The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has officially released the written exam result for the Steno Assistant Sub Inspector (Advt. No. 01/2024) recruitment. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the result PDF from the official website. The result includes the list of shortlisted candidates eligible for the next stage of the selection process.
🔍 Overview: BPSSC Steno Assistant Sub Inspector Recruitment 2025
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released its latest notification Advt. No. 01/2024 to recruit candidates for the post of Steno Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) under the Home Department (Police Branch) of the Bihar Government.
The recruitment process will be conducted for 305 vacancies through a competitive examination, followed by a typing/shorthand test, computer skill test, and medical verification.
✅ Apply online between: 17 December 2024 to 17 January 2025
📋 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | BPSSC (Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission) |
| Post Name | Steno Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) |
| Department | Home Department (Police), Government of Bihar |
| Advt. No. | 01/2024 |
| Total Vacancies | 305 |
| Application Start Date | 17 December 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 January 2025 |
| Official Website | bpssc.bihar.gov.in |
📌 Vacancy Breakup (Category-Wise)
| Category | Vacancies | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 121 | 42 |
| EWS | 31 | 11 |
| SC | 37 | 13 |
| ST | 6 | 2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 59 | 21 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 37 | 13 |
| BC Women | 14 | N/A |
| Total | 305 | 102 |
🟨 Note: 6 posts are reserved for children of freedom fighters (2%), and 4% horizontal reservation is provided for PwD (Persons with Disabilities).
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
🔸 Nationality
- Must be an Indian Citizen.
🔸 Educational Qualification (as of 01.08.2024)
- Passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent.
- Must have a recognized Computer Diploma certificate.
🔸 Age Limit (as on 01.08.2024)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (Male/Female) | 18 to 25 years |
| BC/EBC (Male) | 18 to 27 years |
| BC/EBC (Female) | 18 to 28 years |
| SC/ST (Male/Female) | 18 to 30 years |
✔️ Age Relaxation:
- Govt Employees: 5 years
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years (maximum age not above 57)
- Divyang (PwD): 10 years
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹700/- |
| SC/ST/Women of Bihar | ₹400/- |
💳 Payment Modes: Online only (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card)
🧪 Selection Process
The selection process will involve 4 stages:
- Written Examination
- Shorthand Test (Hindi)
- Typing & Computer Test
- Document & Medical Verification
✍️ Written Examination Pattern
➤ Paper 1: General Hindi
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Qualifying Marks: 30%
- Duration: 90 minutes
➤ Paper 2: General Knowledge & Current Affairs
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.2 marks for each wrong answer
✅ Note: Candidates must qualify both papers to be eligible for skill tests.
🖊️ Typing & Shorthand Test
🔹 Shorthand (Hindi)
- 80 words per minute
- Dictation duration: 5 minutes
- Transcription time: 20 minutes
- Must not have more than 10% mistakes
🔹 Typing Test (Hindi & English)
- Minimum speed: 30 wpm in Hindi / English
- Duration: 10 minutes each
- Minimum characters: 300 in each language
🔹 Computer Knowledge Test
- Practical test on MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet operations
- Qualifying in nature
🧾 Merit List Preparation
- Final merit list will be prepared based on marks in the written exam only.
- Typing and skill tests are qualifying only.
- In case of a tie in marks, DOB and educational qualification will be considered.
🧑⚕️ Medical & Character Verification
Selected candidates will go through:
- Medical Examination
- Eye Test
- Background verification
- Original document scrutiny
🧑💼 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|
| Steno Assistant Sub-Inspector | Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 |
📎 How to Apply
✅ Step-by-step process:
- Visit bpssc.bihar.gov.in
- Click on “Apply Online for Advt. 01/2024” under the Bihar Police tab
- Register with a valid mobile number & email
- Fill out the form with personal, educational, and category details
- Upload scanned photo and signature (15-25 KB in .jpg/.jpeg)
- Pay application fee via Net Banking/Card
- Submit and take a printout of the acknowledgement
📌 Note: Only one application per mobile number is allowed.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| 🔔 Official Notification | Click Here to Download PDF |
| 📝 Apply Online | Click Here |
| 📚 Syllabus PDF | Coming Soon |
| 📱 Join WhatsApp Group | Click Here |
| 📢 Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
📥 Download BPSSC Final Result
🔗 Click Here❓ FAQs – BPSSC Steno ASI 2025
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
A: 17 January 2025
Q2. How many vacancies are there in total?
A: 305 posts for Steno ASI.
Q3. Is the computer diploma mandatory?
A: Yes, from a recognized institution.
Q4. What is the mode of exam?
A: Written test followed by typing & shorthand skill tests.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the written exam?
A: Yes, 0.2 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
📢 Final Words
The BPSSC Steno ASI Recruitment 2025 offers a great opportunity for candidates looking to join Bihar Police services in a stenographer profile. Make sure to check all eligibility details, submit your application before the deadline, and start preparing as per the given syllabus and exam pattern.
Apply early, prepare smartly, and stay updated through official sources!