BPSC ASO Notification 2025, Mains Exam Date (Out), Check Exam Schedule

BPSC ASO Notification 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission has released the official notification for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Mains Recruitment 2026 to fill a total of 41 vacancies. The BPSC ASO Mains Exam Date 2026 has been announced and the examination is scheduled to be held on 27 February 2026. Candidates are advised to carefully read the instructions mentioned in the notification and regularly visit the official website for updates related to the exam date and other important announcements.

BPSC ASO Mains Exam Date 2025-26 (Out)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Mains Exam Date 2026 under Advertisement No. 37/2025. As per the official update, the BPSC ASO Mains Exam 2026 will be held on 27 February 2026. The online application process for candidates who qualified the Preliminary Examination was conducted from 12 January to 31 January 2026, and the application window is now closed.

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.

BPSC ASO Notification 2025

The BPSC ASO notification 2025 was released officially. 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 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 important dates for BPSC ASO 2025:

 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:

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:

1. Preliminary Examination

• Objective type (MCQ)

• Subjects: General Studies, General Science & Maths, Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 400

• Negative Marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer

2. Mains Examination

• Descriptive papers (details to be provided in the official notification)

• Only candidates who qualify the prelims can appear

3. Interview

• For candidates shortlisted from the mains examination

BPSC ASO Syllabus 2025

Here is the complete syllabus as per the official notification for BPSC ASO recruitment 2025: 

Prelims Syllabus:

• General Studies: Current events, history, geography, culture, economic scenario, Indian constitution, Panchayati Raj, community development, India’s freedom movement, and Bihar’s contribution.

• General Science & Mathematics: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics (number system, computation, percentages, averages, profit & loss, etc.) at matriculation level.

• Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning: Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.

Mains Syllabus: 

Paper 1: General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)

(Matric / Secondary level – Bihar Board)

• Sentence, Subordinate Clause, Phrase

• Word formation

• Letter and Visarga

• Sandhi

• Noun, Number

• Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb

• Synonyms and Antonyms

• Hindi sayings and idioms

• Reading comprehension

• Expression of ideas in clear and correct Hindi

Paper 2: General Studies

• General Studies (same as Prelims syllabus)

• General Science and Mathematics

• Mental Ability Test

• Topics are based on the Preliminary Examination syllabus

• Focus on conceptual clarity and in-depth understanding

BPSC ASO Admit Card 2025

The BPSC ASO Mains Hall Ticket 2026 will be released on the official website, bpsconline.bihar.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download the admit card using their registration details. It is mandatory to carry the hall ticket along with a valid photo ID to the exam centre, as entry will not be permitted without these documents.

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 Mains 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.