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Competitive Exam Details

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) Inter-Level Combined Competitive Examination is a colossal, highly anticipated recruitment drive that holds unparalleled significance for the youth of Bihar and neighboring states. Designed specifically for candidates who have completed their 10+2 (Intermediate), this exam acts as the primary gateway to secure prestigious, stable, and highly respected clerical and administrative positions within the Bihar State Government framework. The recruitment spans dozens of state departments, offering high-vacancy posts such as Revenue Worker (Karamchari), Panchayat Secretary, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Typist, and Forest Guard. Given the profound desire for government job security in the region, the applicant base frequently exceeds 2.5 million (25 lakh) candidates.

The BSSC Inter-Level exam employs a rigorous, multi-tiered selection process to manage this massive volume of applicants. The process begins with the Preliminary Examination (Prelims), an offline OMR-based test comprising 150 objective questions to be solved in 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes). The Prelims paper is divided into three sections of 50 questions each: General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, and Mental Ability (Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning). Each correct answer is awarded 4 marks, while a strict negative marking of 1 mark is applied for every incorrect response.

Candidates scoring above the high percentiles in the Prelims are shortlisted for the Main Examination. The Mains consists of two papers: Paper-1 is a qualifying General Hindi test, and Paper-2 mirrors the Prelims syllabus (General Studies, Science, Math, Reasoning) but at a slightly higher difficulty level. For many specific posts like LDC and Panchayat Secretary, candidates who clear the Mains must also pass a stringent Skill Test (Hindi/English Typing on a computer) or a Physical Measurement Test (for posts like Forest Guard). A BSSC Inter-Level job is highly coveted as it offers home-state posting, the prestige of state administration, a starting salary under Level 2 to Level 4 of the pay matrix, and a clear promotional hierarchy within the Bihar Secretariat and Revenue departments.

Eligibility Criteria

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Salary: 25000

Important Date

Starting Date: 20-Feb-2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date: Job Expired

Q1: Can candidates from states other than Bihar apply for the BSSC Inter-Level exam?
A1: Yes, candidates from any state in India can apply. However, all out-of-state candidates, regardless of their actual caste or category, will be treated as Unreserved (General) category candidates and are not eligible for any domicile-based reservations or age relaxations.
Q2: Is a typing certificate mandatory to apply for this exam?
A2: It depends on the post. While applying, candidates indicate their post preferences. Posts like Revenue Worker (Karamchari) do not require typing. However, for Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Typist posts, clearing a Hindi/English typing test on a computer is strictly mandatory.
Q3: What is the age limit for the BSSC Inter-Level exam?
A3: The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age for Unreserved (Male) is typically 37 years. Relaxations are provided for UR (Female)/OBC/EBC (up to 40 years) and SC/ST (up to 42 years) possessing a valid Bihar domicile.
Q4: Are calculators or books allowed inside the BSSC exam hall?
A4: In a unique rule for BSSC, candidates are often allowed to bring up to three specific textbooks (one for each section: GS, Math, Science) authorized by NCERT/BSEB/ICSE. However, no handwritten notes, guides, electronic gadgets, or calculators are permitted.

General Studies (50 Questions): Current Affairs (National/International), Indian History, Geography, Indian Constitution and Polity, Panchayati Raj, Five-Year Plans, Independence Movement, and a specific, heavy emphasis on the History, Geography, Economy, and Culture of Bihar.

General Science & Mathematics (50 Questions): * Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (10th standard BSEB/CBSE level).

Mathematics: Number System, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between Numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss.

Mental Ability / Reasoning (50 Questions): Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Space Visualization, Problem Solving, Analysis, Visual Memory, Discriminating Observation, Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetical Number Series.

Main Exam (Paper 1 - General Hindi): Vyakaran (Grammar), Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Reading Comprehension (Qualifying in nature).

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