For Bihar students, a stable, prestigious government job is what defines success in life and as such many are drawn to the Bihar Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) for it. It’s been a long preparation but finally, the air is starting to clear. If you have been constantly refreshing the official website and browsing notification bars, you have already filled the application forms.
Now the exam dates for the recruitment for the posts of Personal Assistant (PA), Data Entry Operator ( DEO ), Lower Division Clerk ( LDC ), and Stenographer are now declared.
Schedule for Exam
The preliminary exam is being held on 05/April/2026 for PA, DEO, and LDC posts which is being filled with the aspirants who score best in this exam.
| Starts Apply | 28/November/2025 |
| Ends on | 05/January/2026 |
| Last Date For Fee | 07/January/2026 |
| Exam Date | 05/April/2026 |
Eligibility For Exam
Applying for Personal Assistant (PA): You must have a degree of a valid university in your hand from any stream and Stenography speed of 100 words per minute (wpm).
For the Stenographer: Stenography speed of 80 wpm with the degree of graduation.
Data Entry Operator (DEO): 8000 words with accuracy per hour speed of typing is required with 12th Certification.
Applying for Lower Division Clerk (LDC): You must have 12th marksheet and 30 wpm of typing speed in both Hindi and English.
Vacancy and Salary Level
This single-day agenda offers some clarity for the 64 vacancies that thousands have applied for. Although the application process ended in January 2026 following a number of extensions, the attention is now firmly on the home straight of revision.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Scale (Level) | Key Qualification |
| Personal Assistant (PA) | 07 | Level-07 (₹44,900–1,42,400) | Graduate + 100 wpm Steno |
| Data Entry Operator (DEO) | 35 | Level-04 (₹25,500–81,100) | 12th Pass + 8000 key-depressions/hr |
| Stenographer | 12 | Level-04 (₹25,500–81,100) | Graduate + 80 wpm Steno |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 10 | Level-02 (₹19,900–63,200) | 12th Pass + 30 wpm Typing |
Selection Process
It is not only a written test competition in this recruitment; it is also a competition of knowing the technique of running on the ground. Since these posts are of administrative and technical nature, the Bihar Vidhan Parishad conducts the following stages:
- Preliminary/Written Examination: This is the first hurdle. It is basically a general awareness general arithmetic, reasoning and language (Hindi or English).
- Skill Tests For PA and Stenographers: You will appear for a shorthand (Stenography) test which is tough as it requires 80–100 wpm.
For DEO, and LDC: Must clear Typing Tests and Computer Tests. Be it key depressions of the hour or the words per minute, accuracy is equally important as speed.
- Document Verification & Medical: The end of the road to qualify for meeting all legal and physical condition for the state government.
Admit Card Download
The admit card is going to be released in March 2026 before the exam so students can download it from the official website. It is a ticket to your exam which is not going to appear on your doorstep.
Follow these Steps to download:
- Check out to the official site
- Login to check your admit card.
- Put in your Registration Number and Date Of Birth/Password to login.
- Download, have it laminated and get a colour print out.
Note: It will be available five days before the exam so keep checking on the site. It may not show sometimes due to high traffic on the server.
Read More:- UPPSC APO Admit Card 2026 Out: Check Exam Center and Date
Preparation Strategy
If you have a little time for preparation or you want to revise over three weeks. Here are a few things you can do to beat this examination:
- Keep A Watch On Current Affairs: Bihar related current affairs and Indian polity are all time favorites in Vidhan Parmanch exams. Revise the recent laws and the state’s schemes.
- Practice Typing/Steno Daily: The pressure of the exam hall is different from doing practice at home.
- Practice Papers: Begin untimed with full-length test papers with the clock ticking. This will allow you to make during the General Awareness, Reasoning and Time Sessions.
- Revise Computer fundamentals: For DEO and LDC posts, questions on MS Office shortcuts, internet protocols, and basic hardware are frequently asked.
What to Carry to the Exam Center?
- Admit Card with fully laminated
- Adhaar or Pan Card copy
- Passport photo of yours
Conclusion
Bihar Vidhan Parishad Recruitment Exam 2026 is very important for those aspirants who want to make their career in Government Sector. Now that the exam date is out, the entire attention should be on smart revision, regular practice and time management. PA, DEO, LDC, and Stenographer post in UPSC documents, each form is precise and fast at each stage of the application process. Follow the instructions and stay up to date with official notifications, download your admit card on time and have all necessary documents ready. If you eat the right strategy and commitment, this could be your door for a successful career in the Bihar legislative arm.
















