BPSC ASO Mains Exam Date 2026 Announced: Schedule, Admit Card & Exam Details

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is conducting this recruitment drive to fill 41 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) vacancies. Following the successful completion of the BPSC Prelims, the BPSC ASO Mains Exam 2026 (Advt. No. 37/2025) is officially scheduled for 27th February 2026 (Friday). The exam will be held at various designated centers across the state. Access the full exam schedule and essential details on this page.

BPSC ASO Notification 2026

The official BPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. 37/2025) is available on the commission's official portal, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates are encouraged to download the notification via the link provided below to review all critical requirements and guidelines for the Assistant Section Officer selection process.

Download BPSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Notification 2025 PDF

BPSC ASO Recruitment 2026- Overview

The selection process for the 41 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts involves three stages: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Successful candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 7, with a competitive salary structure ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month.

BPSC ASO Mains Exam Date 2026 Out

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has confirmed the Mains exam date under Advt. No. 37/2025. The BPSC ASO Mains Exam is slated for 27th February 2026 (Friday), held in two sessions: 10:00 am to 12:15 pm and 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm. Please refer to the official notification provided above for further instructions.

BPSC Assistant Section Officer ASO Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

With the online application window for the BPSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 now closed at https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/, candidates should prepare for the upcoming examination. The BPSC ASO Mains Exam 2026 will be conducted on 27th February 2026 (Friday). Stay updated on all important milestones here.

BPSC ASO Vacancy 2026

The 41 available positions are distributed across seven categories, including Unreserved, EWS, SC, ST, BC, EBC, and Women from BC categories. Detailed category-wise vacancy breakdowns are provided in the table below for your reference.

BPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The Bihar Public Service Commission has established strict eligibility criteria for the 2026 ASO recruitment. Applicants must ensure they meet the mandatory educational qualifications and age requirements to avoid application disqualification. We have outlined these vital criteria below to help you verify your eligibility.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. All educational requirements must be met by the final date of the application submission process.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

As per official guidelines, applicants must be between 21 and 37 years of age as of 1st August 2025. The commission offers age relaxation for specific reserved categories; please consult the table below to see if you qualify.

BPSC Assistant Section Officer ASO Application Form

With the application process concluded, focus should now shift toward rigorous preparation. Candidates should align their study strategies with the official BPSC Assistant Section Officer exam pattern detailed below.

BPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

An application fee was mandatory for all candidates to finalize their registration. Payments were accepted through various online channels, including credit cards, debit cards, and internet banking. Refer below for the category-specific fee structure.

BPSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The BPSC ASO recruitment process comprises a comprehensive four-stage selection criteria. Candidates must successfully qualify through each stage to secure a position as an Assistant Section Officer.

• Priliminary Examination
• Mains Examination
• Interview
• Document Verification

BPSC Assistant Section Officer Exam Pattern

The BPSC ASO Exam 2026 is divided into Preliminary and Mains stages. Only candidates who successfully qualify for the Prelims will be permitted to sit for the Mains examination. View the detailed exam pattern for both stages below.

Preliminary Examination

Details regarding the structure and syllabus of the Preliminary examination are provided below.

• The preliminary examination will be conducted in open-book format; candidates are allowed to carry books with them, one book per subject.
• Only textbooks from NCERT/BSEB/ICSE or other boards are allowed. Guides, photocopies of books, or handwritten notes are prohibited inside the exam hall.
• There will be 150 questions asked from General Studies, General Science and Mathematics, and Mental Ability
• All questions will be objective and multiple-choice type
• Each Question Carries 1 mark
• The duration of the examination will be 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Candidates qualifying for the Mains examination are selected based on their total marks in the Prelims (inclusive of contractual preference), with 10 times the number of vacancies invited for the next stage.

Mains Examination

The Main Examination includes two distinct papers: Paper 1 (General Hindi) and Paper 2 (General Knowledge).

(1) Paper 1 (General Hindi)

• The exam will consist of objective and multiple-choice questions.
• A total of 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks
• Minimum qualifying marks in Hindi are 30%, which is mandatory
• Marks obtained in the Hindi paper will not be considered.
• The duration of the exam is 2 hours and 15 minutes

(2) Paper 2 (General Knowledge)

• There will be 150 questions asked from General Studies, General Science and Mathematics, and Mental Ability, the same as prelims
• Each correct answer gives you 1 mark, and candidates must complete the exam in 2 hours and 15 minutes

Check Detailed BPSC ASO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

BPSC ASO Salary 2026

Assistant Section Officers (ASO) are compensated under Pay Level 7, earning between Rs. 44,900 and Rs. 1,42,400 monthly, supplemented by additional perks and allowances as per 7th Pay Commission mandates.