Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya Recruitment 2026
The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya has released an important notice regarding the reopening of online applications under Advertisement No. 01/2024 for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant Caretaker (ACT) posts. Candidates who are interested in these vacancies can submit their online applications from 07 November 2026.
The online application process will remain open until 27 November 2026. This recruitment is being reopened to provide another opportunity to eligible candidates. Candidates who have already applied for these posts during the previous application periods do not need to submit a fresh application.
According to the recruitment notification, candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university. The selection process includes a preliminary examination followed by a main examination. Interested applicants should check the revised vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, examination pattern and application fee before applying.
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2024 |
| Recruitment Name | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO), Assistant Caretaker (ACT) |
| Total Vacancies | See vacancy clarification below |
| Job Category | Bihar Government Jobs |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Patna, Bihar |
| Application Re-Open Date | 07 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27 November 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Minimum Age | 21 Years |
| Selection Process | Preliminary Exam and Main Exam |
| Pay Level | Level 7 and Level 4 |
| Official Website | https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Advertisement Number | 01/2024 |
| Previous Application Period | 29 January 2024 to 15 February 2024 |
| Previous Extended Application Period | 29 November 2024 to 13 December 2024 |
| Re-Open Application Start Date | 07 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Re-Open Application Last Date | 27 November 2026 |
| Examination Fee Payment Last Date | Check the reopened application portal |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced |
| Main Examination Date | To be announced |
Important: Candidates who have already submitted an application for these posts during the previous application periods are not required to apply again.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment covers the following two posts:
| Post Name | Short Name |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | ASO |
| Assistant Caretaker | ACT |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
The supplied notification pages contain two different vacancy breakups. The revised reservation table on the second page indicates the following figures:
Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 43 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 08 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 07 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 12 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 07 |
| Backward Class Women | 02 |
| Total | 79 |
Assistant Caretaker (ACT)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 02 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 01 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 01 |
| Total | 05 |
The notification also mentions horizontal reservation for women and separate provisions for eligible persons with disabilities and descendants of freedom fighters.
Vacancy clarification: The following page of the supplied advertisement contains another category-wise table showing 50 ASO and 4 ACT vacancies. Since the supplied pages show different vacancy totals (79 + 5 and 50 + 4), candidates should verify the final vacancy position from the official recruitment portal before applying. Do not assume that the two figures represent separate additional vacancies.
Educational Qualification
Candidates applying for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya ASO and Assistant Caretaker Recruitment 2026 must fulfil the following educational qualification:
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a university recognized by the State Government or Central Government.
- The graduation qualification must be obtained on or before the last date of online application.
- Candidates with the required qualification can apply for more than one advertised post.
- Separate applications for different posts are not required. Candidates can select their preferred posts while filling out the online application form.
- A separate application fee is not required for each selected post.
Nationality: Applicants must be Indian citizens.
Age Limit
The age limit mentioned in the original Advertisement No. 01/2024 is calculated as on 01 August 2023.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) Male | 37 Years |
| General (Unreserved) Female | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC Male and Female | 40 Years |
| SC / ST Male and Female | 42 Years |
| Minimum Age for All Categories | 21 Years |
Age Relaxation
Additional age relaxation is applicable to eligible categories according to Bihar Government rules.
- Persons with Disabilities: Additional relaxation as per applicable rules.
- Ex-Servicemen: Applicable relaxation according to government regulations.
- Eligible Government Employees: Relaxation as prescribed in the notification.
- Other reserved categories: As per Bihar Government rules.
Note: Candidates should check the original advertisement and official reopening instructions for the applicable age calculation and relaxation provisions.
Application Fee
The application fee mentioned in the advertisement is as follows:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / BC / EBC Male Candidates | ₹600 |
| Candidates from Other States | ₹600 |
| Bihar SC / ST Candidates | ₹150 |
| Bihar PwD Candidates (40% or More Disability) | ₹150 |
| Women Candidates of Bihar (All Categories) | ₹150 |
Mode of Payment: Online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.
Candidates should retain the online payment receipt for future reference.
Selection Process
The Bihar Vidhan Sabha ASO and Assistant Caretaker Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of two main examination stages.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
The preliminary examination will be conducted in objective-type multiple-choice format.
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 40 |
| General Science and Mathematics | 30 |
| Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Preliminary Examination Pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | OMR Based |
| Question Type | Objective / Multiple Choice |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marks per Question | 4 |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark for each wrong answer |
| Examination Duration | 2 Hours |
| Language | Hindi and English |
Candidates will be shortlisted for the main examination based on their preliminary examination performance and the prescribed qualifying criteria.
Stage 2: Main Examination
Candidates qualifying in the preliminary examination will be required to appear in the main examination.
- The main examination will be descriptive.
- Successful preliminary examination candidates will be required to submit a separate application for the main examination.
- The prescribed main examination fee must be paid separately.
- The detailed main examination syllabus will be published on the official website.
Preliminary Examination Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class (BC) | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | 32% |
The preliminary examination is a screening examination. The final merit list will be prepared according to the applicable main examination and recruitment rules.
Preliminary Examination Syllabus
The preliminary examination will cover three major subjects.
A. General Studies – 40 Questions
Important topics include:
- Current national and international events.
- Scientific developments.
- Important national and international awards.
- Sports and sports personalities.
- History of India and Bihar.
- Indian Constitution and Political System.
- Indian and Bihar geography.
- Economic and social developments.
- Agriculture and natural resources.
- Freedom movement and the contribution of Bihar.
B. General Science and Mathematics – 30 Questions
General Science:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Mathematics:
- Number System
- Simplification
- HCF and LCM
- Decimal and Fractions
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Interest
- Profit and Loss
C. Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning – 30 Questions
Important topics include:
- Analogy
- Similarities and Differences
- Spatial Visualization
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Judgment
- Decision Making
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
How to Apply for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya recruitment website.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/.
- Open the recruitment section.
- Find Advertisement No. 01/2024 for Assistant Section Officer and Assistant Caretaker.
- Click on the online application link.
- Complete the registration process using your personal details.
- Log in using your registration credentials.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Select the post or posts for which you wish to apply.
- Enter your educational qualification, category and other required details.
- Upload your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review all details before submitting the application form.
- Submit the application and download the completed form.
- Keep a printed copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Already Applied Candidates: Candidates who submitted their applications during the earlier application periods do not need to apply again.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- The minimum age requirement is 21 years.
- Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university.
- Candidates can apply for more than one post through a single online application.
- Separate application forms are not required for each post.
- The examination fee must be paid through the online payment facility.
- Candidates should carefully enter their personal information, educational qualifications and category details.
- No correction request will ordinarily be accepted after final submission of the application.
- Candidates should download and print the completed application form after submission.
- All original certificates and supporting documents must be available for verification whenever required.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official website for examination dates, admit cards and other recruitment updates.
- Electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination building.
- Candidates who have already applied under Advertisement No. 01/2024 are not required to submit another application during the reopening period.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs – Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026
Q1. Which posts are available under Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment is for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant Caretaker (ACT) posts under Advertisement No. 01/2024.
Q2. When will the online application process reopen?
The online application process will reopen on 07 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026?
The last date for submitting the online application is 27 November 2026.
Q4. Is graduation compulsory for ASO and Assistant Caretaker posts?
Yes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Q5. What is the age limit for Bihar Vidhan Sabha ASO and ACT Recruitment?
The minimum age is 21 years. The maximum age is 37 years for General male candidates, 40 years for General female and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates, subject to applicable rules.
Q6. What is the salary of an Assistant Section Officer in Bihar Vidhan Sabha?
The Assistant Section Officer post carries Pay Level 7, with a pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
Q7. What is the salary of an Assistant Caretaker?
The Assistant Caretaker post carries Pay Level 4, with a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
Q8. What is the selection process for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026?
The selection process consists of a preliminary objective examination followed by a descriptive main examination.
Q9. Do candidates who applied earlier need to apply again?
No. Candidates who have already applied under Advertisement No. 01/2024 do not need to submit another application.