| Minimum Age | 21 year old21 year old |
| Maximum Age | 37 year old37 year old |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for the Assistant Section Officer position is provided according to BPSC regulations.Age relaxation for the Assistant Section Officer position is provided according to BPSC regulations. |
| Post Name | Total Post |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer ASOAssistant Section Officer ASO | 4141 |
| Year | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| 20262026 | 4141 |
| General | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Obc | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Ews | 600 Rs/-600 Rs/- |
| Sc |
| Applications open | 12th January 202612th January 2026 |
| Application closes | 31st January 202631st January 2026 |
| Exam Fee Payment End Date | Predicted 23rd June 2026Predicted 23rd June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
Apply for 300 Bihar APO vacancies; online applications open until 20 March 2026
Apply for Bihar District Sports Officer recruitment; answer key for 2026 exam available
17 Assistant Engineer posts; check exam date in 2026 calendar
Apply for BPSC 70th Combined Competitive Examination; application deadline is 04 November 2024
BPSC DSO and AD Mains admit cards now available for 2026 exam
Apply for BPSC 2026 government jobs; annual exam calendar now released online
Apply for 1714 Assistant Professor posts at BPSC; last date 07 May 2025
Recruitment for 102 BPSC Auditor posts; applications closed, exam schedule released
The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the final answer key for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) recruitment examination for 2026. This exam was conducted to fill 41 ASO vacancies, and candidates were required to hold a graduate degree from a recognized university, completed by the application deadline. The answer key provides the official solutions for all question paper sets, allowing candidates to verify their responses and estimate their scores. The selection process includes a written examination followed by further stages as per BPSC guidelines. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access the answer key in PDF format, which is available on the commission's official website. This release marks an important step before the announcement of final results and ensures transparency in the evaluation process.
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper-I — General StudiesPrelims Paper-I — General Studies | Current events of national, international and Bihar state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Bihar; Indian & Bihar Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Bihar Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Bihar.Current events of national, international and Bihar state importance; Indian History — ancient, medieval, modern, freedom movement; History & culture of Bihar; Indian & Bihar Geography — physical, social, economic; Indian & Bihar Polity, Constitution & Governance; Economic & social development; Environmental ecology, biodiversity & climate change; General science & technology; Static GK relevant to Bihar. |
| Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying)Prelims Paper-II (CSAT — qualifying) | Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation.Comprehension; Interpersonal skills; Logical & analytical reasoning; Decision making; Mental ability; Class X-level numeracy; Data interpretation. |
| Mains — General Studies (multiple papers)Mains — General Studies (multiple papers) | GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Bihar, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies.GS Paper-I — Indian heritage & culture, history & geography of India and Bihar, world history. GS Paper-II — Indian Constitution, polity, social justice, international relations, governance. GS Paper-III — Indian economy, agriculture, science & technology, environment, security, disaster management. GS Paper-IV — Ethics, integrity & aptitude with case studies. |
| Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying)Mains — Compulsory Language & English Papers (qualifying) | State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Bihar. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar.State language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, translation in the official language of Bihar. English language paper — comprehension, précis, essay, grammar. |
| Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable)Mains — Optional Subject (where applicable) | Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Bihar PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages.Candidate's chosen optional from the list provided in the Bihar PSC notification — usually 25-30 subjects covering humanities, sciences, languages. |
| Personality Test / InterviewPersonality Test / Interview | Conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service.Conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission. Assesses leadership, communication, decision-making, awareness of state-specific affairs and suitability for civil service. |
| St | 150 Rs/-150 Rs/- |
| Predicted 2nd September 2026Predicted 2nd September 2026 |
| Exam Date | Predicted 10th September 2026Predicted 10th September 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | Predicted 24th September 2026Predicted 24th September 2026 |
| Result Announcement Date | Predicted 23rd December 2026Predicted 23rd December 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 January 202631 January 2026 |
| Official Website | Visit bpsc.bihar.gov.in, Official WebsiteVisit bpsc.bihar.gov.in, Official Website |
| Apply Online | Login (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Apply OnlineLogin (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Apply Online |
| Download Notification | Click here |
| Download Result Notification | G82uqevagaakyjp Merged (sarkariresult.com.cm) (PDF), Download Result Notification |
| Download Answer Key Notification | Visit bpsc.bihar.gov.in (PDF), Download Answer Key NotificationVisit bpsc.bihar.gov.in (PDF), Download Answer Key Notification |
| Download Admit Card Notification | Login (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Download Admit Card NotificationLogin (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Download Admit Card Notification |
| Pre Omr Sheet | Login (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Pre Omr SheetLogin (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), Pre Omr Sheet |
| Other | Click here |