BPSC Stenographer Exam 2026 Postponed: New Date, Exam Pattern, Vacancy Details

BPSC Stenographer Exam 2026 postponed to June 11. Check new exam date, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and official notice details here.

BPSC Stenographer Exam 2026 Postponed

The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially postponed the Stenographer Exam 2026.

Earlier scheduled for May 9, 2026, the examination will now be conducted on June 11, 2026 (Thursday). The commission cited administrative reasons for rescheduling the exam.

Candidates can check the official notification here:

• https://bpsc.bih.nic.in

Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 15 posts across categories:

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 7
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 1
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 2
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 3
• Backward Classes (BC): 2

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board
• Must possess stenography skills in Hindi and English
• Basic computer knowledge is mandatory

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age:
  • 37 years: General (Male), BC/EBC (Male & Female)
  • 40 years: General (Female)
  • 42 years: SC/ST (Male & Female)

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be paid under Level IV pay scale, ranging from:

• ₹25,500 to ₹81,100

Selection Process

The selection process includes:

1. Written Examination
2. Practical Test (Skill Test)

Final selection will depend on performance in both stages.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will be objective (MCQ-based):

• Total Questions: 150
• Total Marks: 600
• Marks per Question: 4
• Negative Marking: -1 for each wrong answer
• Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Section-wise Distribution

• General Studies – 50 questions
• General Science & Mathematics – 50 questions
• Mental Ability – 50 questions

Minimum Qualifying Marks

• General: 40%
• Backward Class: 36.5%
• EBC: 34%
• SC/ST/Women/PwD: 32%

Syllabus Overview

General Studies

Includes topics like:

• Current affairs
• Indian history and geography
• Constitution and political system
• Economy and governance schemes
• Bihar’s role in the freedom movement

General Science & Mathematics

• Basic Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Number system, percentages, ratio
• Profit & loss, interest, averages
• Basic computer knowledge

Mental Ability

• Logical reasoning
• Coding-decoding
• Analogy and number series
• Problem-solving and comprehension

Important Update for Candidates

Candidates are advised to adjust their preparation strategy as per the revised exam date announced by Bihar Public Service Commission. The additional time can be effectively utilized for revision and practice of stenography skills.

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