BPSC AEDO Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Books, and Selection Process

Age Details

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age: 37 years for General/Unreserved Male
• Age relaxations as per Bihar government rules for BC/EBC, UR Female, SC/ST, etc.

Educational Qualification

• A bachelor’s degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or institution in India. Degrees recognized by the UGC or established under an Act of Parliament/State Legislature are eligible.
• Provisional or appearing candidates are generally not eligible unless results are declared and the degree is obtained on or before the last date of application as specified in the notification.
• Equivalent qualifications may be accepted if supported by a government or competent authority order.

Age Limit

• Age as per the notification (typical reference dates around the application period).
• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age (General/Unreserved Male): 37 years

Nationality

• Citizens of India.

Important Dates

• Exam dates for Tier 1 (General Language, General Studies, General Aptitude): 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21 April 2026.
• Application window details are not clearly specified in the post. The recruitment was advertised as Advt. No. 87/2025 and the online process has reportedly concluded after reopening windows in late 2025. For future reference, always verify on the official portal.

Application Fees

• Typically ₹100 for most categories.
• Additional biometric fee if Aadhaar is not provided.

Selection and Exam Details

• Exam Pattern: Three objective papers (General Language - qualifying, General Studies, General Aptitude).
• Papers: 3; Total Marks: 300 (Paper 1 qualifying; Papers 2 & 3 merit-based).
• Questions per Paper: 100; Marks per Question: 1; Duration per Paper: 2 hours.
• Negative Marking: 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
• Qualifying Criteria: Minimum 30% in General Language (English & Hindi separately).

Documents and Eligibility

• Educational certificates and mark sheets, identity proofs, caste/category certificates if applicable, and other documents as required by the notification.
• Ensure all documents are valid, match the application details, and are uploaded in the prescribed formats.

Books and Preparation

• General Language: English and Hindi proficiency
• General Studies/General Knowledge: Current affairs, Indian & Bihar-specific topics
• General Aptitude: Quantitative aptitude, reasoning, data interpretation

How to Apply (Note)

• The online application for Advt. No. 87/2025 has concluded. For future recruitment, follow the standard steps on the official portal and complete OTR, application form, document upload, and fee payment as directed.