Bihar Vidhan Sabha Junior Secretariat Assistant Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for 15 Posts
Accepting ApplicationsBihar Vidhan Sabha
The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026) for 15 Junior Secretariat Assistant (Kaniya Sachivalaya Sahayak) posts.
📌 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | November 4, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | November 7, 2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | December 6, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | December 6, 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified soon on the official website |
📊 Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
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Post Name: Junior Secretariat Assistant (Kaniya Sachivalaya Sahayak)
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Total Posts: 15 (including 4 posts reserved for female candidates under 35% horizontal reservation)
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Pay Scale: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) plus applicable state allowances.
Category-wise Breakdown:
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Unreserved (UR): 7 posts (1 for Women)
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Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 2 posts (1 for Women)
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Scheduled Caste (SC): 4 posts (1 for Women)
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Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 2 posts (1 for Women)
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
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Must have passed Intermediate (Class 12th) or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized State/Central Board or Council by the last date of application submission.
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Desirable: Typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in both Hindi and English.
2. Age Limit (as on August 1, 2026):
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Minimum Age: 18 years
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General (Male): 37 years
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General (Female) / BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
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SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 years(Standard age relaxation applies to PwD, regular Bihar government employees, and Ex-Servicemen as per state norms).
💳 Application Fee
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General / EBC / BC / EWS / Other State Male Candidates: ₹600
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SC / ST / PwD (40%+ disability) / All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile): ₹150
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Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection will be conducted in two main phases:
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Preliminary Examination (OMR Based):
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Total Marks: 400 Marks (100 Objective Questions)
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Duration: 2 Hours
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Subjects:
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General Studies (50 Questions)
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General Science & Mathematics (20 Questions)
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Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (30 Questions)
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Computer Typing Test:
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Hindi & English typing tests (10 minutes each) for candidates qualifying the Preliminary Exam.
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Document Verification & Final Merit List.
📊 Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR Based) |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions |
| Total Marks | 400 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | +4 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | -1 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours (120 minutes) |
| Medium of Exam | Bilingual (Hindi & English) |
Section-wise Subject Weightage
| Section / Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Section A: General Studies | 50 | 200 |
| Section B: General Science & Mathematics | 20 | 80 |
| Section C: Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning | 30 | 120 |
| Total | 100 | 400 |
📚 Subject-wise Syllabus Breakdown
1. General Studies (50 Questions / 200 Marks)
This section aims to test the candidate’s awareness of current affairs and general knowledge of India and Bihar state:
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Current Affairs:
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National and international developments, major summits, and conferences.
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Scientific innovations and progress.
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National/International awards, honors, and books/authors.
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Sports, major tournaments, and prominent sports personalities.
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India and Neighboring Countries:
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History, culture, and major milestones of neighboring countries.
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History, Geography & Culture:
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Indian freedom struggle and Bihar’s specific role in it.
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Physical, economic, and social geography of India and Bihar.
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Agriculture, climate, soil, and natural resource characteristics in Bihar and India.
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Polity and Governance:
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Constitution of India, administrative structure, and political system.
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Origin and evolutionary development of Indian constitutional and parliamentary systems.
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Panchayati Raj institutions, community development, and five-year plans.
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2. General Science & Mathematics (20 Questions / 80 Marks)
A. General Science (10th Level)
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Physics: Mechanics, force, motion, work, energy, light, sound, electricity, and basic daily phenomenon application.
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Chemistry: States of matter, atomic structure, acids/bases/salts, periodic table basics, everyday chemical compounds, and reactions.
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Biology: Human anatomy, basic physiology, plant/animal cell structure, diseases, nutrition, vitamins, and environmental science.
B. Mathematics
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Number Systems: Whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and relationships between numbers.
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Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and simplification.
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Commercial Math: Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, and Discount.
3. Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (30 Questions / 120 Marks)
This section assesses logical, analytical, and problem-solving capacities:
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Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, classification, and odd-one-out.
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Problem Solving & Analysis: Spatial visualization, spatial orientation, judgment, decision making, visual memory, observation, and discrimination.
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Series & Coding: Arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, Coding-Decoding, and decoded interpretations.
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Relational Reasoning: Blood relations, direction sense, order & ranking, and syllogisms.
⌨️ Next Phase: Typing Speed Test (Post-Prelims)
Candidates qualifying the Prelims (approx. 10 times the number of vacancies) advance to the Computer Typing Test:
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Languages: Both Hindi and English typing required.
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Required Speed: Minimum 30 WPM in both languages.
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Duration: 10 minutes per language test.
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Permitted Error Margin: Maximum 1.5% errors allowed.
💻 How to Apply Online
1.Visit the Official Portal:Go to the official Bihar Legislative Assembly website at vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in.
2.New Registration:Click on Advertisement No. 01/2026 (Junior Secretariat Assistant) and register using an active mobile number and email ID.
3.Fill Out the Application Form:Complete your personal details, educational qualifications, address, and category selection.
4.Upload Required Documents:Upload scanned copies of a clear recent photograph, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, and domicile/caste certificates (if applicable).