Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026 offers 54 Assistant Section Officer and Assistant Caretaker posts, with applications open till 27 November 2026. Graduates can apply online at vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in under Advertisement No. 01/2024.
Position title
Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Caretaker
Description
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, the secretariat of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna, has invited online applications for 54 posts of Assistant Section Officer and Assistant Caretaker. Graduates who meet the age and nationality conditions can apply. Applications are made through the online form at vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in between 07 Nov 2026 and 27 Nov 2026. Selection is by a Preliminary Examination followed by a descriptive Main Examination.
Qualifications
Graduate or equivalent degree from a university recognised by the State Government or the Central Government, held by the last date for filling the online application. Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Job Benefits
₹25,500 - ₹1,42,400 /month (Assistant Section Officer Pay Level 7: Rs. 44,900-1,42,400; Assistant Caretaker Pay Level 4: Rs. 25,500-81,100, plus other admissible allowances as per rules)
Contacts
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna; website vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates
| Application Start | 07 Nov 2026 |
| Last Date | 27 Nov 2026 |
| Earlier Window 1 (2024) | 29 Jan 2024 to 15 Feb 2024 |
| Earlier Window 2 (2024) | 29 Nov 2024 to 13 Dec 2024 |
Application Fee
| Bihar-domicile men of EBC, BC, EWS and Unreserved; candidates from outside Bihar of any category (women and men) | ₹600 |
| Bihar-domicile SC, ST and PwD (40% or more); Bihar-domicile women of all categories | ₹150 |
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 01-08-2023) |
| Maximum Age | 37 years (General Unreserved men); 40 years (General Unreserved women, BC and EBC men and women); 42 years (SC and ST men and women) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Caretaker |
| Department | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya |
| Total Vacancy | 54 |
| Post Name | No. Of Post |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | 50 |
| Assistant Caretaker | 4 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Graduate or equivalent degree from a university recognised by the State Government or the Central Government, held by the last date for filling the online application. Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Mode Of Selection
- Preliminary Examination: objective, multiple choice, OMR answer sheet, 100 questions, 400 marks, 2 hours
- Main Examination: descriptive, about 10 times the number of vacancies selected category-wise from those who get qualifying marks
- Post-wise merit list prepared on the basis of the Main Examination
About the Recruitment
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, the secretariat of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna, has invited online applications for 54 vacancies: 50 Assistant Section Officer (Pay Level 7) and 4 Assistant Caretaker (Pay Level 4) posts under Advertisement No. 01/2024. Candidates who applied for these posts in the 2024 windows need not apply again. The number of advertised posts may decrease or increase.
Reservation Rules
Reservation benefit is only for candidates whose permanent residence is in Bihar. Reservation must be claimed in the column of the online form. EWS reservation is 10%, persons with disabilities 4% (horizontal) and women 35% (horizontal), subject to vacancies and rules. The reservation category cannot be corrected or changed during the appointment process.
Age Relaxation
Government servants with 3 years of continuous service get 5 years relaxation in the maximum age. Candidates with disabilities get 10 years over the maximum age limit as revised. Ex-servicemen get 3 years plus the period of service in defence, provided the actual age is not more than 53 years on the date of application.
Assistant Section Officer (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts | Of which for women (35% horizontal reservation) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 00 | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 04 | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 13 | 05 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 02 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 20 | 07 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 11 | 04 |
| Total | 50 | 17 |
Assistant Caretaker (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts | Of which for women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 02 | 00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 00 | 00 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 00 | 00 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 00 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 01 | 00 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 01 | 00 |
| Total | 04 | 00 |
Preliminary Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 40 |
| General Science and Mathematics | 30 |
| Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 questions, 400 marks, 2 hours |
How to Apply
- Open the Apply Online link given in the advertisement; detailed instructions are on https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in
- Register and fill the online form between 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and 27 November 2026, using your own working mobile number and email ID
- Tick the box beside each post you are applying for; only one fee is payable
- Upload scanned copies of educational and reservation certificates, a recent photograph and signature, and check that the images are clear
- Pay the fee by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card; bank charges are added. Print and keep the bank receipt
- After final submission, log in and download the filled form from the 'Download Filled Application Section' on the dashboard; print two copies
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. 01/2024) | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Points to Know Before Applying for Assistant Section Officer, Assistant Caretaker
- Each question in the preliminary exam carries 4 marks and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: General 40%, BC 36.5%, EBC 34%, SC/ST, women and PwD 32%.
- Documents named in the notice include caste, residence, non-creamy layer and EWS income and asset certificates, as applicable.
- The application fee is not refundable.
- Every page of the printout must show the Bar Code and Application Number; otherwise the application is treated as incomplete.
- No request to correct or change entries will be considered; any mismatch with original certificates will cancel the candidature.
- Keep at least five extra copies of the uploaded photograph ready to submit when asked.
- Electronic devices are not allowed in the examination hall.
- The examination programme will be published separately on the Bihar Vidhan Sabha website.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there?
There are 54 posts under Advertisement No. 01/2024: 50 Assistant Section Officer and 4 Assistant Caretaker. The number of posts may decrease or increase.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 27 November 2026; applications open on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
What is the qualification required?
A graduate or equivalent degree from a university recognised by the State or Central Government, held by the last date of the online application.
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 21 years on 01-08-2023; the maximum is 37 years for Unreserved men, 40 years for Unreserved women and BC/EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC/ST candidates.
What is the application fee?
Rs. 600 for Bihar-domicile men of EBC, BC, EWS and Unreserved and for all candidates from outside Bihar; Rs. 150 for Bihar-domicile SC, ST, PwD (40% or more) and all Bihar-domicile women.
What is the selection process?
An objective Preliminary Examination of 100 questions and 400 marks with 1 mark negative marking for each wrong answer, followed by a descriptive Main Examination; the merit list is based on the Main Examination.