Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has issued the official notification for the Fourth Graduate Level Joint Competitive Examination 2025 (BSSC CGL 4) under advertisement no. 05/2025. Released on 4th August 2025, this recruitment drive aims to fill 1481 graduate-level posts across various departments in Bihar. Eligible candidates can apply online from 18th August 2025 to 21st November 2025 via the official BSSC portal.
The BSSC CGL 4 Notification 2025 PDF, available from 4th August 2025, details the recruitment process for 1481 vacancies. Candidates with a graduate degree from a recognized university are invited to review the notification and apply online through the BSSC portal. Ensure eligibility before submitting applications.
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Exam Name |
Combined Graduate Level Exam (CGL 4) |
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Total Vacancies |
1481 |
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Posts |
Assistant Section Officer, Planning Assistant, Junior Statistical Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Auditor |
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Age Limit |
21–37 years (as on 01/08/2025) |
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Educational Qualification |
Graduation from a recognized university |
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Selection Process |
Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, Document Verification |
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Last Date |
21/11/2025 |
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Job Location |
Bihar |
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Post Name |
No of Posts |
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Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
1064 (Women: 368) |
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Planning Assistant |
88 (Women: 30) |
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Junior Statistical Assistant (JSA) |
05 |
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Data Entry Operator (DEO) |
01 |
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Auditor |
125 (Women: 44) |
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Auditor, Cooperative Societies |
198 (Women: 68) |
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Total |
1481 (Women: 510) |
- 21–37 years for UR Male (as on 01/08/2025).
- Upper age relaxation for reserved categories as per Bihar government norms.
- Assistant Section Officer, Planning Assistant, Junior Statistical Assistant: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400/-).
- Data Entry Operator: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400/-).
- Auditor, Auditor (Cooperative Societies): Pay Level 5 (₹29,200–₹92,300/-).
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO): Graduation from a recognized university (General Administration Department, Bihar, Patna).
- Planning Assistant: Graduation from a recognized university (Planning & Development Department).
- Junior Statistical Assistant (JSA): Graduation in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, or Statistics (Department of Labor Resources, Bihar, Patna).
- Data Entry Operator (DEO): Graduation with PGDCA, BCA, BSc (IT), or equivalent (Finance Department, Bihar, Patna).
- Auditor: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics (Audit Directorate, Finance Department, Bihar, Patna).
- Auditor (Cooperative Societies): Graduate with Mathematics or Bachelor of Commerce (Co-operative Department, Bihar, Patna).
- UR/BC/EBC, Outside Bihar (Male/Female): ₹540/-.
- SC/ST (Bihar Residents), Women (Bihar Residents), Disabled Persons: ₹135/-.
- Payment Method: Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/Mastercard/Maestro/RuPay Debit cards.
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Online Registration Start Date |
25/08/2025 |
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Last Date for Online Registration |
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Last Date for Paying Application Fee |
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Closing Date of Online Application |
24/11/2025 till 11:59 PM |
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Tentative date of Exam |
To be notified |
- Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam: Objective-type exam (600 marks) to shortlist candidates for Mains.
- Stage 2 – Mains Exam: Two papers (Paper 1: Hindi, 400 marks; Paper 2: General Studies, General Science & Maths, Reasoning, 600 marks).
- Stage 3 – Document Verification: For candidates who clear both exams.
Preliminary Exam:
- Total 150 questions (600 marks).
- Subjects: General Science & Maths (50 questions, 200 marks), General Studies (50 questions, 200 marks), Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability (50 questions, 200 marks).
- Each question: +4 marks; Negative marking: -1 mark.
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.
Mains Exam:
- Paper 1 (Hindi): 100 questions, 400 marks, 2 hours 15 minutes, 30% minimum qualifying marks.
- Paper 2: General Studies (50 questions, 200 marks), General Science & Maths (50 questions, 200 marks), Reasoning Ability (50 questions, 200 marks); Total: 600 marks, 2 hours 15 minutes.
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Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
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General |
40% |
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Backward Class |
36.50% |
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Extremely Backward Class |
34% |
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Scheduled Caste/Tribe |
32% |
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Disabled (All Categories) |
32% |
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Women (All Categories) |
32% |
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Eligible candidates must apply online through the BSSC portal (onlinebssc.com/4thgralevel/) from 18th August to 16th October 2025. Follow these steps:
- Visit the BSSC official website.
- Locate the BSSC CGL 4 registration link and click it.
- Register by providing details like name, email, and phone number.
- Receive login credentials (post number and password) via email.
- Log in, complete the application form, and upload required documents (educational certificates, identity proof).
- Pay the application fee online by 21st November 2025.
- Submit the form and save a copy for reference.
What is the age limit for BSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
21–37 years for UR Male (as on 01/08/2025). Reserved categories receive upper age relaxation as per Bihar government rules.
What are the eligibility criteria for BSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
Graduation from a recognized university; specific posts require additional qualifications (e.g., PGDCA/BCA for DEO, Mathematics/Commerce for Auditors).
What is the selection process for BSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
Preliminary Exam (600 marks), Mains Exam (Paper 1: 400 marks, Paper 2: 600 marks), and Document Verification.
What is the last date to apply for BSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
21st November 2025 (application); 24th November 2025 (registration and fee payment).
What is the total number of vacancies for BSSC CGL Recruitment 2025?
1481 vacancies (510 reserved for women).