1. Introduction

If you are a technical graduate or an MBBS holder from Bihar who has been waiting for a state-level, gazetted technical post, the BPSC Factory Inspector recruitment deserves your attention-but with clear eyes and no illusions.

This is not a mass recruitment. 17 posts for the entire state tells you everything about the competition and selectivity. At the same time, this is one of those rare BPSC notifications where engineering and medical graduates are considered together for a regulatory role that offers status, authority, and long-term stability.

For Bihar aspirants who are:

  • technically qualified,
  • already holding or able to prove relevant experience, and
  • mentally prepared for interview-heavy selection,

this recruitment can be worth the effort. For everyone else, applying blindly will only waste time, money, and energy.

This article explains who should apply, who should not, and why-based on Bihar’s exam realities, not brochure promises.

2. Key Recruitment Details (Verified Only)

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  • Post: Factory Inspector
  • Advertisement No.: 03/2026
  • Total Vacancies: 17
  • Application Mode: Online only
  • Application Start Date: 12 January 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 02 February 2026
  • Pay Scale: Level 9 (₹63,100 - ₹1,67,800)
  • Selection Method: Educational qualification scoring + Interview
  • Written Exam: Not conducted (as per current notification)

No assumptions are made here. If something is not explicitly mentioned in the notification, it is treated as not available.

3. Post-Wise Eligibility - Explained Practically

Educational Qualification (On Paper vs Ground Reality)

Eligible degrees:

  • Any branch of Engineering
  • Technology
  • Medicine (MBBS only, regular degree)

But qualification alone is not enough.

Experience Requirement - The Biggest Filter

  • Minimum 2 years of practical experience in Engineering / Technology / Medicine
  • Experience must be from:
    • Government department, or
    • “Reputed” private factory (strictly defined)

Critical reality check for Bihar candidates:

  • Small workshops, clinics, local factories, startups → NOT valid
  • Private factory must have:
    • 500+ workers
    • EPFO & ESIC registration
    • Annual turnover ≥ ₹25 crore

Many Bihar candidates are rejected only because their experience certificate does not meet this definition.

If your experience documentation is weak, do not apply.

Who Is Actually Suitable?

Apply if you are:

  • An engineer working in PSU / large factory / government unit
  • An MBBS doctor with valid government or institutional experience
  • Someone comfortable with field inspections and regulatory enforcement

Do NOT apply if you are:

  • A fresher with no real experience
  • A private employee from small firms
  • Someone preparing only for written-exam-heavy jobs (SSC, BSSC, Group C)

4. Application Process - Where Bihar Candidates Go Wrong

BPSC now uses One Time Registration (OTR). This is not optional.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Entering wrong DOB or name during OTR (cannot be corrected later)
  • Uploading experience certificates without:
    • factory license details
    • number of workers clearly mentioned
  • Assuming DigiLocker uploads will “work automatically” (they don’t always)
  • Waiting for the last day (server + payment issues are common)

Practical advice:
Complete OTR and profile at least 7 days before the last date.

5. Salary, Posting & Career Growth - Bihar Context

Salary Reality

  • Pay Level 9 looks attractive on paper
  • Initial in-hand (approx): ₹65,000-₹75,000 depending on deductions
  • Stable income, regular DA revisions

Posting Reality

  • Mostly industrial areas, not secretariat offices
  • Districts with factories, industrial zones, or manufacturing clusters
  • Field-heavy role: inspections, compliance checks, reports

Career Growth

  • Slow but stable
  • Promotion through departmental hierarchy
  • Less political pressure compared to revenue or police roles

This job suits those who value authority + technical relevance, not those chasing fast promotions.

6. Preparation Strategy (Bihar-Focused)

Since there is no written exam, preparation is often misunderstood.

What Actually Matters

  1. Your academic consistency (marks from Matric onwards)
  2. Clarity of technical fundamentals
  3. Interview performance

Interview Preparation Approach

  • Revise core subjects of your degree
  • Understand:
    • Factories Act
    • Labour safety norms
    • Industrial compliance basics
  • Prepare to explain your experience honestly and technically

Timeline

  • 3-4 weeks of focused revision is usually enough
  • Long-term coaching is unnecessary for this recruitment

7. Pros & Cons (Mandatory Reality Check)

Pros

  • Gazetted technical post
  • Good salary with state government stability
  • No written exam
  • Respectable authority at district level

Cons

  • Extremely low vacancies (17)
  • Very high rejection rate due to experience issues
  • Interview-centric (subjective element)
  • Field postings, not desk jobs

If you are risk-averse and only trust written exams, this is not your recruitment.

8. Applicant Checklist (Before You Apply)

  • ✔ Bihar domicile certificate (if claiming reservation)
  • ✔ Valid caste / EWS / non-creamy layer certificate
  • ✔ Experience certificate matching BPSC’s definition
  • ✔ Factory license copy (if private experience)
  • ✔ Degree + marksheets (Matric to highest qualification)
  • ✔ Aadhaar (to avoid extra biometric fee)
  • ✔ Clear understanding of age eligibility

If even one document is weak, reconsider applying.

9. Conclusion - Apply or Skip?

Apply if:

  • You fully meet eligibility
  • Your experience is solid and verifiable
  • You are comfortable with interviews and field roles

Skip if:

  • You are applying “just to try”
  • Your experience is doubtful
  • You are preparing primarily for mass competitive exams

This is not a lottery. It is a filter-based recruitment. Respect your time and choose strategically.

10. FAQ - Real Student Doubts

Q1. Is Bihar domicile mandatory?
Mandatory only if claiming reservation. UR candidates from other states can apply but competition is tougher.

Q2. Is there any written exam later?
As per notification, no. Selection is based on qualification scoring + interview.

Q3. Can freshers apply?
No. Practical experience is compulsory.

Q4. Is this job better than BSSC / SSC jobs?
In authority and pay-yes.
In competition ratio and selection certainty-no.