Bihar JEEViKA Recruitment 2025-26 — Notification, Posts, Salary, Eligibility & Apply Online
Bihar JEEViKA (Jeevika) Recruitment 2025-26 notification for various posts including Block Programme Manager, Community Coordinator, Accounts Assistant, and more. Eligibility, salary, selection process and how to apply for JEEViKA Bihar recruitment.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- JEEViKA full form: Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) — popularly known as Jeevika.
- JEEViKA is a World Bank-supported project under the Bihar government for rural women empowerment and livelihood promotion.
- Key posts in JEEViKA Recruitment 2025-26: Block Programme Manager (BPM), Community Coordinator (CC), Accounts Assistant, IT Assistant, Cluster Coordinator.
- Minimum qualification: Graduate (any discipline) for most posts; preference given to candidates with rural development / social work experience.
- Age limit: 21–37 years (relaxation for OBC, SC, ST as per Bihar government norms).
- Selection process: Written test / CBT + Personal Interview (for managerial posts); only interview/document verification for field posts.
- Salary range: ₹15,000 – ₹45,000 per month (varies by post and level).
- Applications submitted online at state.bihar.gov.in/brlps or the official JEEViKA recruitment portal.
- Priority given to candidates from Self-Help Group (SHG) families and women candidates in many positions.
- JEEViKA operates in all 38 districts of Bihar with over 10 lakh Self Help Groups.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. What is the full form of JEEViKA in Bihar?
- Jharkhand Employment and Economic Viability in Knowledge Application
- Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS)
- Jharkhand Empowerment and Employment Vikas Kendra
- Bihar Economic Empowerment Vikas Institute
Explanation: JEEViKA is the popular name for Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS), a World Bank-supported initiative under the Bihar government.
Q2. JEEViKA Bihar operates under which national programme?
- Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
- Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
Explanation: JEEViKA implements the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) in Bihar, launched in 2011 by the Ministry of Rural Development.
Q3. JEEViKA Bihar covers how many districts?
- 28
- 33
- 38
- 42
Explanation: JEEViKA operates across all 38 districts of Bihar.
Q4. What type of employment do JEEViKA posts offer?
- Permanent central government employment
- Permanent state government employment
- Contractual employment (renewable)
- Daily wage employment
Explanation: JEEViKA posts are contractual in nature (not permanent), but they are renewable and provide stable income with career growth opportunities.
Q5. Which international organisation provides financial support to JEEViKA Bihar?
- IMF
- Asian Development Bank
- World Bank
- UNDP
Explanation: JEEViKA (BRLPS) is supported by the World Bank as part of the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) implementation.
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.