📝 BPSC · Advt. 01/2026 · Bihar State Govt • 🔴 Application Closed — 02 Feb 2026 • 📅 Exam: 11 June 2026 (Rescheduled) • 🎙️ Shorthand 80 WPM + Typing 30 WPM

BPSC Stenographer Recruitment 2026
15 Posts — Written + Skill Test

Bihar Public Service Commission · Advt. No. 01/2026 · 15 Stenographer posts · Exam rescheduled to 11 June 2026 · 12th pass + Shorthand skills required · Pay Level-4 · Fee ₹100 all categories

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) released Advertisement No. 01/2026 for 15 Stenographer posts. Applications were accepted from 12 January to 02 February 2026. The written exam was originally scheduled for 9 May 2026 but has been rescheduled to 11 June 2026. Selection is in two stages — written exam (150 objective questions, −1 negative marking, 40% minimum) followed by a qualifying Skill Test (Shorthand 80 WPM + Typing 30 WPM in Hindi/English). Pay Level-4: ₹25,500–₹81,100.

📋 15 Posts · Stenographer

🏛️ BPSC · Bihar State Govt · Permanent

💰 Pay Level-4 · ₹25,500–₹81,100

📝 150 Qs · −1 NM · 40% Qualifying

📅 Exam: 11 Jun 2026 (Rescheduled)

⚠️ Exam Rescheduled:
Now 11 June 2026. The written exam was originally planned for 9 May 2026 but has been postponed to 11 June 2026 due to administrative reasons. Admit card will be released before the exam on bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Applied candidates should keep checking the official site.

💰 Salary & Benefits

₹25,500 – ₹81,100/month

Pay Level-4 · 7th CPC · Bihar State Government permanent post · In-hand approx. ₹35,000–₹45,000/month initially

• DA + HRA

• Medical Allowance

• Travel Allowance

• Bihar Pension (NPS)

• Annual Increment

🎯 Selection Process

1. Written Examination ⭐ 11 June 2026 · Merit Stage

   150 objective MCQ questions · 2 hours 15 minutes · Offline/OMR mode. Subjects: General Studies + General Science & Mathematics + Mental Ability (50 questions each). Negative marking: −1 per wrong answer. Minimum 40% required to qualify for Skill Test. Top 5× category-wise vacancies shortlisted for Skill Test.
   

2. Skill Test — Shorthand + Typing Qualifying

   Shorthand speed: 80 WPM (Hindi and English both). Typing speed: 30 WPM. Skill Test is qualifying only — marks not counted in final merit. Failing = eliminated. Dates announced after written exam result.
   

3. Document Verification

   Original education certificates, age proof, category certificate verified. Any discrepancy = disqualification.
   

4. Medical Examination

   Basic physical fitness assessed. Final appointment after medical clearance.

⚠️ Important Instructions

• Exam postponed to 11 June 2026. Original 9 May 2026 date changed. Admit card will be released before the new date on bpsc.bihar.gov.in.

• Negative marking is −1 per wrong answer. Do not guess randomly. With only 150 questions, every wrong answer significantly impacts score.

• Minimum 40% in written exam is mandatory to be eligible for Skill Test. Below 40% = eliminated regardless of category.

• Top 5× vacancies category-wise shortlisted for Skill Test from written merit. Only about 75 candidates (5×15) get the Skill Test call.

• Skill Test is qualifying only — passing it is mandatory but its marks don't add to final merit. Written exam rank determines appointment order.

• Both Hindi and English shorthand required at 80 WPM. Start daily shorthand practice — this is the eliminating stage for most candidates.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Data sourced from official BPSC notification (Advt. 01/2026) and cross-verified with multiple trusted sources. Exam rescheduled to 11 June 2026. Always verify at bpsc.bihar.gov.in. ResultDekho is not affiliated with BPSC or Bihar Government. Last updated: 27 May 2026.