Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026 Apply 20 Junior Secretariat Assistant and Office Attendant Vacancies

The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has formally issued dual notifications (Advertisement Nos. 01/2026 and 02/2026) for the direct recruitment of Junior Secretariat Assistants and Office Attendants. A total of 20 vacancies are available across these two cadres, offering a promising state government career within the Bihar Legislative Assembly. Eligible Indian citizens who meet the educational and age requirements can submit their applications online starting from November 7, 2026.

The recruitment process focuses heavily on candidates holding 12th-grade passes for the Junior Secretariat Assistant posts and 10th-grade (Matriculation) passes for the Office Attendant posts. The selection involves a multi-tier assessment, encompassing OMR-based preliminary examinations, skill tests (Hindi and English typing), and personal interviews, depending on the applied post.

Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details

The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat has announced a total of 20 vacancies, with a 35% horizontal reservation mandated for women across categories.

1. Junior Secretariat Assistant (15 Vacancies)

2. Office Attendant (5 Vacancies)

(Note: Reservation benefits are strictly applicable only to permanent residents/domiciles of Bihar state. Candidates from outside Bihar will be treated as Unreserved).

Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2026: Salary Structure

• Junior Secretariat Assistant: Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-) plus applicable government allowances.

• Office Attendant: Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-) plus applicable government allowances.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Nationality: The applicant must be a citizen of India.

• Junior Secretariat Assistant Qualification: Candidates must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination or an equivalent qualification from a State/Central Government recognized Board/Council by the application deadline.

• Office Attendant Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (10th grade) or an equivalent examination from a recognized State/Central Government Board by the application deadline.

Age Limit

The age of the candidates will be calculated as of August 1, 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years.

• Maximum Age:

  • General (UR) Male: 37 Years.

  • General (UR) Female, BC, & EBC (Male/Female): 40 Years.

  • SC & ST (Male/Female): 42 Years.

• Age Relaxations: PwD candidates get a 10-year age relaxation. Regular Bihar government employees with 3 years of continuous service get a 5-year relaxation (subject to a maximum of 5 exam attempts). Ex-servicemen receive a 3-year relaxation plus their service period, capping the maximum age at 57 years.

Selection Process

For Junior Secretariat Assistant:

1. Preliminary Examination (OMR-based): A 2-hour objective multiple-choice test consisting of 100 questions carrying 4 marks each (Total 400 Marks). The paper covers General Studies (50 Qs), General Science & Math (20 Qs), and Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (30 Qs). A penalty of 1 mark applies for every wrong answer.

2. Typing Test: Candidates shortlisted from the Prelims (roughly 10 times the vacancy count) will face a typing test on a computer. The test requires a speed of 30 words per minute in both Hindi (Kurti Dev font) and English, conducted for 10 minutes each, with a 1.5% error allowance.

3. Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates who qualify the typing test.

For Office Attendant:

1. Interview: The primary selection tool is a 100-mark personal interview.

2. Preliminary Examination (Conditional): If the number of applicants exceeds 40,000, the Secretariat may conduct an OMR-based preliminary objective exam to shortlist candidates (10 times the vacancies) for the interview phase.

Application Fee

The application fee must be paid exclusively via online methods (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card). Additional bank charges may apply.

Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026: How to Apply

1. Visit the official Bihar Vidhan Sabha portal at https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/.
2. Navigate to the recruitment section and click on the “Apply Online” link for the respective Advertisement No. (01/2026 or 02/2026).
3. Complete the registration process using an active mobile number and email ID, and securely store the generated User Name and Password.
4. Fill in all educational and personal details accurately. If claiming reservation, ensure you possess valid caste, domicile, and non-creamy layer/EWS certificates issued by competent Bihar authorities.
5. Upload a clear, recently scanned photograph, signature, and all required educational/reservation certificates. Keep at least 5 extra copies of the uploaded photograph for future use.
6. Pay the examination fee via the online payment gateway and print the bank receipt.
7. After final submission, log in again to download and print two hard copies of the “Filled Application Section.” Ensure the Bar Code and Application Number are clearly visible on the printed application.

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