The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya (Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat), Patna has released two official advertisements — Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Junior Secretariat Assistant and Advertisement No. 02/2026 for Office Attendant — for direct recruitment to 20 posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) to 6 December 2026 through the official recruitment portal.
Of the 20 posts, 15 are for Junior Secretariat Assistant and 5 are for Office Attendant. Candidates who have passed Intermediate can apply for Junior Secretariat Assistant, while Matric-qualified candidates can apply for Office Attendant. Junior Secretariat Assistant carries Pay Level 2 with a salary of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200, while Office Attendant carries Pay Level 1 with a salary of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900.
This article covers the complete details of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official advertisements.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya (Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat), Patna |
| Recruitment Name | Bihar Vidhan Sabha JSA and Office Attendant Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Numbers | 01/2026 (Junior Secretariat Assistant) and 02/2026 (Office Attendant) |
| Total Vacancies | 20 (Junior Secretariat Assistant 15 + Office Attendant 5) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat, Patna, Bihar |
| Official Website | https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisements Published | November 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 November 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 6 December 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 6 December 2026 |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant Preliminary Exam | To be announced |
| Junior Secretariat Assistant Typing Test | To be announced |
| Office Attendant Interview | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
A combined total of 20 vacancies have been announced. The number of posts may increase or decrease during the recruitment process.
| Post Name | Advertisement No. | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 01/2026 | 15 | Level 2 — Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 |
| Office Attendant | 02/2026 | 5 | Level 1 — Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900 |
| Total | 20 |
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up
| Post | Unreserved | EWS | SC | ST | EBC | BC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | 7 | 2 | 4 | — | 2 | — | 15 |
| Office Attendant | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Women candidates are eligible for horizontal reservation — 4 posts for Junior Secretariat Assistant and 3 posts for Office Attendant are reserved horizontally for women, as per Bihar Government rules.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Intermediate or equivalent examination passed from a Board or Council recognised by the State Government or Central Government |
| Office Attendant | Matriculation / 10th or equivalent examination passed from a Board recognised by the State Government or Central Government |
Candidates must be Indian citizens. Reservation benefits are available as per Bihar Government rules to eligible permanent residents of Bihar.
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| Maximum Age — General / Unreserved Male | 37 years |
| Maximum Age — General / Unreserved Female | 40 years |
| Maximum Age — Backward Class (Male and Female) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age — Extremely Backward Class (Male and Female) | 40 years |
| Maximum Age — SC / ST (Male and Female) | 42 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 1 August 2026 |
Bihar Government employees can claim up to five years of age relaxation subject to the applicable conditions. Persons with Disabilities are eligible for an additional relaxation of up to 10 years in the upper age limit. Ex-Servicemen are also eligible for relaxation as per the conditions mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Junior Secretariat Assistant Fee | Office Attendant Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar EBC / BC / EWS / UR Male Candidates | Rs. 600 | Rs. 400 |
| Candidates from Outside Bihar | Rs. 600 | Rs. 400 |
| Bihar SC / ST Candidates | Rs. 150 | Rs. 100 |
| Bihar Candidates with 40% or More Disability | Rs. 150 | Rs. 100 |
| All Category Female Candidates who are Permanent Residents of Bihar | Rs. 150 | Rs. 100 |
The examination fee has to be paid online through Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card. Applicable bank or transaction charges will be payable separately.
Salary
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Secretariat Assistant | Level 2 | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 plus admissible allowances |
| Office Attendant | Level 1 | Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900 plus admissible allowances |
Selection Process — Junior Secretariat Assistant
Selection for Junior Secretariat Assistant is through a Preliminary Examination followed by a Hindi and English Typing Test. The preliminary examination is an OMR-based objective multiple-choice paper. Candidates who qualify the preliminary examination are called for the typing test, and the final merit list is prepared from candidates who qualify the typing test, based on marks obtained in the preliminary examination.
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 50 |
| General Science and Mathematics | 20 |
| Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
| Exam Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 400 |
| Marks per Correct Answer | 4 marks |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Mode | OMR based |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General Category | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD Candidates | 32% |
The prescribed typing speed is 30 words per minute in Hindi and 30 words per minute in English, with 10 minutes for each language. Hindi typing is in Kruti Dev font, with 1.5% error relaxation. The typing test is qualifying in nature.
Selection Process — Office Attendant
Selection for Office Attendant is ordinarily based on a 100-mark interview, and the merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the interview. However, if more than 40,000 applications are received, the Secretariat may conduct an OMR-based objective preliminary examination for shortlisting, and candidates equal to approximately 10 times the available vacancies, subject to obtaining the prescribed qualifying marks, may then be called for interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Bihar Vidhan Sabha website at https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/ and open the recruitment section, or go directly to the recruitment portal at https://blasrecruit.in/.
- Choose Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Junior Secretariat Assistant or Advertisement No. 02/2026 for Office Attendant.
- Complete the online registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational and reservation details carefully and upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online and submit the form before 6 December 2026.
- Download the final application form from the candidate dashboard and take at least two printouts for future use.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website — Bihar Vidhan Sabha | https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Apply Online (Recruitment Portal) | https://blasrecruit.in/ |
| Official Notification — Advt. No. 01/2026 (JSA) and 02/2026 (Office Attendant) | Available on the official website vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026? A total of 20 vacancies — 15 for Junior Secretariat Assistant (Advt. 01/2026) and 5 for Office Attendant (Advt. 02/2026).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online and pay the fee is 6 December 2026. Applications opened on 7 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? Junior Secretariat Assistant requires Intermediate or equivalent, while Office Attendant requires Matriculation / 10th or equivalent.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Recruitment 2026? The minimum age is 18 years as on 1 August 2026. The maximum age is 37 years for General / Unreserved male candidates, 40 years for General / Unreserved female and BC / EBC candidates, and 42 years for SC / ST candidates.
Q5. What is the salary of a Junior Secretariat Assistant and Office Attendant? Junior Secretariat Assistant is in Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900–Rs. 63,200) and Office Attendant is in Pay Level 1 (Rs. 18,000–Rs. 56,900), plus admissible allowances.
Q6. What is the application fee? For Junior Secretariat Assistant the fee is Rs. 600 for most male candidates and Rs. 150 for Bihar SC / ST, PwD and Bihar domicile women candidates. For Office Attendant the fee is Rs. 400 and Rs. 100 respectively.
Q7. How are candidates selected? Junior Secretariat Assistant selection is through an OMR preliminary examination (100 questions, 400 marks) and a qualifying Hindi and English typing test at 30 w.p.m. Office Attendant selection is normally through a 100-mark interview, with a preliminary examination only if applications exceed 40,000.