About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 29-09-2025 | Ends On: 31-01-2026 |
| Class: Staff Selection Commission | |
| Qualifications: Intermediate(12th) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Permanent | |
| States: Bihar | |
BSSC Recruitment 2026 - 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam for 23175 Posts
Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has invited online applications for 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam, which aims to fill 23175 permanent posts under various departments. Last date to submit the application form is 31-01-2026. Candidates are advised to carefully check eligibility compliance before applying.
The recruitment includes posts such as Lower Division Clerk, Revenue Employee, Panchayat Secretary, and other inter-level positions across various bihar government offices.
Update Dated 19-01-2026
Last date for Bihar SSC 2nd Inter Level Combined Preliminary Exam has been extended to 31-01-2026. Also last date for fee payment has been extended to 29-01-2026.
Read Full Notification| Posts | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 22072 |
| Clerk-cum-typist | 04 |
| Junior Regional Investigator | 534 |
| Animal Husbandry Helper | 549 |
| Bench Clerk | 16 |
| Total | 23175 |
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria:
| Post | Vacancy | Age Limit as on 01-08-2025 | Qualification | Pay Scake as per 7th CPC |
| 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam | 23175 | 18-37 years | Intermediate (12th) | Level 2 (Basic Pay 19900) (Approx initial salary will be 30000 Per month) |
Age Limit Relaxation:
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Dates to Consider:
Starting date for filling online application : 15-10-2025
Last date for payment of fees : 29-01-2026 (EXTENDED)
Online Application forms will be received by : 31-01-2026 (EXTENDED)
Mode of Recruitment :
The selection process will be conducted in three stages: Preliminary Examination, Main Examination, and Document Verification.
Preliminary Examination
The Preliminary Examination will be conducted if more than 40,000 applications are received. The examination will be objective in nature and may be held in one or multiple phases depending on the number of candidates and available examination centers. The Preliminary Examination will be conducted in offline mode (OMR based). Candidates will be shortlisted for the Main Examination based on marks obtained in this stage.
A total of candidates equal to five times (5x) the number of available vacancies will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.
If two or more candidates secure equal marks, merit ranking will be decided based on higher age. If marks and age are both equal, ranking will be decided in alphabetical order (A to Z) of the candidate’s name in English.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Total Questions | 150 |
| Total Marks | 600 Marks |
| Marks per Question | 4 Marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 Mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Duration | 2 Hours 15 Minutes |
| Language of Question Paper | Hindi and English (in case of difference, English version will be final) |
The Preliminary Examination syllabus will include the following subjects:
- General Studies
- Current events and day-to-day developments with scientific perspective
- Important national and international events
- Indian history, culture and civilization
- Geography of India and neighboring countries
- Indian Constitution and governance system
- Political system and Panchayati Raj
- Economic scenario and economic development
- Contribution of Bihar in national movements
- Scientific progress and important discoveries
- National and international awards
- Books, authors, languages and scripts
- Sports and sportspersons
- General Science and Mathematics
- General Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Basic Geography concepts
- Mathematics
- Number system
- Simplification of whole numbers
- Decimals and fractions
- Relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetic operations
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Average
- Simple interest
- Profit and loss
- General Science
- Comprehension / Logic / Reasoning / Mental Ability
- Analogy
- Similarity and difference
- Space visualization
- Problem solving
- Analysis and judgment
- Visual memory
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Relationship concepts
- Arithmetical reasoning
- Number series
- Coding and decoding
- Statement and conclusion
- Candidates will be allowed to carry books in the exam hall. Only one book per subject will be permitted.
- Books must be NCERT / BSEB / ICSE standard textbooks.
- Guide books, notes, photocopies, loose papers, and electronic devices will not be allowed.
- Name and roll number must be written on the books.
- Exchange of books will not be permitted.
Qualifying Marks in Preliminary Examination
- General Category – 40%
- Backward Class – 36.5%
- Extremely Backward Class – 34%
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe – 32%
- Women (All Categories) – 32%
- Persons with Disability (All Categories) – 32%
Main Examination
The Main Examination will be conducted for candidates shortlisted from the Preliminary Examination. The detailed syllabus, exam pattern, and structure of the Main Examination will be notified separately.
Document Verification
Candidates who qualify the Main Examination will be called for Document Verification. Original documents related to educational qualification, age, category, and eligibility will be verified before final appointment.
Fee Structure :
Application fee of Rs 100 is to be paid online, by candidates of all categories.
How to Apply :
Candidates must apply online for this recruitment by following the instructions issued by Bihar Staff Selection Commission. The application process summary is given below:
- Online application must be submitted only through the official system prescribed by Bihar Staff Selection Commission.
- Before applying, candidates must ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions related to age, qualification and reservation. No correction or modification will be allowed in the application form after final submission.
- Required docs
- Matric mark sheet and certificate
- Intermediate mark sheet and certificate
- Computer knowledge related certificate (if applicable for the post)
- Permanent residence certificate (to claim category reservation benefits, as all candidates without bihar domicile will be tested under Unreserved category)
- Caste certificate / Non-creamy layer certificate / Economically Weaker Section certificate (if applicable)
- Freedom fighter dependent certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
- Experience certificate for contractual service (if applicable)
- Age relaxation related certificate (if applicable)
- Candidate’s name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth must exactly match with Matric certificate.
- Category details must be filled very carefully; once submitted, category change will not be permitted.
- Persons with Disability must select the requirement of Scribe (Yes/No) correctly in the application form.
- During online application, candidates must capture and upload a clear live photograph through webcam.
- Candidates must ensure that all required certificates and mark sheets are available in original form at the time of applying.
- No printed application form is required to be sent to Bihar Staff Selection Commission at present.
- Candidates may keep a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.