BSSC Announces Extended Application Window for Major Bihar Recruitment Drive
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission has granted candidates more time to apply for a significant government job opportunity. Officials have pushed back the deadlines for the 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Examination 2025. This decision comes after the commission received fresh requisitions from various state departments.
Commission authorities cited the addition of new vacancies and candidate interest as primary reasons for the extension. The recruitment drive now aims to fill a total of 24,492 positions across Bihar's government machinery.
Revised Application Timeline and Vacancy Details
Prospective applicants now have until January 29, 2026 to complete their online fee payments. The final date for submitting application forms has been extended to January 31, 2026. Previously, these deadlines were set for January 13 and January 15, 2026 respectively.
The commission initially advertised 23,175 vacancies for this recruitment cycle. Recent additions have brought 1,317 new positions into the fold, bringing the total count to 24,492 posts.
Category-wise distribution of vacancies presents a comprehensive picture:
- Unreserved category: 10,753 posts
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 3,407 posts
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 231 posts
- Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): 4,185 posts
- Backward Classes (BC): 2,678 posts
- Backward Class women: 811 posts
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 2,427 posts
Additionally, the commission has reserved 7,816 positions for women candidates through a 35 percent horizontal reservation policy. This ensures substantial representation across all categories.
Eligibility Requirements and Selection Procedure
Candidates must meet specific educational criteria to qualify for these positions. The basic requirement includes passing the Intermediate examination, equivalent to Class 12 completion. Some posts demand additional computer typing skills alongside this educational qualification.
The selection process follows a structured three-stage approach:
- Preliminary written examination
- Main examination
- Skill test for applicable positions
The preliminary exam will feature 150 objective-type questions covering multiple subjects. Candidates will face questions from General Studies, General Science, Mathematics, and Mental Ability sections. The examination duration has been set at 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Negative marking will apply during evaluation, with one mark deducted for each incorrect answer. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category:
- General category candidates: 40 percent
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates: 32 percent
Application Process for Aspiring Candidates
Interested individuals can follow these steps to submit their applications successfully:
- Visit the official BSSC website at bssc.bihar.gov.in
- Open and thoroughly read the detailed recruitment notice labeled Advertisement No. 02/23 A
- Navigate to the online application portal at onlinebssc.com
- Complete the registration process by providing personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload all required documents as specified in the instructions
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 100 through available online payment methods
- Submit the completed application form before the January 31, 2026 deadline
- Download and securely save a copy of the submitted form for future reference
Candidates who missed earlier application windows now have this extended opportunity to participate. The commission encourages all eligible individuals to utilize this additional time for proper application submission.
This recruitment drive represents one of Bihar's largest government job opportunities in recent years. With positions distributed across multiple categories and departments, successful candidates can expect diverse career paths within the state administration.
