Matric pass candidates can apply for 5 posts of Office Attendant (Karyalaya Parichari) in Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya (Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat), Patna, on Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900 plus other admissible allowances as per rules), under Advertisement No. 02/2026. Applications are accepted only online, from 7 November 2026 (from 11:00 AM) to 6 December 2026. The fee must also be paid by 6 December 2026. Selection is by an interview of 100 marks, with a preliminary OMR test if applications exceed 40,000.
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Office Attendant at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 |
| Post Name | Office Attendant (Karyalaya Parichari) |
| Vacancies | 05 (provisional; the number may decrease or increase) |
| Pay | Pay Level-1 (Rs. 18,000-56,900 + other admissible allowances as per rules) |
| Qualification | Matric or equivalent pass |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years; maximum 37, 40 or 42 years depending on category |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400 or Rs. 100, depending on category and domicile |
| Job Location | Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.12.2026 |
About Bihar Vidhan Sabha Office Attendant
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya is the secretariat of the Bihar Legislative Assembly in Patna. This advertisement is for direct recruitment to the post of Office Attendant in the Sachivalaya, through a competitive examination process. The notice is issued by the Under Secretary, Bihar Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya, Patna.
Vacancy Details
The notice gives 5 provisional vacancies for Office Attendant, divided by reservation category. Of these, 3 posts are for women under 35% horizontal reservation. The notice states that the number of advertised posts may decrease or increase.
| Category | Posts | Posts for Women (35% horizontal reservation) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 01 | 01 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 01 | — |
| Extremely Backward Class | 01 | 01 |
| Backward Class | 02 | 01 |
| Total | 05 | 03 |
Reservation Rules
- Reservation is given only to candidates whose permanent residence is in Bihar. Residents of other states do not get reservation benefit.
- Reservation must be claimed in the marked column of the online form; the permanent address filled in the online form is taken for reservation purposes.
- SC and ST candidates claiming reservation must have a caste certificate and a permanent residence (domicile) certificate. For unmarried or married women, the caste certificate must be issued from the father's permanent address.
- BC and EBC candidates claiming reservation must have a caste certificate, a permanent residence certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate (women: issued from the father's permanent address).
- EWS gets 10% reservation as per rules when a vacancy is available; the income and asset certificate must be in Annexure-1 (Form-1) of the General Administration Department notification No. 2622 dated 26.02.2019.
- Women get 35% horizontal reservation as per rules when a vacancy is available. The reservation category cannot be changed while the appointment process is under way.
Who Can Apply
Nationality: The candidate must be a citizen of India.
Educational qualification: By the last date of online application, the candidate must have passed Matric or equivalent from a board recognised by the State Government or the Central Government.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years. Age will be counted from the date of birth recorded in the Matric or equivalent examination certificate.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) men | 37 years |
| General (Unreserved) women, Backward Class and Extremely Backward Class (men and women) | 40 years |
| Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (men and women) | 42 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Regularly appointed Bihar Government servants | 5 years, allowed only if they have not already used a maximum of 5 attempts |
| Persons with disabilities | 10 years beyond the maximum age limit |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years plus the period of service in defence, provided actual age is not more than 57 years on the date of application |
Each relaxation requires a certificate from the competent authority. For disability, the certificate must be valid up to the last date of application. For the discipline and post-wise details, candidates should check the official notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| EBC, BC, EWS and Unreserved men who are native residents of Bihar; candidates from outside Bihar of any category (women or men) | Rs. 400/- |
| SC, ST and candidates with 40% or more disability who are native residents of Bihar; women of all categories who are native residents of Bihar | Rs. 100/- |
The fee is paid online by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card while applying, by 6 December 2026. Bank charges are payable on top of the fee. The fee will not be refunded. SC or ST candidates who pay the SC/ST fee and later cannot produce the certificate, or whose certificate is doubted, may be declared ineligible; such candidates may choose to pay the general fee to keep their candidature safe.
How to Apply for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Office Attendant
- Use the "Apply Online" link given in the notice to register and fill the online application between 7 November 2026 (from 11:00 AM) and 6 December 2026.
- Enter your own working mobile number and email ID, and keep the email ID, mobile number, User Name and Password safe until the final result.
- Upload scans of your educational qualification certificate, reservation-related certificates, a recent photograph and your signature, and make sure the images are clear.
- Pay the examination fee online by Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card, and print and keep the bank receipt.
- After final submission, log in again and download the filled application from "Download Filled Application Section" on the dashboard; print two copies.
- Check that the Bar Code and Application Number appear on every page of the printout; without either, the application is treated as incomplete and will not be accepted.
Detailed instructions for the online application are on the Sabha Sachivalaya website, https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/. Printed, typed or handwritten applications outside the online form will not be accepted.
Selection and Interview
Candidates for the Office Attendant post will be interviewed. The interview carries 100 marks, and the merit list will be prepared on interview marks. If applications exceed 40,000, a preliminary examination (OMR answer-sheet based, objective multiple choice) may be held. In that case, about 10 times the number of vacancies, from among candidates who obtain the fixed qualifying marks, will be selected for the interview.
Qualifying Marks in the Interview
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 34% |
| SC/ST, women and persons with disabilities | 32% |
Candidates who do not reach these marks will be out of the competition.
Tie-breaking
- Equal marks: the older candidate is placed higher.
- Equal marks and same date of birth: the candidate with the higher educational qualification is placed higher.
- Still equal: the order follows the Devanagari alphabetical order of the name as written in the Class 10 board certificate.
Information on the examination or interview programme will be published on the Bihar Vidhan Sabha website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and online application start | 07.11.2026 (from 11:00 AM) |
| Last date for online application | 06.12.2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 06.12.2026 |
Important Instructions
- Candidates debarred from examinations by any selection commission for misconduct, for the specified period, are not entitled to take part. The Sabha Sachivalaya's decision on eligibility will be final.
- Any mismatch between the online application and the original certificates or marksheets will lead to cancellation of candidature; no request for correction will be considered.
- All certificates and marksheets mentioned in the application must be produced in original at the time of appointment, and must be with the candidate at the time of applying.
- The last date for producing certificates for claims made in the online form will be fixed by the Vidhan Sabha Sachivalaya; no claim will be accepted after it.
- Keep at least five extra copies of the photograph uploaded in the application, to submit when asked.
- The Sachivalaya is not responsible for internet or banking problems, wrong or failed payments; no extra time will be given.
- All information about this advertisement will be published on https://vidhansabha.bihar.gov.in/ and not separately in newspapers.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online for Bihar Vidhan Sabha Office Attendant | Opens on 07.11.2026 from 11:00 AM |
| Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 02/2026) | Full advertisement |
| Bihar Vidhan Sabha Official Website | Updates and detailed instructions |