Bihar BPSC AEDO Exam Date Announced for 2026 Recruitment
Bihar BPSC AEDO Exam Date 2026 Released
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) recruitment examination for 2026. Candidates who have submitted their applications for this government position in Bihar can now find the exam date notice on the BPSC's official website. Initially, the exam was set for January 2026.
Scheduled Dates for the BPSC AEDO Exam
When is the BPSC AEDO exam taking place?
As per recruitment advertisement number 87/2025, the examination is now scheduled for April 2026. The competitive exam will occur on April 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, and 21, 2026, across various centers in Bihar. Details regarding the exam center and reporting times will be shared through the admit card, which will be available on the official website prior to the exam. However, the commission has yet to announce the admit card release date.
Reason for Postponement
Why was the exam rescheduled?
The BPSC AEDO exam was originally planned to take place in three phases on January 10 & 11, January 12 & 13, and January 15 & 16, 2026. Due to administrative reasons, the exam has been postponed to April 2026. The commission has decided to conduct the examination in three phases to ensure a smooth process at all centers. Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the BPSC website for updates regarding the recruitment.
BPSC AEDO Vacancy Breakdown
Details on BPSC AEDO Vacancies:
A total of 935 positions are available, categorized as follows:
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 374 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 93 |
| Scheduled Caste | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 10 |
| Extremely Backward Class | 168 |
| Backward Class | 112 |
| Women of Backward Classes | 28 |
| Total | 935 |
Exam Pattern for BPSC AEDO
What to expect in the BPSC AEDO exam?
The recruitment exam will consist of 300 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question worth one mark.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Language (30 questions in English and 70 in Hindi) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Knowledge | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Aptitude | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Application Process Update
Following the decision to conduct the exam in three phases, the commission reopened the online application process from December 5 to December 12, 2025. Over 10 lakh candidates have applied, with approximately 9.80 lakh applications received to date. The online application window has been reopened once more for additional applications.