BSSC 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination 2025

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Brief Description

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) online applications from eligible candidates for the 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination. This recruitment drive is for various graduate-level posts in different departments of the Bihar Government. Applications are to be submitted on the commission's official website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in.

Important Dates

Online Registration Starts 18/08/2025
Application Last Date 17/09/2025

Application Fee

General / BC / EBC (Male) ₹ 540/-
SC / ST (Bihar Residents) ₹ 135/-
All Women (Bihar Residents) ₹ 135/-
All PwD Candidates ₹ 135/-
Outside Bihar (All Categories) ₹ 540/-
  • Fee to be paid online via Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Net Banking.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2025)

The minimum age for all categories is 21 years. Maximum age limits are as follows:

  • Unreserved (Male): 37 Years
  • Unreserved (Female): 40 Years
  • BC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 Years
  • SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
  • Age Relaxation: An additional 10 years for PwD candidates is applicable.

Vacancy Details Total: 1481 Posts

Name of Post
UR
EWS
EBC
BC
SC
ST
Total
Assistant Section Officer
572
106
101
154
102
17
1064
Planning Assistant
75
09
00
03
00
00
88
Junior Statistical Assistant
00
01
02
02
00
00
05
Data Entry Operator - Grade C
00
00
01
00
00
00
01
Auditor (Directorate of Audit, Finance Dept.)
30
13
34
15
32
00
125
Auditor (Cooperative Societies)
148
20
08
09
09
02
198

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may change.

Eligibility Criteria (Educational Qualification)

  • Assistant Section Officer: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • Planning Assistant: Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
  • Junior Statistical Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics.
  • Data Entry Operator - Grade C: Bachelor's degree with PGDCA or BCA/BSc (IT) or equivalent.
  • Auditor (Audit Directorate): Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics.
  • Auditor (Cooperative Societies): Bachelor's degree (with Mathematics) or a degree in Commerce.

Exam Pattern

StagesPrelims & Mains
ModeObjective Type
Duration (Prelims)2 Hours 15 Minutes
Negative MarkingYes, 1 Mark for each wrong answer

Preliminary Exam150 Questions / 600 Marks

If the number of applications exceeds 40,000, a Preliminary Exam will be conducted. The selection for the Main Exam will be 5 times the number of vacancies.

  • General Studies
  • General Science and Mathematics
  • Mental Ability Test (Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability)

Salary / Pay Scale

Assistant Section Officer, Planning Assistant, Junior Statistical AssistantPay Level-7
Data Entry Operator - Grade CPay Level-6
Auditor (Both Depts.)Pay Level-5

How to Apply

  1. Applications must be submitted online on the BSSC official website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in.
  2. An applicant can submit only one application.
  3. Candidates must provide a valid and active mobile number and email ID.
  4. Applicants need to upload a clear live photo using a webcam and scanned signatures in Hindi and English.
  5. After registration, pay the examination fee online.
  6. Review the application using the "Preview" option before final submission.
  7. Submit the final form before the deadline of 19/09/2025 (11:59 PM).
  8. Keep a printed copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

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