BPSC AEDO Exam 2025-26 Postponed: Commission Postpones Assistant Education Development Officer Exam, Revised Schedule To Be Released Soon
Patna, December 29: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the postponement of the written examination for the Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) recruitment, originally scheduled to begin in early January 2026. In a formal notification released on Monday, December 29, 2025, the Commission cited "unavoidable reasons" for the deferment. The exam, which pertains to advertisement number 87/2025, was set to be conducted in multiple phases to accommodate a record-breaking number of applicants.
The written tests were previously slated to take place between January 10 and January 16, 2026 (excluding January 14). While the Commission has not yet provided specific new dates, it confirmed that the revised schedule will be published on its official website, bpsc.bih.nic.in, in due course. BPSC Examination Row: Khan Sir Refuses To Apologise for His ‘Derogatory’ Remarks About Commission’s Officials, Says ‘Prefer To Face Jail Term Rather Than Apologise’.
BPSC AEDO Exam 2025-26 Postponed
This recruitment drive has seen an unprecedented response, with approximately 9.7 lakh candidates applying for just 935 vacancies. Due to this high volume of examinees, the BPSC had already planned to conduct the test in three distinct phases and implement an "Equipercentile Equating" technique to ensure fair scoring across different shifts. BPSC Exam Row: ‘Seats Sold, Scam Worth Over INR 1,000 Crore Took Place’, Jan Suraaj Chief Prashant Kishor Makes Sensational Claim.
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The AEDO recruitment process is notable for its streamlined selection criteria. Unlike many other senior administrative roles, this position is decided primarily through a single-stage written examination followed by document verification. There is no interview round for this post.
The written examination consists of three objective-type papers:
- General Language: 100 marks (divided into 30 marks for English and 70 marks for Hindi).
- General Studies: 100 marks.
- General Aptitude: 100 marks.
Candidates are reminded that the exam includes a negative marking policy, where one-third of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Guidance for Aspirants
The postponement has led to widespread discussion among candidates, many of whom had already begun logistical arrangements for the January dates. BPSC officials have stressed that the exam is only deferred, not cancelled, and have urged students to continue their preparations.
Aspirants are advised to keep their application details ready and monitor the official portal for the release of new admit cards, which were originally expected on January 3. The Commission has also completed a brief re-opening of the application window earlier this month to ensure all eligible candidates could participate in what has become one of the state's most competitive recruitment drives.
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