The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the results for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Preliminary Competitive Examination 2025. This crucial first step in the recruitment process saw intense competition, with thousands of aspirants vying for a limited number of prestigious posts in the state administration.
BPSC ASO Prelims 2025: Key Details and Statistics
The commission released the much-anticipated result on December 23, 2025, on its official portal, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. The preliminary examination itself was held earlier on September 10, 2025, under Advertisement Number 37/2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 41 Assistant Section Officer vacancies.
The scale of participation underscores the exam's competitiveness. Official data reveals that a staggering 60,517 candidates appeared for the preliminary test. Out of this vast pool, only 668 candidates have successfully cleared the hurdle and been declared qualified to proceed to the next stage—the mains examination. The result, published in PDF format, lists the roll numbers of all shortlisted candidates and also provides the category-wise cut-off marks.
A Highly Competitive Selection Process
The BPSC Assistant Section Officer recruitment is a multi-stage process. It begins with the prelims, which acts as a screening test. This is followed by the mains examination and culminates in document verification. With merely 41 posts available and 668 candidates moving forward, the competition remains fierce. This translates to a ratio of over 16 qualified candidates for each available vacancy at the mains stage.
These figures highlight the challenging nature of administrative examinations conducted by the BPSC and place significant emphasis on the importance of thorough preparation for the upcoming mains examination.
How to Access and Check Your Result
Candidates who appeared for the exam can follow these simple steps to check their result status online:
- Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- On the homepage, navigate to the "Results" section.
- Look for and click on the link specifically for the "Assistant Section Officer Preliminary Competitive Examination 2025 Result."
- The result PDF will be displayed on your screen.
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F to quickly search for your roll number within the document.
- It is advisable to download and save the PDF file for future reference during the subsequent stages.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Success in the prelims is just the beginning. Candidates who have qualified are now eligible to appear for the BPSC ASO mains examination. The commission will issue a separate detailed notification regarding the schedule for the mains exam, the application process, and the comprehensive syllabus. Qualified candidates must stay vigilant and submit their mains application form within the stipulated deadline once the notification is released. The final selection for the 41 ASO posts will be based solely on the candidate's performance in the mains examination and the subsequent verification of documents.
All eyes are now on the BPSC for the announcement of the mains exam date, as the 668 shortlisted candidates prepare for the next critical phase of this competitive recruitment.
