The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the admit card for the Mineral Development Officer (MDO) Examination 2025, scheduled for August 9-10, 2025. Candidates who applied between May 23 and June 16, 2025, for 15 MDO posts under the Mines & Geology Department can download their admit cards from bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Join Bihar’s prestigious government sector.
| Important Dates: | Application Opens: 23 May 2025 Last Date to Apply: 16 June 2025 Fee Payment Deadline: 16 June 2025 Exam Date: 09-10 August 2025 Admit Card: 06 August 2025 Result Date: Expected September/October 2025 |
| Application Fee: | General/OBC/EWS: ₹750 SC/ST/PH/Female (Bihar): ₹200 Payment Mode: Debit/Credit Card, Net-Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet |
| Age Limit & Eligibility (as on 01 August 2025): | Age Limit: 21-37 years (Male), 21-40 years (Female, UR/BC/EBC) (Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years). Educational Qualification: M.Sc. in Geology/Applied Geology, M.Tech. in Geology, or Degree in Mining Engineering (2nd Class). Additional Requirement: Knowledge of Hindi. |
| Selection Process: | Written Exam: Objective and subjective test (3 sections, 100 marks each, 1.5 hours per section) covering General Knowledge, Mining/Geology, and Mineral Policy & Acts. Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Interview: For shortlisted candidates (50 marks). Final Merit List: Based on written exam and interview scores. |
| Salary & Benefits: | Pay Scale: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 (Level 9, 7th CPC). Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance, HRA, and Bihar government perks. Career Growth: Promotions within the Mines & Geology Department. |
| Vacancy Details: | Total Vacancies: 15 (category-wise breakdown to be confirmed). Location: Mines & Geology Department, Bihar. |
| Download Admit Card: | bpsc.bihar.gov.in (Official Website) |
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