Bihar Secondary Examination 2025: Detailed information of evaluation process and payment system

Introduction

Secondary Examination conducted by the Department of Education in Bihar, 2025 is an important educational initiative, which aims to ensure quality education and evaluation for the students of the state. Various methods and roles have been adopted for evaluation of this examination, including participation of teachers, examiners, and associate staff. To make this process smooth and effective, the Department of Education has also set a pay scale (honorarium) for various posts, which varies based on the nature and responsibilities of the work. In this blog, we will provide detailed information about these methods, roles, and related pay scale, so that teachers, employees, and other stakeholders have clarity about this process.

Methods of evaluation of secondary examination, 2025

Secondary examination includes several methods and roles for evaluation of 2025, designed to ensure the accuracy and transparency of the examination system. Here are some of the major roles and their pay scale (honorarium), as mentioned in the document:

Evaluation Center Director’s initial (co-ordinator)

This role is responsible for the overall care and coordination of the evaluation center. This individual ensures the distribution of examination papers, monitoring the assessment process, and timely finalization.
Pay Scale: ₹ 700/- per working day.
This amount reflects the responsibilities of this role and the need for leadership.

Evaluation Center short-term recruitment of initial examiners

These testers evaluate students’ answer papers and ensure accuracy of exam results. This is an important role, which affects the quality of the examination.
Pay Scale: ₹ 400/- per working day.
This amount is considered appropriate based on nature and time of work.

Evaluation Center Initial Examiners (Maximum 04 Work Day)

This role is limited to a maximum of four working days, and during this time examiners have to make a sharp and accurate evaluation of the answer papers.
Pay Scale: ₹ 40/- per working day.
This amount is prescribed for short-term work, which reflects the efficient use of time and resources.

Investigated assessment points check (per student)

In this role, examiners have to check the marks of students, so that there is no error and the results are accurate.
Pay Scale: ₹ 200/- per Work Day.
This amount has been fixed keeping in mind the complexity and accuracy of the investigation.

Early class fourth class personnel (office attendant, watchman, dobfly, cleaning worker) (maximum 14 working days)

These personnel perform helpful work in the evaluation center, such as keeping records, cleaning, and management of logistics.
Pay Scale: ₹ 125/- per working day.
This amount is in line with the nature of supporting works.

Preliminary (Maximum 01 Work Day)

This role is responsible for keeping data management and records at the evaluation center.
Pay Scale: ₹ 200/- per working day.
This amount reflects the responsibilities of one day’s work.

Apart from these, other roles such as Principal Examiner/Co-Examiner, Jankar Commission (for class 08), Mukyak Center Director, Associate Teacher/Computer Jankar, and Generator- (Standby) have also been prescribed. For example:

Travel Allowance of Principal Examinator/Co-Examinator: ₹ 300/- per working day (for evaluation centers located outside Patna).
Associate Teachers/Computer Jankar (for 08 days): ₹ 210/- per working day.
Generator (Standby): ₹ 10,000/- One Time.

Special provision for Assistant Examiner and Primary Secondary Teacher (M.P.P.)

Pay scale has also been prescribed for Assistant Examiner and Initial Secondary Teachers (Secondary Teachers Service Commission of Service Commission), which are the following:

Preliminary of Principal Examinator: ₹ 600/- per working day.
Preliminary of co-guard: ₹ 14/- per answer book.
Associate Teacher (MPP): ₹ 3/- per answer book.
Preliminary of Computer Jankar (Checker-Maker, Supervisor): ₹ 500/- per working day.

Improvement and transparency in the evaluation process

The Department of Education has taken several steps to bring transparency and efficiency in the evaluation of the secondary examination, 2025. These include appointment of trained testers, using digital platforms, and a timely evaluation process. Since this exam is associated with the future of millions of students of Bihar, it is a priority to ensure accuracy and fairness. It is mentioned in the document that all personnel and examiners for the evaluation work will be given proper honorarium based on their responsibilities, so that inspiration and dedication in their work remains.

Purpose behind the pay scale determination

While determining the amount of pay scale (honorarium), the Education Department has considered many factors, such as:

Complexity of work: More honorarium for high responsible positions such as Principal Examinator and Directors, while lower for supporting roles.
Hours of work: The amount has been fixed based on the working day, which reflects time and effort.
Geographical location: Additional travel allowance has been provided for evaluation centers outside Patna, which ensures fairness and support.
Resource Uses: Lump sum for technical resources such as generators has been prescribed, which is necessary for power supply and technical support.

Challenges and potential reforms

Although this system is transparent and effective, there may be some challenges, such as:

Efficiency of honorarium: The amount prescribed for some personnel (eg, ₹ 40/- per working day) can be reduced, which can affect their motivation. The department should reconsider this.
Requirement of training: All examiners and personnel require regular training, so that they can bring innovation and accuracy to the evaluation process.
Digital infrastructure: Digital platforms in rural areas may be limited, which requires technical improvement.

To remove these challenges, the Education Department should make arrangements for training camps, technical assistance, and proper honorarium reviews at the local level. This can make the evaluation process more efficient and transparent.