The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna, has issued the Document Verification (DV) Programme and Instructions for the post of Sahayak Prashakha Padadhikari (Assistant Branch Officer), based on the 37th Combined (Objective) Competitive Examination, Advertisement No. 37/2025. Below is a complete summary based strictly on the official notice.
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BPSC Assistant Branch Officer DV Schedule 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), 15, Nehru Path (Bailey Road), Patna – 800001 |
| Exam Name | 37th Combined (Objective) Competitive Examination, Advt No. 37/2025 |
| Post | Sahayak Prashakha Padadhikari (Assistant Branch Officer) |
| Purpose of Notice | Document Verification Programme and Instructions for provisionally shortlisted candidates |
| Provisional Merit List Date | 10 August 2026 |
| Total Candidates Called for DV | 57 |
| DV Date | 24 August 2026 (Monday) |
| DV Venue | BPSC Office premises, Patna |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional merit list published | 10 August 2026 |
| Document Verification date | 24 August 2026 (Monday) |
| Last date up to which documents must be dated | 23 June 2025 (i.e., certificates must be issued on or before this date, matching the closing date of the online application) |
Shift-Wise Document Verification Timing
DV on 24 August 2026 will be conducted in two shifts, divided by candidates' roll numbers. The full, specific roll-number list for each shift is published in the official PDF notice on the BPSC website candidates should check their own roll number there rather than relying on a summarized list.
| Shift | Reporting/Session Time |
|---|---|
| First Shift | 10:00 AM onwards |
| Second Shift | 2:00 PM onwards |
Documents Required for BPSC Document Verification
The notice states that candidates must bring original certificates along with one self-attested photocopy set of each of the following, as applicable to their case:
- Copy of the online application submitted for the Main (Objective) Examination
- Birth certificate / Matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth (name, DOB, and father's name must match; no self-declared corrections are accepted)
- Original degree certificate of graduation from a recognized university
- Original mark sheet of graduation from a recognized university
- Experience certificate for contractually employed candidates, if claiming age relaxation / weightage in marks on the basis of work experience
- Creamy-layer-exclusion certificate for Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class candidates (for female candidates, issued using father's name and address)
- Non-creamy-layer certificate for Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class candidates (must not be more than 1 year old from the date of the notice)
- Caste certificate and permanent residence certificate for SC/ST candidates (for female candidates, issued using father's name and address)
- Permanent residence certificate for destitute/widowed female candidates of Bihar claiming fee concession (issued using father's name and address)
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) certificate issued by the competent authority as per Bihar Government notification No. 2622, dated 26.02.2019
- Valid disability certificate from the competent authority (for candidates claiming disability-based benefits)
- Experience certificate from the controlling officer, for regularly/contractually employed candidates claiming age relaxation on grounds of years of service
- Certificate for candidates claiming age-limit relaxation as regular Bihar Government employees who have completed 3 years of continuous service
- Certificate for ex-servicemen claiming age-limit relaxation
- Certificate from the concerned District Officer, or an officer authorized by them, for candidates claiming benefit as grandchildren of freedom fighters
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, for candidates already employed under the Central Government, Bihar Government, or any other State Government
- Photo identity proof, as declared in the online application
- Two recent passport-size photographs
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What Candidates Should Note Before Attending DV
- No separate admit card will be issued for document verification. Candidates must bring the e-admit card of the Main (Objective) examination to be allowed into the DV.
- Only original certificates presented at the time of verification will be considered valid; requests to submit documents later will not be accepted, and the Commission is free to take a suitable decision in such cases.
- Eligibility-related claims (age, educational qualification, caste/category, age relaxation, disability, etc.) must be supported by original documents on the day of verification. If original proof is not produced, the Commission is free to take an appropriate decision, including rejecting the candidature.
- Only qualification-related documents that were declared in the candidate's original online application will be accepted; documents for claims not made online will not be entertained.
- Mobile phones and any electronic gadgets, such as Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi devices, or electronic pens, are strictly prohibited inside the Commission's premises during DV.
- Parents, friends, or other companions of candidates are not allowed entry into the Commission's premises during document verification.
- No travel allowance (TA/DA) will be paid to candidates for attending document verification.
- For candidates claiming reserved category benefits (SC/ST/BC/EBC), the caste certificate and permanent residence certificate must be issued by a competent authority notified for their state of permanent residence; otherwise, reservation benefits will not be given.
- For married women candidates claiming reservation benefits, the caste/non-creamy-layer/residence certificate must be in the name and address of the father, not the husband.
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How to Prepare for BPSC Document Verification
- Check your roll number in the official DV notice PDF on bpsc.bihar.gov.in to confirm your shift and reporting time.
- Download and fill the application summary (Form-I) available on the BPSC website.
- Arrange original certificates plus one self-attested photocopy set of every document applicable to your claims (see the list above).
- Carry the e-admit card of the Main (Objective) Examination no separate DV admit card will be issued.
- Carry two recent passport-size photographs and valid photo ID proof as declared in your application.
- Reach the BPSC office at least 1 hour before your scheduled shift time. Do not carry mobile phones or any electronic gadgets.
BPSC Assistant Branch Officer DV Schedule 2026 - Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| bpsc.bihar.gov.in | Official BPSC website DV notice, roll number list, and Form-I |
| Check Here | BPSC Assistant Branch Officer DV Schedule 2026 |
