The BPSC ASO Mains 2026 examination is conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for recruitment to the post of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in various departments of the Government of Bihar.
Candidates who have qualified the Preliminary Examination are eligible to appear in the Mains Examination.
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 | 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) |
| Exam Stage | Mains |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Selection Process | Prelims + Mains |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university (as per original notification).
Selection Process
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
- Objective type
- Qualifying in nature
Stage 2: Mains Examination
- Descriptive type papers
- Marks counted for final merit
There is generally no interview stage for ASO (as per previous patterns).
BPSC ASO Mains Exam Pattern (Expected)
| Paper | Subject | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | Descriptive |
| Paper II | General Studies | Descriptive |
Paper I: General Hindi
Topics may include:
- Essay Writing
- Letter/Application Writing
- Precis Writing
- Grammar & Comprehension
Paper II: General Studies
Subjects include:
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- History (India & Bihar)
- Geography
- Current Affairs
- General Science
- Administrative system
Total Marks & Duration: As notified by BPSC.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| ASO | Level 7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
Approx Gross Salary: ₹55,000 – ₹70,000 per month (including allowances)
Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Pension under NPS
Mains Admit Card
- Available on official BPSC website.
- Download using Registration Number & Password/Date of Birth.
- Carry printed admit card with valid photo ID.
Posting Department
Selected candidates will work in various secretariat and administrative departments under the Government of Bihar.
Preparation Tips for Mains
- Focus on structured answer writing practice.
- Improve Hindi writing skills.
- Revise Bihar-specific current affairs.
- Practice previous year question papers.
- Maintain time management during descriptive 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 |