The Bihar BSSC 4th Graduate Level (CGL) Recruitment 2025 is a major recruitment drive conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) for various graduate-level posts in different departments of the Bihar Government.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the recruitment based on the latest available notifications:
1. Key Recruitment Details
| Particular | Detail |
| Recruiting Body | Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) |
| Exam Name | 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Exam (BSSC CGL 4) 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,541 (Initially 1481, later increased) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | bssc.bihar.gov.in / onlinebssc.com |
2. Important Dates (Extended)
The application dates have been extended, and candidates should refer to the official BSSC website for the absolute latest updates.
| Event | Tentative Date |
| Official Notification Date | August 04, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 25, 2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | November 21, 2025 |
| Last Date for Final Online Submission | November 24, 2025 |
| Correction Window | October 31 to November 11, 2025 (Tentative) |
| Preliminary Exam (Pre) Date | To be notified later |
| Mains Exam Date | To be notified later |
3. Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
The total number of vacancies is 1,541 across the following main posts:
| Post Name | Department | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (Tentative) |
| Assistant Section Officer (ASO) | General Administration Department | 1,064 | Level 7 |
| Planning Assistant | Planning & Development Department | 88 | Level 7 |
| Industry Extension Officer | Industries Department | 60 | Level 7 |
| Auditor | Finance Department (Directorate of Audit) | 125 | Level 5 |
| Auditor | Co-operative Department | 198 | Level 5 |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Labour Resources Department | 05 | Level 7 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade-C | Finance Department | 01 | Level 6 |
| Total | 1,541 |
4. Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduation Degree from a recognized University or equivalent qualification. Some posts require specific subjects at the graduation level:
| Post Name | Essential Educational Qualification |
| Assistant Section Officer, Planning Assistant, Industry Extension Officer | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Discipline |
| Auditor | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics |
| Data Entry Operator Grade-C | Bachelor’s Degree with PGDCA or BCA/B.Sc. (IT) or equivalent |
B. Age Limit (as on August 01, 2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved (Male) | 21 Years | 37 Years |
| Unreserved (Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 21 Years | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 21 Years | 42 Years |
5. Selection Process
The selection process typically involves a three-stage examination:
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims): Objective type. Candidates are shortlisted for the Mains Exam.
- Mains Examination: Objective type, typically consisting of two papers.
- Document Verification (DV): Final stage for selected candidates.
Preliminary Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
| General Studies | 50 | 200 | 2 hours 15 mins | 1 mark deducted for every 4 wrong answers (or 1/4th mark) |
| General Science & Mathematics | 50 | 200 | ||
| Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning | 50 | 200 | ||
| Total | 150 | 600 |
- Note: Each correct answer fetches 4 marks. The medium of the examination is usually Hindi and English.
6. Application Fee
The application fee is generally paid online.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / BC / EBC (Male), Candidates from outside Bihar | ₹540/- |
| SC / ST (Bihar Domicile), All Female Candidates (Bihar Domicile), PwD | ₹135/- |
7. How to Apply
- Visit the Official Website: Go to
bssc.bihar.gov.in - Registration: Complete the initial registration to get a registration number and password.
- Fill Application Form: Log in and fill out the detailed application form with personal and educational information.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- Pay Fee: Pay the prescribed application fee online by the last date.
- Final Submission: Review all details carefully (as a correction window may have limited scope) and submit the final form.
- Print: Take a printout of the submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference.
