The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has officially released the advertisement (Advt. No. 05/25)[span_0](end_span) [span_1](start_span)for the 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination[span_1](end_span). [span_2](start_span)This recruitment drive aims to fill 1481 vacancies[span_2](end_span) [span_3](start_span)for various graduate-level positions in different departments of the Bihar government[span_3](end_span). [span_4](start_span)Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official BSSC website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in[span_4](end_span).
Important Dates 🗓️
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 18th August 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17th September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 19th September 2025 |
Vacancy Details
A total of 1481 posts have been announced. The post-wise breakdown is as follows:
| Post Name | Department | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | General Administration Dept. | Level-7 | Read official notice |
| Planning Assistant | Planning & Development Dept. | Level-7 | Read official notice |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Labour Resources Dept. | Level-7 | Read official notice |
| Data Entry Operator Grade-C | Finance Dept. | Level-6 | Read official notice |
| Auditor | Directorate of Audit, Finance Dept. | Level-5 | Read official notice |
| Auditor | Cooperative Societies, Cooperation Dept. | Level-5 | Read official notice |
| Total | 1481 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the following qualifications from a recognized university or institution:
| Post Name | Minimum Educational & Technical Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Planning Assistant | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Graduate in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics from a recognized university. |
| Data Entry Operator Grade-C | Graduate from a recognized university with PGDCA or BCA/B.Sc. (IT) or equivalent, B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering/IT are also eligible. |
| Auditor (Finance Dept.) | Graduate in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics from a recognized university. |
| Auditor (Cooperation Dept.) | Graduate with Mathematics or a Graduate in Commerce from a recognized university. |
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years for all categories.
- Maximum Age:
Category Maximum Age Limit Unreserved (Male) 37 years Unreserved (Female) 40 years Backward Class & Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female) 40 years SC & ST (Male & Female) 42 years Persons with Disability (PwD) 10 years of relaxation in their respective category's upper age limit.
Application Fee
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| General / BC / EBC (Male Candidates) | ₹100 |
| SC / ST (For Bihar Domicile only) | ₹100 |
| All Categories of Women (For Bihar Domicile only) | ₹100 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | ₹100 |
| All categories of candidates from outside Bihar (Male/Female) | ₹100 |
Processing charges and service tax will be borne by the candidate separately.The fee must be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on two stages:
- Preliminary Examination: An objective-type test[span_54](end_span). Candidates equal to five times the total number of vacancies will be shortlisted for the Mains.
- Main Examination: A separate advertisement will be published for the main examination.
Exam Pattern (Preliminary Exam)
- Nature of Exam: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions).
- Total Questions: 150
- Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
- Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes[span_61](end_span).
- Language: The exam will be bilingual (Hindi and English). In case of any discrepancy, the English version will be considered final.
- Mode: It will be an open book examCandidates are allowed to carry one textbook (NCERT/B.S.E.B./I.C.S.E. text books are valid) for each section Guides, photocopies, or handwritten notes are not allowed.
| Subject |
|---|
| (a) General Studies |
| (b) General Science and Mathematics |
| (c) Mental Ability Test (Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability) |
Syllabus (Preliminary Exam)
- General Studies: Current events (scientific progress, national/international awards, Indian languages, books, script, capital, currency, sports, important events). Questions related to India and its neighboring countries (history of neighboring countries, history of India, culture, geography, economic scenario, freedom movement, major features of Indian agriculture and natural resources, Constitution and polity of India, country's political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, Five Year Plans, and Bihar's contribution to the national movement).
- General Science and Mathematics:
- General Science: Matric-level questions from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geography.
- Mathematics: Questions related to the Number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, average, interest, and profit & loss.
- Mental Ability Test: Both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions, including topics like analogy, similarity and differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, arithmetical number series, and coding-decoding.
Important links
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