The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has reopened online applications for 79 Assistant Section Officer and 5 Assistant Reporter posts. Apply from 07 to 27 November 2026. Check vacancy, eligibility, age limit, fee, salary, exam pattern and syllabus.
Important Dates 📅
App Begin
07-11-2026
Last Date
27-11-2026
Fee Last Date
27-11-2026
Exam Date
🔔 To be Notified
Admit Card
⏳ Coming Soon
Application Fee ₹
Gen / OBC / EWS
600
SC / ST / PH
100
•Online via Debit/Credit/UPI
Age Limit Details 🎂
Minimum Age:21
Maximum Age:42
Note: Government employees who have completed 3 years of continuous service are eligible for a 5-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Persons with disabilities are granted a 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit. Ex-servicemen receive an age relaxation of 3 years plus the actual period of their defence service, provided that their actual age does not exceed 53 years on the date of application.
Assistant Section Officer and Assistant Reporter | Advertisement No. 01/2024 | Updated 09 November 2026
Quick Answer The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has reopened online applications under Advertisement 01/2024 for 79 Assistant Section Officer posts and 5 Assistant Reporter (Sahayak Avdhayak) posts. Applications opened on 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM and close on 27 November 2026. The minimum qualification is a graduate degree. Selection has two stages: a Preliminary Exam (OMR) and a descriptive Mains Exam.
Important: Candidates who already applied for this post in the 2024 windows (29 Jan to 15 Feb 2024 or 29 Nov to 13 Dec 2024)do not need to apply again.
On 03 November 2026, the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat, Patna issued a notice reopening applications for Advertisement 01/2024. Applications had already been taken in two earlier windows in 2024. This new window gives more eligible candidates a chance to apply.
Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 plus allowances as per rules
Assistant Reporter
Level 4
Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 plus allowances as per rules
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Detail
Nationality
Must be a citizen of India
Education
Graduate degree or equivalent from a university recognised by the State or Central Government
Cut-off for degree
Degree must be held by the last date of online application
You can apply for more than one post without filling separate forms. While registering, tick the box (✓) next to each post you qualify for. Only one fee is charged, not one per post.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The advertisement counts age as on 01 August 2023. The new notice does not repeat this date, so please confirm it on the official website. Age is calculated from the date of birth on the matriculation or equivalent certificate.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2023)
Category
Minimum
Maximum
Unreserved male
21 years
37 years
Unreserved female
21 years
40 years
BC and EBC (male and female)
21 years
40 years
SC and ST (male and female)
21 years
42 years
Age Relaxation
Group
Relaxation
Government employees with 3 years of continuous service
5 years in upper age limit
Persons with disabilities
10 years in upper age limit
Ex-servicemen
3 years plus the period of defence service. Actual age must not exceed 53 years on the date of application
Application Fee
Exam Fee
Category
Fee
Bihar domicile male: EBC, BC, EWS and Unreserved
Rs. 600
All candidates from outside Bihar (any category, male or female)
Rs. 600
Bihar domicile SC, ST and persons with 40% or more disability
Rs. 150
Bihar domicile women of all categories
Rs. 150
Pay by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Bank charges are extra and paid by the candidate. The Secretariat is not responsible for failed payments or internet problems, and no extra time is given. Fees are not refunded.
SC/ST note: A candidate who pays the SC/ST fee but later fails to produce the certificate, or whose certificate raises doubt, can be disqualified. An SC/ST candidate who voluntarily pays the general fee keeps their candidature safe.
Reservation Rules
Reservation Rules
Issue
Rule
Who can claim
Only permanent residents of Bihar. Candidates from outside Bihar get no reservation
Claim in form
If you do not claim reservation in the designated column of the form, you will not get the benefit
Address
The permanent address in the online form is used for reservation
EWS
10% as per Notification 2622 (26.02.2019). Income and asset certificate in Annexure 1 (Format 1) from the competent authority
Women
35% horizontal reservation as per Notification 2342 (15.02.2016)
Disability
4% horizontal reservation as per Notification 13062 (12.10.2017). Medical Board certificate of at least 40% disability required
Freedom fighters' descendants
2% as per Memo 2526 (18.02.2016). Certificate from the District Magistrate or authorised officer, plus an identity card
Category change
Reservation category cannot be changed during the recruitment process (Memo 16144, 28.11.2012)
The Secretariat will announce the last date to submit certificates. No claim is accepted after that date.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Details
Item
Detail
Mode
OMR based objective multiple choice
Total questions
100
Total marks
400
Marks per question
4
Negative marking
1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Duration
2 hours
Language
Hindi and English. If the two differ, the English question is final
Subject Wise Questions
Subject
Questions
General Studies
40
General Science and Mathematics
30
Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning
30
Total
100
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category
Minimum
General
40%
Backward Class
36.5%
Extremely Backward Class
34%
SC, ST, women and persons with disabilities
32%
Candidates debarred by UPSC, a State Public Service Commission or another selection body for malpractice, for the stated period, are not eligible for the Preliminary Exam.
If many applications come in, the exam may be held in multiple phases. Results will then use score equating.
The Secretariat's decision on eligibility to sit the exam is final.
Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Syllabus
Section
Topics
General Studies: Current Affairs
Important national and international events, scientific progress, awards, sports and sportspersons
General Studies: India and neighbours
History of neighbouring countries, history, culture, geography and economy of India and Bihar, agriculture and natural resources, Indian Constitution and political system, origin and evolution of constitutional and parliamentary systems, Panchayati Raj, community development, Five Year Plans, Indian freedom movement and the contribution of Bihar
General Science
Matriculation level Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Mathematics
Number system, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relations between numbers, basic arithmetic operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, interest, profit and loss
Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning
Verbal and non-verbal: analogy, similarities and differences, spatial visualisation, problem solving, analysis, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, number series, coding and decoding
Mains Exam and Merit List
Selection Process
Stage
Detail
Stage 1: Preliminary Exam
OMR objective test. Candidates who reach the cut-off move ahead
Stage 2: Mains Exam
Descriptive. About 10 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted
Mains application
Successful candidates fill a separate form and pay a separate fee. A separate notice will follow
Merit list
Post wise and category wise, based on the Mains Exam
If two candidates tie
The qualification prescribed for the post is the basis
The Mains syllabus is on the Secretariat website. Post wise prescribed qualifications are in the schedule to the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat (Recruitment and Service Conditions) Rules, 2018.
How to Apply Online
Application Steps
Step
Action
1
Open vidhansabha.bih.nic.in or vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in and click "Apply Online"
2
Register with your own working mobile number and email ID
3
Fill every detail correctly. Changes are not allowed later
4
Upload education and reservation certificates, a recent photograph and your signature
5
Pay the fee by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card
6
After final submission, log in again and use "Download Filled Application Section" on the dashboard
7
Print two copies. Every page must show the Bar Code and Application Number
Caste certificate and permanent residence (domicile) certificate
BC and EBC
Caste certificate, residence certificate and non-creamy layer certificate
Married or unmarried women
Caste and non-creamy layer certificates issued from the father's permanent address
EWS
Income and asset certificate (Annexure 1, Format 1) from the competent authority
Persons with disabilities
Medical Board certificate of at least 40% disability
Freedom fighters' descendants
Certificate from the District Magistrate or authorised officer, plus identity card
All candidates
Degree and mark sheets, matriculation or equivalent certificate for date of birth, recent photograph, signature
Certificates must be issued by the Circle Officer notified by the State Government for your permanent area. Keep at least five extra copies of your uploaded photograph.
Key Instructions
Things to Remember
Topic
Instruction
Reapplication
Not needed if you applied earlier
Mistakes
The Secretariat is not responsible. Requests for correction are not considered
Document mismatch
Any error found while checking against original documents cancels the candidature
Original documents
Must be produced at the time of appointment
Hard copy
The Secretariat can ask for it at any time
Other forms
Printed or handwritten applications are not accepted and fees are not refunded
Login details
Keep email, mobile, User Name and Password safe until the final result
Exam hall
Electronic devices are banned
Updates
All notices appear on the website, not in newspapers
Source: Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat, Patna: Important Notice (03.11.2026) and Advertisement No. 01/2024. Always confirm final details on the official website.
What is the last date to apply for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Assistant Section Officer 2026?
The last date is 27 November 2026. Online applications opened on 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
How many posts are there?
There are 79 Assistant Section Officer posts and 5 Assistant Reporter posts, 84 in total. The number may increase or decrease.
What is the salary of Assistant Section Officer?
Pay Level 7, Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, plus allowances as per rules.
What is the qualification required?
A graduate degree or equivalent from a university recognised by the State or Central Government, held by the last date of online application. The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Do candidates who applied earlier need to apply again?
No. Candidates who applied in the 2024 windows do not need to apply again.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 600 for Bihar domicile male EBC, BC, EWS and Unreserved candidates and all candidates from outside Bihar. Rs. 150 for Bihar domicile SC, ST, persons with 40% or more disability and women.
Is there negative marking in the Preliminary Exam?
Yes. Each question carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the Preliminary Exam pattern?
100 OMR based multiple choice questions, 400 marks, 2 hours: General Studies 40, General Science and Mathematics 30, Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning 30.
What is the age limit?
Minimum 21 years. Maximum 37 for unreserved male, 40 for unreserved female, BC and EBC, and 42 for SC and ST, counted as on 01 August 2023 per the advertisement. Confirm the date on the official website.
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?
Yes, but they get no reservation benefit and pay Rs. 600.
When is the Mains Exam form filled?
Candidates who pass the Preliminary Exam fill a separate form and pay a separate fee. A separate notice will be published.
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