The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released a major recruitment notification for a total of 5208 vacancies under two combined drives: the 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (BSSC CGL 4) and for Office Attendant posts.
The online application process for both recruitments began on August 25, 2025, and will continue until September 26, 2025. Interested candidates can apply on the official websites: bssc.bihar.gov.in or onlinebssc.com.
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Key Highlight: Reduced Application Fee
In a significant move, the application fee for both recruitments has been drastically reduced to a flat rate of ₹100 for all categories. Previously, the fee was ₹540 for General/OBC, ₹135 for SC/ST, and ₹135 for women candidates.
1. BSSC Office Attendant Recruitment – 3727 Vacancies
This recruitment drive is for 10th-pass candidates to secure jobs in various departments of the Bihar Government.
- Total Vacancies: 3,727
- Major Vacancies by Department:
- Animal & Fisheries Resources Department: 1138 posts
- Building Construction Department: 500 posts
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (Class 10) passed.
- Age Limit: 18 to 37 years (Age relaxation as per rules for reserved categories).
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam + Main Exam.
Preliminary Exam Pattern for Office Attendant:
- Total Questions: 100 (MCQ)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects & Marks:
- General Hindi: 30 questions
- General Mathematics: 30 questions
- General Knowledge: 40 questions
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer.
- Qualifying Marks:
- UR – 40%
- BC – 36.5%
- EBC – 34%
- SC/ST – 32%
- Women/PwD – 32%
2. BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025 – 1481 Vacancies
This examination is for graduate-level posts across 6 departments of the Bihar Government. The post-wise details are:
- Total Vacancies: 1,481
- Post-wise Vacancies & Eligibility:
- Assistant Branch Officer: 1064 posts – Graduation in any subject.
- Planning Assistant: 88 posts – Graduation in any subject.
- Junior Statistical Assistant: 5 posts – Graduation in Maths/Economics/Commerce/Statistics.
- Data Entry Operator Grade-C: 1 post – Graduation + PGDCA/BCA/BSc IT.
- Auditor: 125 posts – Graduation in Maths/Commerce/Economics/Statistics.
- Auditor, Assistant Committees: 198 posts – Graduation in Maths or Commerce.
- Age Limit: 21 to 37 years (Age relaxation as per rules for reserved categories).
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam + Main Exam.
Preliminary Exam Pattern for CGL 4:
- Total Questions: 150 (MCQ)
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Subjects: General Studies, Mathematical & Mental Ability, General Science.
- Marking Scheme: +4 for correct answer, -1 for incorrect answer.
- Qualifying Marks: Same as Office Attendant (listed above).
- Important Note: Candidates will be allowed to carry one book per section (only board-approved textbooks). Guides, notes, or electronic devices are strictly prohibited.
Important Dates
- Online Application Starts: August 25, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: September 24, 2025
- Last Date for Application Submission: September 26, 2025
Advice for Candidates
Prospective applicants are advised to keep all necessary documents ready before starting the application process. These include educational certificates, caste certificate, EWS certificate, creamy layer certificate (if applicable), etc.
This combined recruitment is an excellent opportunity for job seekers in Bihar in 2025. The reduced application fee and streamlined exam pattern have made it more accessible. Candidates are strongly advised to apply well before the deadline and read all instructions carefully.