mobile Number safe and active until the final result publication. Use your own mobile number and email ID.
The BPSC is not responsible for internet or banking disruptions. Apply well before the last date.
Upload a clear (good quality) live photograph taken via webcam.
Upload clear scanned images of your Hindi and English signatures.
Keep at least 4 copies of the uploaded photograph for future requirements.

E. My Account Tab

Change password if needed using the option in “My Account Tab”.
If you don’t pay the fee immediately, you can pay it by the last date via the “My Account Tab”.
No changes in the profile will be valid after downloading the hard copy of the online application.
The BPSC is not responsible for unsuccessful payments/transaction failures. No extra time will be given for corrections.
Ensure that the downloaded hard copy of the application has the Application Number, Application ID, and Bar Code on each page. If any of these are missing, the application will be considered incomplete and unacceptable.
Download and securely keep a hard copy of the finally submitted online application from the “My Account Tab” along with all advertised certificates.

Grievance

If you have any complaints regarding OTR or Application Form filling, you can provide details in the “Grievance Tab”.

Important Final Steps

After submitting the final online application, immediately click on the “My Account Tab”. Under “Action”, click “View Option” and then “Application Print” to download and print two copies of the filled application.
Securely keep copies of all certificates/documents related to the advertisement. These must be presented in original when requested by the BPSC.
While filling the online application, enter the certificate issuance date and number for each attached certificate in the provided list.

Hard copies of the application form or any supplementary documents are not to be sent to the BPSC office unless specifically asked for.

BPSC MDO Application Fees

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online as per their category:

Category	Application Fee	Additional Biometric Fee (if Aadhaar not used as ID)
General Candidates	Rs. 750/-	Rs. 200/-
SC/ST candidates of Bihar State only	Rs. 200/-	Rs. 200/-
All (Reserved/Unreserved) Women candidates, permanent residents of Bihar State	Rs. 200/-	Rs. 200/-
PwD candidates (40% or more disability)	Rs. 200/-	Rs. 200/-
All other candidates	Rs. 750/-	Rs. 200/-

In addition to the examination fee, candidates will also have to pay charges as determined by various banks, which will be automatically deducted by the bank as bank charges during online payment.
Candidates availing concessional examination fees (reserved categories, women) who fail to produce necessary certificates (reservation, disability, Bihar permanent residence) may have their candidature cancelled. Such candidates may choose to pay the fee applicable to general candidates to ensure their candidature.

Documents to be Presented at the Time of Verification/Interview

Candidates will be required to produce the original copies of the following documents for verification:

Matriculation Certificate (for proof of date of birth).
Certificates as per educational qualification mentioned in Para-3 of the advertisement.
Mark sheets as per educational qualification mentioned in Para-3.
Formula for conversion of CGPA/Grade to percentage from the Board/University of the year/session of graduation/post-graduation.
NCL certificate for BC/EBC candidates (for women, issued in father’s name and address).
Caste and Permanent Residence Certificate for SC/ST candidates (for women, issued in father’s name and address).
Permanent Residence Certificate (issued in father’s name and address) for unreserved women candidates of Bihar claiming fee concession.
EWS certificate for EWS category claimants.
Valid disability certificate for PwD candidates.
Certificate for PwD candidates claiming scribe/other facilities as per GAD Bihar notifications.
Certificate for Bihar Government employees claiming age relaxation.
Certificate for Ex-servicemen claiming age relaxation.
Certificate for claimants of reservation as grandson/granddaughter/maternal grandson/maternal granddaughter of Freedom Fighters.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the competent authority if employed with Central Govt., Bihar Govt., or any other State Govt.
Photo ID proof as claimed in the application.
Four recent passport-size photographs.
Copy of the filled and downloaded application form for the written exam. All original documents must be presented at the time of document verification. If incomplete/erroneous documents are presented, a final opportunity (max one week) may be given for correction, allowing conditional participation in the interview. Eligibility will be checked at each stage.

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