The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially set the schedule for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Preliminary Exam 2025. Here’s everything candidates need to know.
Exam Date & Admit Card
Preliminary Exam Date: 10 September 2025 (single shift, 12:00 PM to 2:15 PM)
Admit Card: Available for download on the official BPSC portal (bpsc.bihar.gov.in) prior to the exam
🆔 Notification & Application
Advt. No. 37/2025 – ASO Recruitment announced for 41 vacancies
Online registration began on 29 May 2025 and closed on 23 June 2025
Eligibility & Vacancy Breakdown
Vacancies: 41 posts across categories (UR, EWS, SC, ST, EBC, BC), with approximately 13 posts reserved for women (35% horizontal reservation)
Age Limit: 21 to 37 years (as on 1 August 2025); relaxations apply under category norms
Educational Requirement: A graduate degree in any stream from a recognized university
Salary & Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-7 on the 7th Pay Commission scale — ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 plus allowances (DA, HRA, etc.)
Selection Procedure
- Preliminary Examination – Objective-type
- Mains Examination – Descriptive
- Document Verification (DV) — Final shortlisting stage
Upcoming Steps
- Answer key for Prelims will be released shortly after the exam on the BPSC website
- Result announcements, Mains exam dates, and other updates will also follow as per the official recruitment timeline.
Quick Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | 10 September 2025, 12:00–2:15 PM |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Registration Window | 29 May – 23 June 2025 |
| Age Limit | 21–37 years (category relaxations) |
| Eligibility | Graduate degree |
| Pay Scale | Level-7: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 + Perks |
| Selection Stages | Prelims → Mains → Document Verification |
| Answer Key | To be released post-Prelims |
for more details you can check official site https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/advertisement/