Bachelor of Library Science degree with a minimum of 45% marks from a recognized university, and candidate must be a citizen of India and resident of Bihar.
Upper age limit is 40 years for General (Female), Backward Class, and Extremely Backward Class, and 42 years for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates as of 01.08.2026.
This is an eligibility test and does not carry a direct salary scale.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Score Normalization
It is an eligibility test known as Vidyalaya Pustakalayadhyaksh Patrata Pariksha conducted by the Bihar School Examination Committee for candidates with a Library Science degree to receive an eligibility certificate.
Online applications are accepted from 1 October 2026 to 21 October 2026.
The exam is a 150-minute Computer Based Test comprising 150 objective multiple-choice questions, with 100 marks allotted to Library Science and 50 marks to General Knowledge, with no negative marking.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in Library Science from a recognized university with at least 45% marks, and must be Indian citizens and residents of Bihar.
The fee is ₹960 for General, Backward Class, and Extremely Backward Class candidates, and ₹760 for SC, ST, and Divyang candidates.
