The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has postponed the Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) 2025 examination. This decision affects 9.7 lakh registered candidates. The commission cited ‘unavoidable reasons’ for the delay. Originally, the objective-type exam was scheduled for January 10 to 16, 2026.
BPSC will announce revised dates for the AEDO 2025 exam shortly. All updates will be published on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must regularly check the portal for new information regarding the examination schedule.
Exam Postponement Details
The Assistant Education Development Officer 2025 exam aimed to fill a total of 935 posts. These positions are critical for educational development in Bihar. The BPSC had previously set January 10 to January 16, 2026, as the written test period. The commission has not yet disclosed specific details regarding the ‘unavoidable reasons’ behind the postponement.
This postponement impacts nearly a million candidates who were preparing for the scheduled dates. The BPSC is responsible for conducting recruitment examinations for various state government services. The AEDO exam is a significant recruitment drive for the education sector.
Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) Exam Overview
The AEDO 2025 examination is an objective-type test. Candidates will be assessed across three distinct sections. These sections include General Studies, General Knowledge, and General Aptitude.
The selection process relies entirely on scores obtained in this written objective-type examination. The exam structure comprises three separate papers. Each paper carries a total of 100 marks. Candidates must perform well across all three papers for consideration.
Vacancy Distribution by Category
The 935 available posts are distributed across various categories. This ensures equitable representation as per government regulations. The BPSC has allocated a specific number of vacancies for each reserved and unreserved category.
The distribution of posts is as follows:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 375 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 93 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 150 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 10 |
| Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) | 168 |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 112 |
| Backward Classes (Women) | 28 |
This category-wise breakdown ensures fair opportunities for candidates from diverse backgrounds. The allocation for women under Backward Classes is a specific provision within the reservation policy.
Admit Card and Next Steps
The BPSC had originally scheduled the release of AEDO 2025 admit cards for January 3, 2026. This date is now subject to change following the exam postponement. Candidates will receive their new admit card release schedule along with the revised exam dates.
Over 9 lakh candidates require admit cards to appear for the examination. The commission will provide clear instructions on downloading these documents. Candidates should ensure they have access to their application credentials for when the new admit card release is announced.
Candidates must remain vigilant. They should regularly visit the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in . All critical announcements, including new exam dates, admit card release, and any further instructions, will be communicated solely through this platform.
No other source should be considered official for BPSC AEDO 2025 updates. Candidates are advised to prepare based on the existing syllabus structure for General Studies, General Knowledge, and General Aptitude while awaiting the new examination schedule.