BPSC AEDO 2026 Exam Date: Revised Schedule, Vacancy, Pattern
The BPSC Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) exam was first scheduled in January 2026 but was later officially postponed by the Bihar Public Service Commission. The latest official BPSC calendar now places the exam in April 2026 on a tentative basis. Several current exam updates are reporting the revised written exam dates as 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 April 2026, but candidates should still check the official BPSC website for the final detailed examination programme.
Latest Update
- The original January 2026 exam was officially postponed by BPSC.
- The BPSC exam calendar now shows AEDO in April 2026.
- Current reporting widely cites revised dates as 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 April 2026.
- Total vacancies: 935 posts.
- Admit card is expected shortly before the exam on the official portal.
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Exam Timeline: From Postponement to New Schedule
BPSC had earlier scheduled the AEDO written exam for 10 January 2026 to 16 January 2026. On 29 December 2025, the commission issued an official postponement notice citing unavoidable administrative reasons. Later, the BPSC exam calendar shifted AEDO to April 2026 as a tentative exam month.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Original Schedule | 10 January 2026 to 16 January 2026 |
| Postponement Notice | 29 December 2025 |
| Current Official Position | April 2026 (as shown in BPSC exam calendar) |
| Widely Reported Revised Dates | 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 April 2026 |
BPSC AEDO 2026 Exam Summary
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | BPSC Assistant Education Development Officer (AEDO) |
| Advertisement Number | 87/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 935 posts |
| Exam Mode | Written (Objective) Competitive Examination |
| Current Official Exam Month | April 2026 |
| Official Website | bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
Current reporting also says around 9.7 lakh candidates applied for this recruitment. Since I could not verify that figure directly from an official BPSC PDF in this session, it is better treated as a reported estimate unless BPSC publishes a direct candidate-count notice.
BPSC AEDO Exam Pattern 2026
The commonly reported pattern for BPSC AEDO describes a single written examination with three papers:
| Paper | Nature |
|---|---|
| General Language | Qualifying |
| General Studies | Merit-related written paper |
| General Aptitude | Merit-related written paper |
BPSC AEDO Admit Card Update
The admit card is expected to be released a few days before the exam on the official BPSC website. Candidates will typically need their login credentials to download it. Once released, verify these details immediately:
- Candidate name and roll number
- Exam date and shift timing
- Exam centre name and address
- Reporting time and exam-day instructions
- Photo/signature visibility on the admit card
Other Important Relevant Information
- Do not rely on social media screenshots alone for the final exam schedule.
- Keep your registration number, password, and application printout ready.
- Check the BPSC homepage and “What’s New” section regularly for the detailed exam programme.
- Visit the exam centre location in advance if it is in a new city to avoid last-minute travel issues.
- Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID on exam day.
- Start revision of language, general studies, and aptitude without waiting for the admit card.
What Candidates Should Watch Next
- Detailed BPSC examination programme / subject-wise schedule
- Admit card download link
- Exam-centre and reporting-time instructions
- Any corrigendum or shift-wise notice
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FAQs
Has the BPSC AEDO exam been postponed?
Yes. BPSC officially postponed the AEDO written examination that had earlier been scheduled in January 2026.
What is the latest official exam-date status?
The official BPSC exam calendar currently places AEDO in April 2026 on a tentative basis.
Are 14, 15, 17, 18, 20 and 21 April 2026 the new exam dates?
Those dates are being widely reported by current exam-news sites, but candidates should still confirm them with the final official BPSC examination programme or admit card notice.
How many vacancies are there in BPSC AEDO?
There are 935 vacancies under Advertisement No. 87/2025.
When will the admit card be released?
The admit card is expected shortly before the exam on the official BPSC website.