The Bihar government has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Assistant Town Planners under the Urban Development and Housing Department. This opportunity is meant for highly qualified candidates in the field of town and country planning who aspire to contribute towards building sustainable and modern urban spaces in the state. With 35 vacancies announced across various categories, this recruitment is not only a doorway to a prestigious government job but also a chance to play a vital role in shaping the future of Bihar’s towns and cities. The post comes with a handsome salary under Level-9 Pay Scale, along with allowances and long-term career security. Interested applicants who meet the required qualifications and eligibility conditions can apply within the prescribed timeline. Below, you will find every detail you need about this recruitment—such as application dates, eligibility, age limits, pay scale, selection process, exam pattern, reservation benefits, and step-by-step instructions for applying.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 28 August 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 22 September 2025
Applicants should complete their applications well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Vacancy Details
The recruitment drive is for 35 posts of Assistant Town Planner. The distribution is as follows:
- General (Unreserved): 14
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 5
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 3
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 6
- Backward Class (BC): 4
- Backward Class (Women): 1
Other reservations:
- 35% horizontal reservation for women across all categories
- 2% reservation for grandchildren of recognized freedom fighters
- 4% reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Salary Scale
Selected candidates will receive salary ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800 as per the revised pay rules. The structure includes:
- Basic Pay in Level-9
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical and other admissible allowances
This ensures financial stability and career growth along with government service security.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Postgraduate Degree in any of the following:
- Town Planning
- Regional Planning
- Urban Planning
- City Planning
- Country Planning
- Transport Planning
- Housing
- Environmental Planning
Equivalent qualifications in the same field will also be accepted if recognized by a competent authority.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General Male): 37 years
- General Female / BC / EBC: 40 years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 years
Additional relaxations:
- Government employees: up to 5 years (conditions apply)
- Persons with Disabilities: up to 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years plus service duration, maximum 57 years
Application Fee
- Examination Fee: ₹100 for all categories
- Additional Fee (if Aadhaar not provided for biometric verification): ₹200
- Bank charges will apply separately.
Selection Process
The recruitment will follow a two-stage process:
- Written Examination
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Questions: 125
- Total Marks: 125
- Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Subject: Town Planning (technical)
- No negative marking
- UR: 40%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: 32%
- Document Verification
- Candidates clearing the exam must produce original certificates for verification.
- Discrepancies may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Final merit will be based on written exam performance. In case of tie, preference will be given to candidates with earlier date of birth, and if that matches, alphabetical order of names will be considered
Reservation Rules
The Bihar reservation policy applies strictly:
- Caste-based reservation for SC, ST, BC, and EBC candidates
- 10% EWS reservation with valid certificates
- 35% posts reserved for women (horizontal)
- 4% reservation for PwBD in specific disability categories
- 2% quota for grandchildren of freedom fighters
Application Process
The entire application process is online and involves several steps:
- One Time Registration (OTR):
Register with valid email and mobile number. Basic details like name and date of birth cannot be changed later. - DigiLocker Integration:
Link DigiLocker for verified document upload. - Profile Completion:
Fill in personal details, educational records, experience (if any), and upload a recent photo and signature. - Form Submission:
Select the Assistant Town Planner post and complete the application carefully. - Fee Payment:
Pay the fee online using debit card, credit card, or net banking. - Final Print:
Take a printout of the application form for future reference.
Documents Required
During verification, candidates must provide:
- 10th certificate (DOB proof)
- Postgraduate degree & mark sheets
- Caste or community certificate (if applicable)
- Non-creamy layer certificate (for BC/EBC)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Freedom fighter quota proof (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate of Bihar
- NOC (if government employee)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport-size photographs
Key Instructions for Applicants
- Fill details carefully, as changes cannot be made after submission.
- Certificates must be valid up to the last application date.
- Keep email and mobile number active till final result.
- Admit card and valid ID are mandatory for entry to exam centers.
- Hard copy of application form should not be sent to the Commission office.
