The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially issued the Stenographer Recruitment Notification 2026 for a total of 15 vacancies. This recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who have completed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent qualifications and possess stenography and typing skills.
The offline application process begins on 12 January 2026 and will close on 02 February 2026. Eligible candidates must submit their applications as per the instructions available on the official BPSC website bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
This article covers all essential details including vacancy breakup, eligibility conditions, age limit, salary, selection process, syllabus, and application procedure in a clear and reader-friendly format.
BPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Recruitment Authority: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name: Stenographer
Total Vacancies: 15
Pay Scale: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Application Mode: Offline
Job Location: Bihar
Official Website: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 12 January 2026
Last Date to Apply: 02 February 2026
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
Unreserved (UR): 07
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 01
Scheduled Caste (SC): 02
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 00
Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 03
Backward Class (BC): 02
Backward Class Women: 00
Total Vacancies: 15
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institution.
The following qualifications are also considered equivalent to Intermediate for this post:
- Maulvi Certificate
- ITI (two-year course) issued by NCVT/SCVT
- Polytechnic Diploma (three-year engineering course)
Technical Qualification
Applicants must have:
- Working knowledge of Hindi and English shorthand
- Basic knowledge of computer typing, word processing, and computer operations
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age Limits:
- Unreserved (Male): 37 years
- Unreserved (Female), BC & EBC (Male/Female): 40 years
- SC/ST (Male/Female): 42 years
Age Relaxation
- Government servants of Bihar: Up to 5 years (subject to conditions)
- Persons with Disabilities: Up to 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus length of defence service (maximum age not exceeding 57 years)
Salary Details
Selected candidates will receive a salary under Pay Level-4, ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month, along with other allowances as per Bihar Government rules.
Application Fee
Examination Fee: ₹100 only
Biometric Fee:
Candidates who do not provide Aadhaar details will need to pay an additional ₹200 as biometric charges.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
Stage 1: Written Examination
The written test will be objective type and consist of 150 multiple-choice questions.
Subjects Covered:
- General Studies – 50 Questions
- General Science & Mathematics – 50 Questions
- Mental Ability (Reasoning & Comprehension) – 50 Questions
Exam Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- −1 mark for each wrong answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General Category: 40%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: 32%
Candidates equal to five times the number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the practical test.
Stage 2: Practical (Skill) Test
Shorthand Test
- Speed: 80 words per minute (Hindi & English)
- Dictation: 320 words in 4 minutes
- Typing time: 20 minutes
Typing Test
- Hindi: 300 words in 10 minutes (Mangal Font, Remington Gail Keyboard)
- English: 300 words in 10 minutes (UTF-8, English US Keyboard)
- Error limit:
- Shorthand: Max 10%
- Typing: Max 1.5%
Compensatory time will be provided to eligible benchmark disability candidates.
Merit List Preparation
The final merit list will be prepared based on:
- Marks obtained in the written examination
- Preference marks for contractual experience (where applicable)
In case of a tie, priority will be decided based on:
- General Studies marks
- General Science & Mathematics marks
- Age (older candidate first)
- Alphabetical order (Devanagari script)
General Instructions
- Candidates debarred by UPSC/BPSC or any other commission are not eligible
- Eligibility will be verified during document verification
- Incorrect or false information may lead to cancellation of candidature
- No TA/DA will be paid for the examination
- Reservation benefits apply as per Bihar Government rules
How to Apply for BPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
- Applications must be submitted as per instructions on the BPSC website
- No hard copy of the application or documents needs to be sent to the commission
- Candidates must fill all details carefully as corrections are not allowed later
- Detailed application guidelines are available at www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Final Note
The BPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026 is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for a stable government job in Bihar with a respectable pay scale and long-term career prospects. Eligible candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline and prepare thoroughly for both written and skill tests.