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Every year, lakhs of candidates in Bihar prepare with full dedication for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam. They aim to achieve a government job. BPSC is such an exam that is not only popular in Bihar but also across India, and all candidates must apply online to appear for this exam. Recently, BPSC has adopted the OTR (One Time Registration) system and introduced a change. The main objective of this new system is to make the application process more simple, fast, and transparent than before.

With its help, candidates will not have to fill in their personal information like name, date of birth, certificates, etc., again and again while applying each time. Once the candidate completes the OTR registration, the information provided by them will be saved in the system, and in the future, applying for any recruitment will become very easy for them.

But now a question arises in the minds of many candidates — whether doing the BPSC OTR registration from a mobile is fine or will it be better from a desktop? If you are also thinking of appearing in any BPSC exam and are unable to understand the One Time Registration process, then this article will prove to be very helpful for you. Through this article, you will be able to complete your OTR without any mistakes and apply for your government job.

What is BPSC OTR?

BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) OTR (One Time Registration) is a process through which candidates enter their personal information, certificates, marksheets, photos, signatures, and other important details only once. After this, whenever a new government job form is released and the candidate applies for it, all their personal details will already be automatically added to the application form.

Benefits of OTR

• Candidates will not need to fill in the same information again and again.


• The application process will become faster and simpler.


• All personal details and records of the candidates will remain safe and saved in one place in the system.


• The chances of duplicate or incorrect information being submitted by the candidates will automatically reduce.

Advantages of Doing OTR from Mobile

·         As far as we know, nowadays everyone keeps their mobile with them all the time, which allows them to do their registration anytime, anywhere.

·         Candidates can open the official website of BPSC on their mobile and fill the OTR, especially when they do not have a computer available.

·         If candidates do the OTR registration through mobile, then at that time, the OTP that comes on their number can be entered directly, which makes it even easier.

·         Uploading a photo and signature is mandatory during the OTR registration process. Here, candidates can directly use their mobile camera to capture and upload their photo and signature.

Disadvantages of Doing OTR from Mobile

·         The mobile screen is small, which increases the chances of entering incorrect information, as many sections of the form are not clearly visible or require a lot of scrolling.

·         Network issues — many times due to weak mobile networks, when we try to submit the form, it does not get submitted, which creates a lot of trouble.

·         Sometimes there is a requirement for specific document sizes, but uploading large documents becomes difficult. Scanning documents and uploading them can also be an issue, especially when some words in the scanned documents are not visible, making it hard to apply for the form When the file size is more than the limit.

Advantages of Doing OTR from Desktop

·         Laptops have a large screen, and everything appears clearly. On a bigger screen, all parts of the form are visible, which reduces the chances of making mistakes.

·         Pre-scanned documents can be easily uploaded, which makes uploading all your documents easier.

·         The internet on computers is usually fast and stable, which ensures that the form submission process does not stop midway.

·         Desktops have antivirus and other security tools that help protect against cyber fraud.

Disadvantages of Doing OTR from Desktop

·         Most people do not have their own personal computer or laptop, which can make it difficult for some candidates.

·         If you receive the OTP on your mobile and are filling the form on a desktop, it may take a little extra time to copy and paste the OTP.

Which is Better in Terms of Security?

·         The desktop is considered more secure for the OTR process because it uses secure browsers (like Chrome, Firefox) with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption.

·         While filling the OTR form, candidates should always use only the official website of BPSC onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in to avoid phishing websites.

·         Desktops also have tools like virus scanning and firewalls available.

·         While registering from a mobile, if you use public Wi-Fi or unsecured apps, your personal information may get leaked.

How to Identify an SSL Website?

·         Websites secured by SSL feature "https://" at the start of their URLs.

·         A small padlock icon appears in the browser’s address bar — this indicates that the website is secure.

User Feedback

Mobile User
“I did the OTR from mobile, the OTP came quickly, and I uploaded the photo using the mobile camera, which I found easy.”

Desktop User
“I did the OTR from desktop, I had a big screen in front of me, so all the details were clearly visible, and I did not face any difficulty while submitting.”

Final Thought

For candidates, BPSC OTR Registration is the first step towards a government job. Whether you do this process from mobile or desktop, the most important thing is that you fill in the correct information, take care while uploading documents, and save the Registration Confirmation after completing the BPSC OTR.
If you want security, clarity, and a faster process, then desktop can prove to be a better option for you. However, if you do not have a laptop, mobile can also be an alternative but temporary solution, and you should take precautions.