Bihar Vidhan Sabha Junior Secretariat Assistant & Office Attendant Online Form 2026 - 20 Posts
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna has invited online applications for direct recruitment to 20 posts through two advertisements: Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 15 Junior Secretariat Assistant (कनीय सचिवालय सहायक) posts and Advertisement No. 02/2026 for 5 Office Attendant (कार्यालय परिचारी) posts. Junior Secretariat Assistant vacancies: UR 7, EWS 2, SC 4 and EBC 2, of which 4 are for women under 35% horizontal reservation. Office Attendant vacancies: UR 1, ST 1, EBC 1 and BC 2, of which 3 are for women. Online registration opens on 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and the last date to apply and pay the fee is 6 December 2026. The number of posts may increase or decrease.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant – Advt 01/2026 (Pay Level 2, ₹19,900–63,200) | 15 (UR 7, EWS 2, SC 4, EBC 2; incl. 4 for women) |
| Office Attendant – Advt 02/2026 (Pay Level 1, ₹18,000–56,900) | 5 (UR 1, ST 1, EBC 1, BC 2; incl. 3 for women) |
Eligibility
For Junior Secretariat Assistant, you must have passed Intermediate (12th) in any subject or an equivalent exam from a council/board recognised by the State or Central Government. For Office Attendant, you must have passed Matric (10th) or equivalent from a board recognised by the State or Central Government. The qualification must be complete by the last date of online application. You must be a citizen of India. The benefit of reservation is available only to permanent residents of Bihar who claim it in the online form; candidates from outside Bihar are treated as unreserved. SC/ST candidates need a caste and domicile certificate, BC/EBC candidates also need a non-creamy layer certificate, and EWS candidates need the income and asset certificate in the prescribed format.
The minimum age is 18 years on 1 August 2026. The maximum age is 37 years for UR men, 40 years for UR women and for BC and EBC (men and women), and 42 years for SC and ST (men and women). Regularly appointed Bihar Government servants get 5 years of relaxation, provided they have not used 5 attempts. Divyang candidates get 10 years over the maximum age. Ex-Servicemen get 3 years plus the period of defence service, provided their actual age is not above 57 years on the date of application. Age is counted from the date of birth in the Matric certificate.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration & Online Application Start | 7 November 2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 6 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Exam Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Exam / Interview Schedule | To be published on the Bihar Vidhan Sabha website |
Application Fee
| Junior Secretariat Assistant – UR / EWS / BC / EBC male of Bihar and all candidates from outside Bihar | ₹600 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant – SC / ST / Divyang (40%+) of Bihar and all women of Bihar | ₹150 |
| Office Attendant – UR / EWS / BC / EBC male of Bihar and all candidates from outside Bihar | ₹400 |
| Office Attendant – SC / ST / Divyang (40%+) of Bihar and all women of Bihar | ₹100 |
| Payment Mode | Online through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card (bank charges extra) |
Salary / Pay
Junior Secretariat Assistant: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200); Office Attendant: Pay Level 1 (₹18,000–56,900), plus other allowances admissible under the rules. The online application fee for Junior Secretariat Assistant is ₹600 for UR, EWS, BC and EBC men of Bihar and for all candidates from outside Bihar, and ₹150 for SC, ST, Divyang (40% or more) candidates of Bihar and all women of Bihar. For Office Attendant the fee is ₹400 and ₹100 respectively for the same groups. Pay online by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card; bank charges are extra.
Selection Process
Junior Secretariat Assistant: a preliminary exam on an OMR sheet with 100 objective questions for 400 marks (4 marks each, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer) in 2 hours, in Hindi/English at Matric level: General Studies 50, General Science & Mathematics 20 and Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning 30 questions. Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General, 36.5% for BC, 34% for EBC and 32% for SC/ST, women and Divyang. Successful candidates then take a Hindi and English typing test at 30 words per minute, 10 minutes each (Hindi in Kruti Dev font, 1.5% error allowance), and the merit list is made from those found fit in typing. Office Attendant: selection is by an interview of 100 marks, with the same qualifying percentages; if applicants exceed 40,000, a preliminary OMR exam may be held and about 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for interview.
How to Apply
Apply only online on the Bihar Vidhan Sabha recruitment portal between 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) and 6 December 2026. Register, fill all details carefully, upload your educational and reservation certificates, a recent photograph and signature, and pay the fee online by 6 December 2026. No correction will be allowed later. After final submission, log in again, download the filled application from the dashboard and keep two printouts; check that every page shows the Bar Code and Application Number. Keep at least five extra copies of the photograph you uploaded. All further notices will be published only on the Bihar Vidhan Sabha website. Printed or handwritten applications are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in Bihar Vidhan Sabha recruitment 2026?
20 posts: 15 Junior Secretariat Assistant (Advt 01/2026) and 5 Office Attendant (Advt 02/2026).
What is the last date to apply?
6 December 2026; the fee must also be paid by 6 December 2026. Online application starts on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
What qualification is needed?
Intermediate (12th) in any subject for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Matric (10th) for Office Attendant.
What is the age limit?
18 years minimum on 1 August 2026; maximum 37 for UR men, 40 for UR women and BC/EBC, and 42 for SC/ST, with further relaxation for Divyang, Ex-Servicemen and Bihar Government servants.
What is the application fee?
Junior Secretariat Assistant ₹600 (₹150 for Bihar SC/ST/Divyang and Bihar women); Office Attendant ₹400 (₹100 for the same groups).
What is the selection process?
Junior Secretariat Assistant: preliminary OMR exam and Hindi/English typing test. Office Attendant: interview of 100 marks (a preliminary exam may be held if applicants exceed 40,000).
Can candidates from outside Bihar apply?
Yes, but they get no reservation benefit and pay the higher fee.