SarkariResultHome.comBPSC Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details
Written by Paresh on 10 Oct 2026 · Organisation: Bihar Public Service Commission · State: Bihar
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Assistant Section Officer on its official website. The official syllabus PDF is given in the Important Links table. This page explains how to use it for your preparation.
The exam date given is 26 Jul 2026. The direct links are in the Important Links table below.
You can also see more BPSC updates on the BPSC Recruitment page, all syllabus and the home page.
BPSC Assistant Section Officer Syllabus 2026: Exam Date & Pattern
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BPSC Assistant Section Officer Selection Process & Exam Details
Selection normally runs in this order for this kind of Sarkari Naukri. The official notice has the final word, so check it for the exact rounds.
- Written Examination
- Interview
| Exam schedule | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam date | 26 Jul 2026 |
Assistant Section Officer: What This Page Covers
Here you get the exam overview of Assistant Section Officer, followed by the exam pattern and the topic lists, all in one place.
- First comes the exam overview: who conducts the exam, its level, mode, language and marking.
- Next are the pattern and subject-wise syllabus tables, with the marks, subject names and figures exactly as the source gives them.
- At the end you will find a preparation plan and the questions students ask most.
Assistant Section Officer: Exam Overview
Bihar Public Services Commission(BPSC) is the organisation behind Assistant Section Officer.
Selection stages given for this exam: Prelims, Mains & Interview.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam name | BPSC 72nd CCE |
| Conducted by | Bihar Public Services Commission(BPSC) |
| Selection stages | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Prelims Exam Date | 26 July 2026 |
Assistant Section Officer: ASO and 2026
ASO and 2026 of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Recruiting Organisation | Bihar Public Service Commission |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer |
| Selection Procedure | Prelims, Mains |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 25 Minutes |
| Total Questions (Prelims) | 150 |
| Total Marks (Prelims) | 150 |
| Official Website | https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/ |
Assistant Section Officer: Prelims 2026
Prelims 2026 of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Science | General understanding of science including everyday observation and experience; questions on science and technology |
| Current Affairs of National/International Importance | Topics related to important national and international current events |
| History of India and Bihar | General understanding of Indian history with special focus on Bihar’s historical aspects |
| Geography of India and Bihar | Physical, social and economic geography of India; major features of agriculture and natural resources |
| Indian Polity | Indian political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, and planning in India and Bihar |
| Indian Economy and Economy of Bihar | Post-independence Indian economy and Bihar’s economy |
| Indian National Movement & Contribution of Bihar | 19th-century resurgence, growth of nationalism, freedom movement, and Bihar’s role in independence |
| General Mental Ability | Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and basic mental aptitude questions |
Assistant Section Officer: Mains 2026
The table below gives the mains 2026 of Assistant Section Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Papers | Subjects / Topics |
|---|---|
| General Hindi | Essay, Grammar, Syntax, Summarisation |
| General Studies Paper 1 | Indian Culture; Modern History of India; Contemporary events of national and international importance; Statistical analysis, diagrams and graphs |
| General Studies Paper 2 | Indian and Bihar Polity; Indian and Bihar Economy; Indian and Bihar Geography; Role and impact of Science and Technology in development of India and Bihar |
| Optional Subjects | Agricultural Science; Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science; Anthropology; Botany; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Commerce & Accountancy; Law; Economics; Electrical Engineering; Geography; Geology; History; Labour & Social Welfare; Management; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Philosophy; Physics; Political Science & International Relations; Psychology; Public Administration; Sociology; Statistics; Zoology; Hindi Literature; English Literature; Urdu Literature; Bengali Literature; Sanskrit Literature; Persian Literature; Arabic Literature; Pali Literature; Maithili Literature |
Assistant Section Officer: ASO Prelims 2026
ASO Prelims 2026 of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subject | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| General Studies | General awareness of the Environment, current events, and application of knowledge.; Scientific achievements, awards (national/international), Indian languages, books, sports, and important events.; History and geography of India and neighboring countries.; Indian freedom movement, agriculture, natural resources, constitution, governance, political system, Panchayati Raj, social/economic development, national schemes, and movements. |
| General Science & Mathematics | General Science; Physics, Chemistry, Life Science; Mathematics; Number system, simplification, decimal & fractions, LCM, HCF, ratio & proportion, percentage, average, profit & loss, interest etc |
| Mental Ability Test | Both verbal and non-verbal questions; Similarities & differences; Spatial visualization; Problem solving, analysis; Visual memory; Classification; Observation, number series; Arithmetic reasoning; Numerical number series; Coding-decoding. |
Assistant Section Officer: Prelims
Prelims of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Papers | Total Questions | Total Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 150 | 150 marks | 2 hours |
Assistant Section Officer: ASO Prelims 2026
ASO Prelims 2026 of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) | 50 | 50 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| General Science & Mathematics (सामान्य विज्ञान एवं गणित) | 50 | 50 | |
| Mental Ability Test (मानसिक क्षमता जाँच) | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Assistant Section Officer: Paper 1: General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी)
Paper 1: General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Assistant Section Officer: Compulsory Subjects (Main Exam)
Compulsory Subjects (Main Exam) of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | General Hindi | 100 | 3 hours |
| 02 | General Studies Paper-1 | 300 | 3 hours |
| 03 | General Studies Paper-2 | 300 | 3 hours |
Assistant Section Officer: Papaer-2: General Knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान)
The table below gives the papaer-2: general knowledge (सामान्य ज्ञान) of Assistant Section Officer, as it is given in the source.
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) | 50 | 50 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
| General Science & Mathematics (सामान्य विज्ञान एवं गणित) | 50 | 50 | |
| Mental Ability Test (मानसिक क्षमता जाँच) | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours 15 minutes |
Assistant Section Officer: Optional Subject (Main Exam)
Optional Subject (Main Exam) of Assistant Section Officer:
In short: time: 25 minutes.
| Code | Subject Name | Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | Agriculture Science | 21 | Philosophy |
| 05 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science | 22 | Physics |
| 06 | Anthropology | 23 | Political Science & International Relations |
| 07 | Botany | 24 | Psychology |
| 08 | Chemistry | 25 | Public Administration |
| 09 | Civil Engineering | 26 | Sociology |
| 10 | Commerce & Accountancy | 27 | Statistics |
| 11 | Economics | 28 | Zoology |
| 12 | Electrical Engineering | 29 | Hindi Language & Literature |
| 13 | Geography | 30 | English Language & Literature |
| 14 | Geology | 31 | Urdu Language & Literature |
| 15 | History | 32 | Bengali Language & Literature |
| 16 | Labour & Social Welfare | 33 | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| 17 | Law | 34 | Persian Language & Literature |
| 18 | Management | 35 | Arabic Language & Literature |
| 19 | Mathematics | 36 | Pali Language & Literature |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineering | 37 | Maithili Language & Literature |
Assistant Section Officer: Preparation Tips and Strategies for ASO Exam
Check the preparation tips and strategies for aso exam for Assistant Section Officer in the table below.
| Also check |
|---|
| BPSC ASO Salary |
| BPSC ASO Previous Year Question Papers |
| BPSC ASO Answer Key 2025 |
| BPSC ASO Cut Off 2025 |
Assistant Section Officer: How to Use the Pattern and Syllabus
- Start with the exam overview above; it tells you the basic rules of the paper in one glance.
- This page has more than one pattern table, one for each paper or post group. Read the table that matches your own post or paper first.
- Copy the subject-wise topics into a notebook or sheet and tick each topic as read, revised and tested.
Assistant Section Officer: Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
- Read the exam overview and the pattern table carefully and note the points that matter for your paper.
- Turn the subject-wise syllabus into a checklist of topics.
- Solve previous papers every week and keep a small notebook of the mistakes you made.
- Open the official notice once a month, because the board can change the syllabus or the pattern.
Who can apply to BPSC
Graduation or a post-specific degree is needed. The age band and the relaxation for Bihar-domiciled reserved categories, women and other groups are printed in each advertisement. Applications are made online through the Commission's portal with one-time registration.
Read more on the BPSC company page or visit the official website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
Earlier BPSC Notifications
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| BPSC Auditor Success Strategy Detailed Guide Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 12 Oct 2026 |
| BPSC APO Prelims Mains Topics Syllabus 2026: Topic-wise Details | Syllabus | — | 10 Oct 2026 |
| BPSC Block Horticulture Officer Syllabus 2026 | Syllabus | — | 09 Oct 2026 |
What Changed in This Notice
We track every change to this notice, so you can see what moved and when.
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Exam date announced: 26 Jul 2026 |
BPSC Assistant Section Officer Syllabus: Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Bihar Assistant Section Officer Syllabus — PDF | Click Here |
| Official website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| All BPSC updates | Open BPSC Recruitment |
| BPSC latest jobs | View jobs |
| BPSC admit cards | View admit cards |
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BPSC Assistant Section Officer Syllabus: Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Assistant Section Officer?
Assistant Section Officer is conducted by Bihar Public Services Commission(BPSC).
Where can I download the official Assistant Section Officer syllabus or notice?
Use the official link in the Important Links table of this page or open the website of BPSC. The official document is the final word if anything changes.
Can the Assistant Section Officer syllabus or pattern change?
Yes. The conducting body may revise the syllabus or the pattern in a new notice, so check the official notice before you start and again before the exam.
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Source and Credit
This post is written from the syllabus and exam pattern notice that Bihar Public Service Commission released on its official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in. We have put the information in our own words and layout. The official website is the final word, so please check it before you apply, pay a fee or travel.
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