Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya JSA & Office Attendant Online Form 2026

The Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya recruits Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Office Attendant positions to serve the legislative assembly of Bihar state. This recruitment is conducted by the Bihar Vidhan Sabha Secretariat to fill clerical and ministerial positions within the state legislative assembly administration. Selected candidates will be responsible for secretarial duties, office maintenance, record keeping, and assisting members of the legislative assembly in their official work. The JSA position involves clerical work, file management, data entry, and correspondence handling, while Office Attendants perform support duties including maintenance of assembly premises, assisting officials, and general office upkeep. This is a state government position offering job security, pension benefits, and opportunities to work in the legislative functioning of Bihar state.

Typical / Indicative dates based on previous Bihar Vidhan Sabha recruitment cycles

Typical / Indicative vacancy distribution for 20 posts

Educational Qualification

For Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA):

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Basic computer knowledge (MS Office, typing skills preferred)
• Hindi and English language proficiency

For Office Attendant:

• Class 10th (Matriculation) pass from a recognized board
• Basic knowledge of Hindi

Age Limit

Age as on August 1, 2026:

Age Relaxation:

Nationality

• Candidate must be a citizen of India
• Preference given to residents of Bihar state
• Valid proof of residency may be required during document verification

1. Visit the official website of Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya (typically vidhansabha.bih.nic.in or designated recruitment portal)
2. Click on the "Recruitment" or "Career" section on the homepage
3. Find the notification for "JSA & Office Attendant Recruitment 2026" and read it carefully
4. Click on "Apply Online" or "New Registration" link
5. Register with basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
6. Login with registered credentials and fill the online application form with personal, educational, and employment details
7. Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photograph (50 KB, JPG format), signature (20 KB), and required certificates
8. Select exam centre preference from available options
9. Pay the application fee through online mode (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI)
10. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
11. Note down the application/registration number for tracking purposes

Application Fees

Note: Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. No other mode of payment is accepted.

1. Preliminary Examination (Screening Test): Computer-based objective type test covering General Knowledge, General Hindi, General English, Arithmetic, and Reasoning. This is a qualifying stage to shortlist candidates for the main examination.

1. Main Examination: Comprehensive written test with detailed questions on General Studies, Hindi Language, English Language, and subject-specific knowledge. Marks obtained in this stage will be considered for final merit list preparation.

1. Skill Test / Typing Test: For JSA positions, candidates may be required to appear for computer typing test in Hindi/English with minimum speed requirement (typically 30 words per minute in English or 25 words per minute in Hindi).

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must appear with original documents for verification including educational certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificate, age proof, and other supporting documents.

1. Medical Examination: Final selected candidates will undergo medical fitness examination to ensure they meet the physical and medical standards required for the post.

1. Final Merit List: Based on performance in Main Examination and subject to document verification and medical fitness, final merit list will be prepared and candidates will be appointed.

Preliminary Examination

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Main Examination

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer in Main Examination as well

General Knowledge

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern India
• Indian National Movement and Freedom Struggle
• Indian Geography: Physical, Economic, and Social Geography
• World Geography: Major continents, countries, and physical features
• Indian Constitution and Polity: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Union and State Government
• Indian Economy: Economic development, Planning, Budget, and Financial Institutions
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology basics
• Environmental Studies and Ecology
• Sports and Games
• Awards and Honours
• Books and Authors

General Hindi

• व्याकरण: संज्ञा, सर्वनाम, विशेषण, क्रिया, काल
• वाक्य संरचना और वाक्य शुद्धिकरण
• मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
• समास, संधि, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
• पर्यायवाची, विलोम शब्द
• अनेकार्थी शब्द और शब्द युग्म
• अपठित गद्यांश (Unseen Passage)
• हिंदी साहित्य का सामान्य परिचय

General English

• Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Conjunctions
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution
• Sentence Structure: Active-Passive Voice, Direct-Indirect Speech
• Comprehension: Reading Comprehension passages
• Error Spotting and Sentence Correction
• Idioms and Phrases
• Fill in the blanks
• Paragraph completion

Arithmetic

• Number System: HCF, LCM, Divisibility Rules
• Percentage and its Applications
• Profit and Loss
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work
• Time, Speed and Distance
• Ratio and Proportion
• Average and Mixtures
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts
• Mensuration: Area and Volume

Reasoning Ability

• Analogies and Classification
• Series Completion: Number Series, Letter Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense Test
• Logical Venn Diagrams
• Syllogism
• Statement and Conclusions
• Seating Arrangement (Linear and Circular)
• Puzzles and Data Sufficiency

Bihar Special Knowledge

• History of Bihar: Ancient Magadh, Medieval Bihar, Modern Bihar
• Geography of Bihar: Rivers, Climate, Soil, Minerals
• Economy of Bihar: Agriculture, Industries, Infrastructure
• Bihar Politics and Administration
• Important personalities and leaders from Bihar
• Art, Culture and Literature of Bihar
• Tourist places and Historical monuments
• Current developments and schemes in Bihar

Current Affairs

• National and International Current Events
• Important Government Schemes and Policies
• Science and Technology developments
• Economic Survey and Budget highlights
• Sports events and achievements
• Appointments and Resignations
• Summit and Conferences
• Awards and Honours (National and International)

Typical / Indicative salary structure for Bihar Vidhan Sabha employees (7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities, LTC (Leave Travel Concession), pension benefits as per Bihar State Government rules, annual increments, festival advances, and other allowances as applicable from time to time.

Career progression in Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya follows structured promotion policies. Junior Secretariat Assistants can be promoted to Senior Secretariat Assistant, then to Assistant Section Officer, Section Officer, and further to Under Secretary positions based on service tenure, performance, and departmental examinations. Office Attendants can progress to Senior Office Attendant and ministerial positions through internal promotions and qualifying tests. Average promotion timeline ranges from 5-8 years for first promotion, with opportunities for faster advancement through departmental competitive examinations and special postings within the legislative assembly administration.

Admit cards for the examination will be released approximately 10-15 days before the scheduled exam date on the official website of Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya. Candidates must download the admit card by logging into the recruitment portal using their registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains important details including candidate's name, photograph, exam centre address, reporting time, and important instructions. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or Passport) to the examination centre. Entry will not be permitted without the admit card.

Results for both Preliminary and Main examinations will be declared on the official website of Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya. Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or registration number. The result will display marks obtained in each section, total marks, qualifying status, and cut-off marks for different categories. Shortlisted candidates for the next stage will be intimated through email/SMS and notices on the official website. Final merit list will be prepared based on Main Examination marks, and selected candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination.

Typical / Indicative cutoff marks based on previous Bihar Vidhan Sabha recruitments: For JSA positions, General category cutoff typically ranges between 55-65% of total marks, while SC/ST cutoffs are usually 45-55% and OBC cutoffs fall around 50-60%. Office Attendant positions generally have lower cutoffs with General category around 50-60%, SC/ST around 40-50%, and OBC around 45-55%. Actual cutoff marks vary each year depending on exam difficulty level, number of vacancies, and total number of candidates appearing. Category-wise cutoffs are declared separately, and candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks to be considered for selection.

North India: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Bhagalpur, Purnea, Gaya, Arrah, Saharsa, Begusabal, Chapra, Sasaram, Motihari, Siwan, Katihar, Munger, Buxar, Nalanda

East India: Kolkata, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack

West India: Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat

South India: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai

Northeast India: Guwahati

Note: Maximum exam centres are located within Bihar state. Candidates should select their preferred centre during application, subject to availability.