Overview
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is recruiting 15 Stenographer positions for various government departments in Bihar. This is a competitive opportunity for candidates with intermediate (12th) qualification who have shorthand and typing skills. Offline applications are being accepted from January 12 to February 2, 2026. The position offers good salary and permanent government employment.
🏢 Organization Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Location | Bihar, India |
| Position Type | Government Job (State Level) |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
📊 Total Vacancies: 15 Posts
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 7 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 3 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
💼 Post Type
Stenographer – Administrative and office support positions in government offices across Bihar.
🕐 Job Type
Full-time permanent government position with BPSC under Bihar Government.
💻 Application Mode
Offline Only – Physical submission of application form required by post.
🌐 Official Website
bpsc.bihar.gov.in
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Offline Application Start Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Offline | 2 February 2026 |
| Written Exam Date | To be notified |
| Practical Test Date | After written exam (to be notified) |
| Result / Selection List Release | To be announced after final selection |
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Mandatory Qualification:
- Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board/institution
Equivalent Qualifications Accepted:
- Maulvi Certificate (Islamic education board)
- ITI Certificate (two-year course from NCVT/SCVT)
- Polytechnic Certificate (three-year engineering diploma)
Technical Skills Required:
- Shorthand in Hindi (80 words per minute minimum)
- Shorthand in English (80 words per minute minimum)
- Typing on computer in Hindi (30 words per minute minimum)
- Typing on computer in English (30 words per minute minimum)
- Basic computer knowledge and word processing
💰 Salary / Monthly Stipend
| Details | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 4 |
| Salary Range | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month |
| Benefits | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other government benefits |
🎯 Selection Process
The selection involves multiple stages:
Stage 1: Written Examination
- Objective Type Paper with 150 MCQ questions
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Marks: 600 (4 marks per correct answer, 1 mark deducted for wrong answer)
Subject-wise Breakdown:
- General Studies: 50 questions
- General Science & Mathematics: 50 questions
- Mental Ability Test (Reasoning/Comprehension/Logic): 50 questions
Language Options: Hindi or English (papers in both languages, English version is final if there’s difference)
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General: 40%
- Backward Class: 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class: 34%
- SC/ST/Women/PWD: 32%
Stage 2: Practical Test (Skill Test)
Candidates equal to 5 times the vacancies are selected for practical test.
Shorthand Test (Hindi & English):
- Speed: 80 words per minute
- Total dictation: 320 words
- Duration: 4 minutes dictation + 2 minutes for correction
- Typing time: 20 minutes
- Error tolerance: Maximum 10% error allowed
Typing Test (Hindi & English):
- Speed: 30 words per minute
- Total words: 300 words
- Duration: 10 minutes
- Font used: Mangal font (Hindi), UTF-8 (English)
- Error tolerance: Maximum 1.5% error allowed
Stage 3: Final Selection
- Merit list prepared after combining written exam marks + preference marks
- Merit determined by written exam marks, then General Studies marks, then General Science marks
Note: Visually impaired candidates get extra time as per government rules.
⏳ Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved (Male) | 37 years |
| Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male/Female) | 40 years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 40 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | 42 years |
Additional Age Relaxations:
- Government servants of Bihar: 5 years extra relaxation
- Disabled persons (PWD): 10 years extra relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to 3 years + actual period spent in defense service (maximum age not exceeding 57 years)
Minimum Age: 18 years for all candidates
💳 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
| Additional Biometric Fee | ₹200 (if not submitting Aadhar as ID) |
Payment Mode: Offline only with application form
📑 How to Apply
Offline Application Steps:
- Download Application Form
- Visit bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Download official BPSC Stenographer notification and application form
- Read instructions carefully
- Fill Application Form
- Fill all details in the prescribed format
- Enter personal information, educational qualifications, and technical skills
- Select preferred category (Unreserved/SC/ST/EBC/BC/EWS)
- Be accurate with information as certificates will be verified later
- Gather Required Documents
- 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
- Age proof (Birth certificate/10th certificate/Aadhar)
- ID proof (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Address proof (Aadhar/Electricity bill)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Qualification certificates
- Shorthand and typing certificates/proof
- Prepare Application Package
- Get application form photocopied
- Prepare self-attested copies of all documents
- Attach one passport-size photograph
- Prepare demand draft for ₹100 (if paying by DD) or keep ₹100 cash ready
- Submit Application
- Address: Bihar Public Service Commission, Bungalow No. 1, Aney Marg, Patna-800004
- Mode: By registered post only
- Keep application receipt and proof of posting
- Deadline: Must reach by 02 February 2026
- Keep Records
- Save copy of submitted application
- Save postal receipt and tracking number
- Note down reference number from acknowledgement
⚙️ Key Documents Required
With Offline Application:
- Official BPSC application form (duly filled)
- Recent passport-size photograph (affixed on form)
- Self-attested copies of:
- 10th standard certificate
- 12th standard certificates and mark sheets
- Bachelor’s degree certificate (if applicable)
- Age proof (birth certificate or 10th certificate)
- Identity proof (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
- Address proof (current address)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Shorthand proficiency proof
- Typing skill certificate
- Application fee (₹100) – via DD or cash
During Document Verification:
- Original certificates of all qualifications
- Original 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Original age and identity documents
- Original caste and disability certificates (if applicable)
Important Note: Preliminary verification of uploaded documents done at document verification stage. False information will result in immediate disqualification.
📘 Important Links
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Official Notification PDF: Download from official website
- Application Form: Available on BPSC website
⚠️ Important Points to Remember
✅ Offline applications only – No online applications accepted
✅ Send by registered post – Hand delivery not accepted; must be sent by registered post
✅ Keep postal receipt – Save receipt and tracking number for proof
✅ Two shorthand skills – Hindi AND English shorthand both required
✅ Typing certification – Hindi and English typing certificates must be submitted
✅ Document verification is strict – All claims verified against original documents; false information leads to cancellation
✅ Preference for contractual employees – Those already employed on contract basis on similar posts get preference in final appointment
✅ Written exam required – No shortcuts; must pass written exam to progress to practical test
✅ Practical test compulsory – Selected from written exam must appear for practical skill test
✅ Merit-based selection – Final selection entirely based on merit; no interviews
✅ No TA/DA – Travel and daily allowance not provided for exam
Apply Today! 🎯 Last Date: 2 February 2026 – Secure Your Government Career!
