BPSC ASO Notification 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Section Officer (ASO) for 2025. This notification opens up 41 vacancies for graduates seeking a stable government job in Bihar. The recruitment process will be conducted entirely online, with detailed instructions provided in the official notification released on 21st May 2025.
BPSC ASO Notification 2025 Out
The BPSC ASO notification 2025 is now officially out. Candidates can apply online from 29th May 2025 to 23rd June 2025. The notification provides comprehensive information about eligibility, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and the selection process. This is a good opportunity for graduates, especially those with a background in statistics or related fields, to secure a post in the Bihar government.
BPSC ASO Notification 2025 Overview
The BPSC ASO 2025 recruitment has 41 vacancies and the exam will be conducted at the state level and is open to graduates who meet the eligibility criteria. Here is the overview of the BPSC ASO 2025.
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Feature
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Details
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Organisation
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Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
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Post Name
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Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
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Total Vacancies
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41
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Application Mode
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Online
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Application Dates
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29 May – 23 June 2025
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Education Qualification
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Graduation
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Age Limit
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21–37 years (category-wise relaxation applicable)
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Salary
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Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 (Pay Level-7)
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Selection Process
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Prelims, Mains, Interview, Document Verification
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Official Website
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bpsc.bihar.gov.in
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BPSC ASO Notification 2025 PDF Download
The official BPSC ASO notification 2025 PDF includes details: eligibility, vacancy, application process, and exam pattern. Candidates are advised to read the notification before applying. The PDF can be downloaded directly from the BPSC official website under the “Notices” section and can be downloaded from the direct link given below:
Click to Download BPSC ASO notification 2025
BPSC ASO Notification 2025 Important Dates
The BPSC ASO hiring process has fixed dates. Candidates must follow these dates so their applications are accepted. Here are the important dates for BPSC ASO 2025:
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Event
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Date
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Notification Release
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21st May 2025
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Online Application Start
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29th May 2025
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Last Date to Apply
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23rd June 2025
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Prelims Exam Date
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13th July 2025
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Also read: BPSC Eligibility Criteria
BPSC ASO Notification Vacancy 2025
The BPSC has announced a total of 41 vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer post, distributed across various categories as shown below:
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Category
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Vacancies
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Women (35% Horizontal Reservation)
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Unreserved (General)
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16
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6
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Economically Weaker Sec.
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4
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1
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Scheduled Caste (SC)
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9
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3
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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1
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0
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Extremely Backward Class
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1
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0
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Backward Class (BC)
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9
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3
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Women (BC)
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1
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0
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Total
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41
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13
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Also read: BPSC Syllabus
BPSC ASO Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply for BPSC ASO 2025, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university. This degree should be completed before the last date of application submission. The minimum age to apply is 21 years. The maximum age limit depends on the category. For general (unreserved) male candidates, it is 37 years. For BC/EBC (both male and female) and general female candidates, it is 40 years. For SC/ST candidates (male and female), the maximum age is 42 years.
BPSC ASO Exam Pattern 2025
The selection process consists of three main stages:
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Preliminary Examination
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Objective type (MCQ)
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Subjects: General Studies, General Science & Maths, Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning
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Total Questions: 100
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Total Marks: 400
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Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer
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Mains Examination
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Interview
BPSC ASO Syllabus 2025
Here is the complete syllabus as per the official notification for BPSC ASO recruitment 2025:
Prelims Syllabus:
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General Studies: Current events, history, geography, culture, economic scenario, Indian constitution, Panchayati Raj, community development, India’s freedom movement, and Bihar’s contribution.
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General Science & Mathematics: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics (number system, computation, percentages, averages, profit & loss, etc.) at matriculation level.
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Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Mains Syllabus: To be released in detail with the official mains notification.
BPSC ASO Exam Date 2025
The BPSC ASO 2025 preliminary exam will be held on 13th July 2025. Candidates should keep visiting the official BPSC website to stay updated about the dates for the main exam and interview. All important announcements will be posted there. Staying updated will help you not miss any important steps.
BPSC ASO Admit Card 2025
The admit card for the BPSC ASO 2025 exam will be available online a few weeks before the exam. Candidates need to download it from the BPSC website using their registration details. It is very important to carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the exam center. Without these, entry to the exam will not be allowed.
BPSC ASO Cut Off 2025
The cut-off marks for the BPSC ASO 2025 exam will be shared after each stage, like prelims and mains. These marks depend on things like how many people applied, how tough the exam was, and how many seats are available in each category. The cut-off marks can be different for each category. Looking at past years, these marks often vary a lot for different groups.
BPSC ASO Answer Key 2025
After the preliminary exam, BPSC will release the official answer key for the ASO exam. Candidates can use this answer key to estimate their scores and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time.
BPSC ASO Result 2025
The results for each stage (prelims, mains, and interview) will be published on the BPSC official website. Candidates can check their results using their roll number. The final merit list will be prepared based on the cumulative performance in all stages.
