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Psychology-Related Government Jobs in BPSC

1. Child Development Project Officer (CDPO)


Role: Responsible for the implementation of child welfare schemes and programs, such as
Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS).
Relevance to Psychology:
- Use psychological principles to assess and improve children's cognitive and emotional
development.
- Address mental health issues and provide counseling for families.
Eligibility: A degree in psychology or related disciplines is often preferred.

2. Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Psychology


Role: Teaching psychology in government colleges or universities in Bihar.
Relevance to Psychology:
- Teaching subjects like clinical psychology, educational psychology, or industrial
psychology.
- Conducting research and mentoring students.
Eligibility: A master’s degree in psychology with UGC NET/Ph.D. qualifications.

3. District Probation Officer (DPO)


Role: Supervising and managing probation services for offenders and working on their
rehabilitation.
Relevance to Psychology:
- Counseling individuals involved in legal disputes or criminal behavior.
- Developing psychological profiles and rehabilitation strategies.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related fields.

4. Police Department (Psychological Roles)


Role: Psychologists can work in prisons or as part of police forces to assess inmates and
provide psychological support.
Relevance to Psychology:
- Profiling criminal behavior and providing counseling to offenders.
- Assisting in training police personnel for stress management and handling victims of
crimes.
Eligibility: Openings are sometimes specific to psychology graduates through exams
conducted by BPSC.

5. Mental Health Specialists in Health Services


Role: Working in government hospitals or mental health clinics under the health
department.
Relevance to Psychology:
- Counseling patients with mental health issues.
- Providing psychological assessments and therapies.
Eligibility: A degree in clinical psychology or a related field.

6. Social Welfare Officer


Role: Implementing social welfare programs related to child protection, women’s welfare,
and rehabilitation.
Relevance to Psychology:
- Counseling and psychological support for vulnerable populations.
- Managing cases of child abuse, domestic violence, or mental health crises.
Eligibility: Psychology graduates are preferred for such roles.

Preparation for BPSC Exams


Common Examination:
- Appear for the BPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), which is similar to UPSC.
- Exam pattern includes Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Optional Subject:
- Psychology can be chosen as an optional subject in the Mains exam.
Syllabus:
- Covers areas like research methods, personality theories, psychopathology, and applied
psychology, similar to UPSC.

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