The BPSC ASO Mains 2026 examination is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts in various departments of the Bihar Government.
Candidates who qualified the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear in the Mains Exam.
Important Dates (Expected)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start Date | 29 May 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 23 June 2025 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 23 June 2025 |
| Pre Exam Date | 10 September 2025 |
| Admit Card (Pre Exam) | 04 September 2025 |
| Pre Answer Key | 18 September 2025 |
| Result Date | 23 December 2025 |
| Mains Form Start Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Mains Form Last Date | 31 January 2026 |
| Mains Exam Date | 27 February 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card | 20 February 2026 (Available Now) |
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | BPSC |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Exam Stage | Mains |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
(As per original recruitment notification.)
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination (Completed)
- Objective type paper
- Screening test
Stage 2: Mains Examination (Current Stage)
- Descriptive/Conventional type papers
- Marks counted for final merit
BPSC ASO Mains Exam Pattern (Expected)
| Paper | Subject | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies | Descriptive |
General Hindi:
- Essay
- Letter Writing
- Precis Writing
- Grammar
General Studies:
- Indian Polity
- Economy
- History
- Geography
- Current Affairs
- Administrative topics
Total Marks: As per notification
Duration: As notified by BPSC
Posting Department
Selected candidates will be appointed as ASO in various state government departments under the Government of Bihar.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| ASO | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
Gross Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹70,000 (Approx.)
Additional Benefits:
- DA
- HRA
- Medical Facilities
- Pension under NPS
Mains Admit Card
- Available on BPSC official website.
- Download using registration number and password/date of birth.
- Carry printed admit card with valid ID proof.
Preparation Tips for Mains
- Focus on descriptive answer writing practice.
- Revise Bihar-specific current affairs.
- Improve Hindi grammar and writing skills.
- Practice previous year question papers.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Mains Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Mains Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Check Mains Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Mains Form Notification | Click Here |
| Download Pre Result | Click Here |
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Pre OMR Sheet | Click Here |
| Check OMR Sheet Notice | Click Here |
| Download Pre Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Pre Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Pre Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Bihar BPSC Official Website | Click Here |
Final Words
The BPSC ASO Mains 2026 is a crucial stage that determines final selection. Candidates should concentrate on structured answer writing and thorough revision of General Studies topics.