Overview
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the provisional result of the Assistant Section Officer Mains Examination 2026 under Advertisement No. 37/2025. Candidates shortlisted through the mains examination have been called for document verification for recruitment to 41 Assistant Section Officer posts. The roll-number-wise list can be downloaded from the commission’s official website.
Candidates included in the provisional list must note that selection is not final at this stage. Their eligibility, reservation claims, academic records and other details will be confirmed during document verification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Total Vacancies | 41 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | May 29, 2025 |
| Last Date | June 23, 2025 |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | 2026; exact date mentioned in the official result notice |
Shortlisted candidates should regularly monitor the BPSC website for the detailed document verification schedule, reporting time, venue and instructions. The commission may issue a separate programme for verification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the Central Government, State Government or the University Grants Commission.
- Degrees obtained through distance or open learning must be recognised by the competent regulatory authority.
- Candidates must have acquired the required qualification by the eligibility cut-off date specified in the recruitment notification.
- Original degree certificates and mark sheets must be produced during document verification. Provisional certificates may be considered subject to the conditions stated by BPSC.
Age Limit
- The minimum age requirement is generally 21 years.
- The upper age limit is 37 years for unreserved male candidates.
- The upper age limit is generally 40 years for unreserved women and eligible BC/EBC candidates.
- Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes may receive relaxation up to the prescribed upper-age limit, generally 42 years.
- Additional relaxation applies to eligible government employees, persons with benchmark disabilities and other categories under Bihar government rules.
- The relevant cut-off date and category-specific conditions must be checked in Advertisement No. 37/2025.
Fees
- General and other-state candidates: Rs. 600.
- Bihar SC/ST candidates: Rs. 150.
- Women candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar: Rs. 150.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities: Rs. 150.
- Candidates who did not provide the prescribed Aadhaar-related details may have been required to pay an additional biometric charge, where applicable.
- Bank transaction or payment gateway charges were payable separately.
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination: Applicants first appeared in an objective-type screening examination. Candidates meeting the prescribed cut-off were shortlisted for the next stage.
- Mains Examination: Prelims-qualified candidates appeared in the written mains examination. The newly released provisional list contains the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted on the basis of their mains performance.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present original certificates relating to age, education, category, domicile and other claims. Final selection is subject to successful verification and fulfilment of all recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment has closed. Candidates can now follow these steps to check the mains result and prepare for document verification:
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Open the latest notices, results or Assistant Section Officer recruitment section on the homepage.
- Locate the notice titled Assistant Section Officer Mains Result/Document Verification List under Advertisement No. 37/2025.
- Click the PDF link and allow the provisional shortlist to open in a new browser tab.
- Use the search function by pressing Ctrl+F on a computer or selecting “Find in page” on a mobile browser.
- Enter the mains examination roll number and verify whether it appears in the list.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference. Candidates may also take a printout of the relevant page.
- Keep the online application form, admit cards, photographs, valid identity proof, date-of-birth certificate, graduation documents, caste certificate, domicile certificate and other applicable records ready.
- Attend document verification on the scheduled date. Failure to report with valid original documents may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Candidates should ensure that certificates are in the required format and remain valid on the relevant cut-off date. Any discrepancy between the application and original records should be addressed in accordance with the official instructions.
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FAQs
1. Is the BPSC ASO Mains Result 2026 final?
No. The list is provisional, and shortlisted candidates must clear document verification before final appointment recommendations are issued.
2. How many vacancies are available in the BPSC ASO recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 41 Assistant Section Officer vacancies under Advertisement No. 37/2025.
3. What documents are required for BPSC ASO document verification?
Candidates should carry their application form, admit cards, photo ID, educational certificates, date-of-birth proof, category and domicile certificates, photographs and any other documents specified by BPSC.
