JobPoint247 Alert: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released a major recruitment notification (Advt. No. 87/2025) for the post of Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) under the Education Department, Bihar. A massive 935 vacancies have been announced for this role.
The online application process will commence on 27th August 2025 and the last date to apply is 26th September 2025. A key highlight of this recruitment is that the selection will be based solely on a written examination, with no interview. Interested graduates should read this article for a complete guide on vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and the application process.
BPSC AEDO Recruitment 2025 - Overview
| Name of Commission | Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) |
| Post Name | Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) |
| Total Vacancies | 935 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Written Examination Only (No Interview) |
| Job Location | Bihar |
| Official Website | www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
BPSC AEDO Recruitment 2025 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 27/08/2025 |
| Online Application End Date | 26/09/2025 |
BPSC AEDO 2025 - Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Total Posts | Posts Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 374 | 131 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 93 | 33 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 150 | 53 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 | 04 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 168 | 59 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 112 | 39 |
| Grand Total | 935 | 319 |
Reservation for PwD Candidates
A 4% horizontal reservation is applicable for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), with 9-10 posts designated for each sub-category (VI, DD, OH, MD).
Salary and Pay Scale
The post of Assistant Education Development Officer comes under Pay Level-5. The initial basic pay will be ₹ 29,200/- plus other allowances as admissible under the Bihar Government rules.
BPSC AEDO 2025 - Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (UR - Male): 37 years
- Maximum Age (UR - Female, BC/EBC): 40 years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST - Male & Female): 42 years
Age Relaxation: Additional age relaxation is applicable for Government servants, PwBD candidates, and Ex-servicemen as per Bihar Government rules.
Application Fee
- Application Fee for All Candidates: ₹ 100/-
- Biometric Fee: An additional fee of ₹ 200/- is payable by candidates who do not use their Aadhaar number as identity proof in the application form.
Mode of Payment: The fee must be paid online.
BPSC AEDO 2025 - Selection Process
The selection for the BPSC AEDO post will be done solely on the basis of a Written Examination. The official notification clearly states that there will be no interview for this recruitment.
- Written Examination (Objective Type): Candidates will appear for a written test consisting of three papers.
- Document Verification: Candidates who qualify in the written exam will be called for document verification.
- Final Merit List: The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the written examination only.
BPSC AEDO 2025 - Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Written Examination Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Language (English-30, Hindi-70) | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | Qualifying (30% in each part) |
| Paper 2 | General Studies | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | Merit Ranking |
| Paper 3 | General Aptitude | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours | Merit Ranking |
Negative Marking: There will be a penalty for wrong answers. 1/3rd of a mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
Detailed Syllabus
Syllabus for Paper 2 (General Studies)
- General Science, Current Events (National & International), History of India & Bihar, General Geography & Rivers of Bihar, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-independence changes in Bihar's economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar's role.
Syllabus for Paper 3 (General Aptitude)
- Number system, Arithmetic operations, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Interest, Profit & Loss, Analogy, Problem Solving, Visual Memory, Coding-Decoding, Number Series (Verbal & Non-verbal).
How to Apply for BPSC AEDO Recruitment
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- First, candidates must complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process on the new BPSC portal: https://bpsconline.bihar.gov.in.
- After OTR, log in to your dashboard using your credentials.
- Find the active advertisement for "Assistant Education Development Officer (Advt. No. 87/2025)" and click on "Apply Online".
- Fill out the application form with all the required details carefully.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a live photo via webcam and scanned images of your Hindi and English signatures.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- Review your application form for any errors before final submission.
- Download and take a printout of the final submitted application form for your records.
