Last updated on January 7th, 2026 at 03:08 pm
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) ATP Books has released the official notification for Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Recruitment 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online for 35 vacancies through the BPSC official website. ATP Books all details below.
📚 Best ATP Books for BPSC Assistant Town Planner Exam 2025
| Category | Books / References |
| 1. Town & Country Planning | – Town Planning by S.C. Rangwala – Urban and Regional Planning by K.V. Sundaram – Principles of Town Planning by M. Pratap Rao |
| 2. Urban & Regional Development | – Urban and Regional Planning: A Systems Approach by John Glasson – Regional Planning: Concepts, Techniques, Policies and Case Studies by P. Misra & V.K. Puri |
| 3. Transport & Housing Planning | – Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning by L.R. Kadiyali – Housing and Urbanisation by UN-Habitat Publications |
| 4. Environment & Sustainability | – Environmental Planning by Alan Gilpin – Principles of Environmental Planning by Howard T. Odum |
| 5. General Preparation & Guidebooks | – BPSC ATP Previous Year Papers & Practice Sets – General Knowledge & Current Affairs – Lucent / Arihant – Bihar GK – Crown or Arihant Bihar Samanya Gyan |
Table Of Contents
📌 BPSC ATP Recruitment 2025 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Town Planner (ATP) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Monthly Pay | As per rules |
| Form Mode | Online |
| Job Basis | Permanent |
| Total Vacancies | 35 |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Out | 23 August 2025 |
| Application Start | 28 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 September 2025 (11:59 PM) |
💳 Application Fees
- Gen / Other State / SC / ST / PH / All Females: ₹100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
🎓 Eligibility & Qualification
- Educational Qualification:
PG Degree in Town Planning / Regional Planning / Urban Planning / City Planning / Country Planning / Transport Planning / Housing / Environment Planning. - Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025):
- Minimum: 21 Years
- Maximum: 37 Years (Relaxation as per govt rules)
📊 Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Gen | 14 |
| EWS | 03 |
| EBC | 06 |
| BC | 04 |
| BC (Female) | 01 |
| SC | 06 |
| ST | 01 |
| Total | 35 |
🏆 Selection Process
- Written Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
📖 ATP Preparation Tips
- Start with NCERT Geography & Environment basics.
- Focus on urban planning, transport, and housing policies in India.
- Revise Bihar Urban Development schemes for state-based questions.
- Solve previous year papers to understand exam pattern.
- Make short notes for quick revision before exams.
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🔗 Important Links
| Content | Issued On | Link |
| Exam Date Notice | 03/12/2025 | Click Here |
| Fill Online Form | 28/08/2025 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 23/08/2025 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 23/08/2025 | Click Here |
❓ FAQs on ATP Books & Recruitment
Q1. Which is the best book for BPSC ATP Town Planning (ATP Books)?
Ans. Town Planning by S.C. Rangwala is considered one of the best for fundamentals.
Q2. Are previous year papers important for ATP exam?
Ans. Yes ✅ Practicing old question papers helps understand exam trends.
Q3. What is the total number of vacancies in BPSC ATP Recruitment 2025?
Ans. There are 35 posts in total.
Q4. Can candidates from Urban Planning background apply for ATP?
Ans. Yes, PG in Urban/Regional/Town/Transport/Housing/Environment Planning is valid.
Q5. Is there any negative marking in the ATP exam?
Ans. As per the official notification, details will be available in the exam pattern.
