BPSC Assistant Town Planner Exam Date 2026 – Sahayak Nagar Niveshak Schedule Out
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the examination date for the post of Assistant Town Planner (Sahayak Nagar Niveshak) under the Urban Development and Housing Department, Government of Bihar. This recruitment, notified under Advertisement No. 89/2025, aims to fill 35 vacancies for highly specialized administrative roles. According to the latest official notice, the written competitive examination is scheduled to be held on 30 January 2026 (Friday). This is a vital update for aspirants who have been preparing for this high-level urban planning cadre in Bihar. The commission will release the admit cards and detailed center locations a few days before the exam on its official portal. Candidates are advised to synchronize their final revision according to this newly released schedule.
Detailed Information: The post of Assistant Town Planner is a Level-9 administrative position that requires specialized expertise in Urban Planning and Development. The BPSC selection process for this cadre focuses on the candidate’s deep understanding of town planning principles, architecture, and general awareness. With the exam date now fixed for 30th January 2026, the competition is expected to be intense among the candidates possessing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Town Planning. The exam will test both General Studies and Technical Planning subjects through objective type questions.
(I) Important Links & Official Notices
(II) Important Dates & Schedule
- 📢 Notification Release 23-08-2025
- ⏳ Last Date of Application September 2025
- 🗓️ Written Exam Date 30 January 2026 (Friday)
- 🎟️ Admit Card Release Expected 1 Week before Exam
- 📜 Answer Key / Result To be notified soon
(III) Vacancy Details (Advt 89/2025)
Total Vacancy: 35 Posts. Category-wise breakup is as follows:
| Category Name | Total Vacancy | For Women (35% Horizontal) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 14 | 05 |
| Economically Weaker (EWS) | 03 | 01 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 06 | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 | 00 |
| Extremely Backward (EBC) | 06 | 02 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 04 | 01 |
| Backward Class (Female) | 01 | 00 |
| TOTAL | 35 | 11 |
(IV) Eligibility & Pay Scale
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Town Planning/Urban Planning OR Post Graduate Degree in Urban/Town/Regional Planning OR Bachelor in Architecture/Civil with PG in Planning.
- Pay Scale: Pay Level-9 as per 7th Pay Commission (Estimated Salary: ₹ 80,000 – 90,000 Gross).
- Age Limit (As on 01.08.2025): 21 to 37 Years for Male (UR), 40 Years for Female/OBC, and 42 Years for SC/ST.
(V) Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The examination will consist of two objective type papers. Total Duration: 2 Hours for each paper.
📄 Paper 1: General Studies
- Indian History & Polity
- Bihar Special Awareness
- Current Affairs (National/Int)
- Geography & Environment
- General Science
🏗️ Paper 2: Planning Subject
- Town Planning Principles
- Urban Infrastructure
- Housing & Land Management
- Zoning & Building Bye-laws
- Environment Planning
Note: There is negative marking for incorrect answers as per BPSC’s latest standard policy.
(VI) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When is the BPSC Assistant Town Planner exam scheduled?
Ans: The written examination is scheduled to be held on 30 January 2026 (Friday).
Q2: How many vacancies are there for ATP in Bihar (Advt 89/2025)?
Ans: There are a total of 35 vacancies distributed across different categories.
Q3: When will the BPSC ATP Admit Card be released?
Ans: BPSC typically releases admit cards 7 to 10 days before the exam date. It is expected by 20-22 January 2026.
Q4: Is there an interview for the Assistant Town Planner post?
Ans: According to the current BPSC notification (89/2025), selection is primarily based on the Written Competitive Examination scores.
Q5: What is the pay scale for this post?
Ans: This is a high-ranking post in Bihar Government with Pay Level-9 salary structure.
Q6: What is the medium of the question paper?
Ans: The question paper will be available in both Hindi and English languages.
Q7: Can final year students apply for this recruitment?
Ans: No, the essential qualification must be possessed by the candidate as of the specified cutoff date in the main advertisement.
Q8: What documents are required on the exam day?
Ans: Candidates must carry the printed Admit Card along with an original Photo ID proof (Aadhar/Voter ID/PAN) as specified on the admit card.