The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has launched a massive recruitment campaign, offering a golden opportunity for job seekers in the state. The commission has officially increased the number of available positions for the Second Inter Level Combined Competitive Examination to 24,492 posts, up from the initially announced 23,175 vacancies. This significant expansion provides a wider window for candidates, especially those who missed the initial deadline, to secure a government job in Bihar.
Detailed Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment drive spans multiple state departments, with a diverse range of positions on offer. The role with the highest number of openings is Lower Division Clerk (LDC), boasting 15,989 vacancies. Out of these, 6,793 seats are in the unreserved category. Following closely is the position of Revenue Clerk under the Revenue and Land Reforms Department, with 3,559 posts (1,643 unreserved).
The Panchayati Raj Department is recruiting for 3,532 Panchayat Secretary roles, including 1,746 unreserved seats. Other notable positions include Animal Assistant (549 posts) and Junior Regional Investigation Officer (534 posts). The recruitment also encompasses several other roles such as Filaria Inspector, Public Servant Grade-III, Seed Production Assistant, Mobile Employee, Typist cum Clerk, and Assistant Instructor. It is crucial to note that reservation benefits are applicable exclusively to permanent residents of Bihar.
Eligibility, Salary, and Selection Process
The basic educational qualification required for most posts is a pass in the intermediate examination from a recognized board. However, candidates applying for the Public Servant Grade-III position must have studied mathematics. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 37 years as of August 1, 2025. The commission provides age relaxation: 3 years for Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), and women candidates; 5 years for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST); and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities (PWD).
The salary structure varies according to the post. Positions like LDC, Animal Assistant, and Revenue Clerk fall under the pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. Roles such as Panchayat Secretary and Junior RIO come with a scale of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100. Higher-paying posts like Filaria Inspector and Public Servant Grade-III offer a salary range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
The selection procedure will involve a multi-stage process. Candidates will have to appear for a preliminary examination, followed by a main examination and a skill test. If the total number of applications exceeds 40,000, the preliminary test will become mandatory, and the examination may be conducted in multiple stages.
Key Application Dates and Procedure
Prospective candidates must act swiftly to meet the application deadlines. The online registration window will close on January 13, 2026. However, the final date for submitting the completed application form is January 15, 2026. The application fee is set at a nominal Rs. 100.
Interested and eligible individuals should visit the official BSSC website at bssc.bihar.gov.in. The first step is to thoroughly read the official notification. Subsequently, candidates need to fill out the application form at onlinebssc.com and complete the payment of the fee through a secure online portal. This extensive recruitment drive represents a major opportunity for intermediate pass candidates to build a stable career in Bihar's government sector.
