Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)
4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination — Advertisement No. 05/25
Venue: P.O. Veterinary College, Patna-14Online Registration:
Overview
The General Administration Department, Government of Bihar has forwarded requisitions for various graduate-level vacancies across departments/offices. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online at https://bssc.bihar.gov.in. Full details and application instructions are available on the Commission's website.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start: 18 August 2025
- Online Registration End: 17 September 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 19 September 2025
Vacancy Summary & Eligibility (Key Points)
| Post | Pay Level | Minimum Educational Qualification | Technical Qualification (if any) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Branch Officer | Pay Level-7 | Graduate from a recognized university | — |
| Planning Assistant | Pay Level-7 | Graduate from a recognized university | — |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Pay Level-7 | Graduate with Mathematics / Economics / Commerce / Statistics | — |
| Data Entry Operator (Grade-C) | Pay Level-6 | Graduate | PGDCA or BCA or B.Sc (IT) or equivalent recognized qualification. Note: For candidates with B.Tech (CSE) / B.E (CSE) / B.Tech (IT) + PGDCA/BCA/B.Sc(IT) as per Finance Dept. letter dated 10.11.2023. |
| Examiner / Scrutinizer (Ankeshak) | Pay Level-5 | Graduate (Commerce / Economics / Statistics / Mathematics) | Degree holders may also apply. Finance Dept. letter dated 01.11.2023 clarifies main subject requirement not mandatory in some cases. |
Note: Vacancies, pay levels and departments are as provided by the requisitioning departments. Vacancies are provisional and may increase/decrease until the time of final submission by the departments to the Commission.
Reservation & Vacancy Distribution (Highlights)
Vacancies are allocated category-wise (General / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / EBC etc.) and include horizontal reservations such as women (35% horizontal), persons with benchmark disabilities and ex-servicemen quota where applicable. The detailed count-by-category and disability-wise posts are listed in the official notification PDF.
Total Posts (sample)
Provisional Total: 1481 (combined across posts)
Horizontal Reservation
Women: 35% (horizontal for eligible Bihar resident women). Benchmark disabilities & ex-servicemen reservations as per rules.
Important Notes
- Only Bihar state domicile candidates are eligible for certain horizontal reservations.
- Vacancies are provisional and subject to final confirmation.
Qualifying Marks & Examination Fee
Qualifying Marks (Minimum)
- Unreserved (General): 40%
- Backward Classes (OBC / EBC): 36.5%
- SC / ST: 34%
- Women / Persons with Benchmark Disability: 32%
Examination Fee
- General category (Bihar resident male/female as applicable): ₹540
- SC / ST (Bihar resident): ₹135
- All categories of Persons with Benchmark Disability: ₹135
- Out-of-state applicants (all categories): ₹540
Documents Required (Upload during online application)
- Matriculation marksheet & certificate (proof of date of birth)
- Graduate marksheet & degree/certificate
- PGDCA / BCA / B.Sc (IT) marksheet & certificate (if applying for DEO)
- Permanent Residence / Domicile certificate
- Caste certificate / Creamy layer (if applicable) / EWS certificate
- Certificate for Ex-servicemen quota / dependent of freedom fighter (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (for persons with benchmark disability)
- Any other documents supporting age relaxation or reservation claims
Application Instructions (Short)
- Read the notification PDF carefully before applying.
- Fill the online application form at the Commission website and upload scanned documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the examination fee online before the last date.
- Keep printouts/soft copies of the submitted form and payment receipt.
Apply now: bssc.bihar.gov.in Download Official Notification (PDF)