BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) 2026
Conducting body: BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) · State: Bihar · Official source: bpsc.bih.nic.in
BPSC CDPO exam is conducted by Bihar Public Service Commission for recruitment to Child Development Project Officer posts in Bihar. CDPO manages ICDS projects, supervises anganwadi workers, and implements child welfare schemes across Bihar districts. This is a Group B gazetted post with attractive salary and benefits.
Posts Offered
- Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)
- Additional CDPO
Eligibility
- Age limit
- 21 to 37 years
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates with Social Work, Home Science, Child Development, or Nutrition background preferred.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen
- Age relaxation
- OBC +3 years, SC +5 years, ST +5 years, PWD +10 years, FEMALE +3 years
Syllabus
Prelims
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment
- History: Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History
- Geography: Indian & Bihar Geography, Natural Resources
- Indian Polity: Constitution, Governance, Panchayati Raj
- Indian Economy: Economic Development, Planning, Budget
- Current Affairs: National & International Events, Sports
- Elementary Mathematics: Up to Class 10 level
- Mental Ability: Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation
Mains
- Paper 1: General Hindi - Grammar, Essay, Precis, Comprehension
- Paper 2: GS I - Indian History, Geography, Bihar GK, Culture, Current Affairs
- Paper 3: GS II - Indian Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Environment, Disaster Management
- Paper 4 & 5: Optional Subject (Choose one): Sociology, Psychology, Home Science, Child Development
Salary and Pay Structure
- Basic Pay
- 53,100
- Grade Pay
- 5,400
- Gross Monthly
- 75,000 - 90,000
- In Hand
- 65,000 - 78,000
- Perks
- DA (46% of Basic),HRA (24% of Basic),Medical Benefits,Pension (NPS),LTC,Government Quarter,Mobile Allowance,Children Education Allowance
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Other Cdpo Exams
- TPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) — TPSC (Tripura Public Service Commission) · age 21–40 · Tripura
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who conducts BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)?
- BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) is conducted by BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission). The official portal is bpsc.bih.nic.in.
- What is the age limit for BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)?
- Candidates must generally be between 21 and 37 years. Reserved categories receive the relaxation published in the current notification.
- What qualification is required for BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)?
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates with Social Work, Home Science, Child Development, or Nutrition background preferred.
- How do I apply for BPSC CDPO (Child Development Project Officer)?
- Applications are submitted only on the official BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) portal (bpsc.bih.nic.in). This site links to the notification and tracks the vacancy, but never collects applications or fees.
Always verify notifications, dates, fees and eligibility on the official BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) website before applying.