Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) Recruitment 2025

Organization Details

• Organization Name: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)
• Hindi Name: बिहार कर्मचारी चयन आयोग
• Address: P.O. Veterinary College, Patna – 14, Bihar, India

Post Details

• Post Name (English): Stenographer / Instructor (Grade-III)
• Post Name (Hindi): आशुलिपिक / आशुटंकक ग्रेड-III
• Department: Various Bihar Government Departments and Collectorate Offices

Location Information

• City: Patna
• State: Bihar
• Country: India
• Postal Code: 800014
• Posting Locations: District-level offices such as Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Gopalganj, Saran, Siwan, Kishanganj, and others across Bihar.

Vacancy Information

Pay Scale and Employment Type

• Pay Level: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month)
• Pay Commission: As per 7th CPC, Bihar Government
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Government Service

Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Qualification: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized board or institution.
• Technical Qualification: Proficiency in Hindi and English shorthand, typing, and basic computer operations including word processing.
• Equivalent Qualifications Accepted: NCVT / SCVT two-year vocational certificate or a three-year Polytechnic Diploma (equivalent to Intermediate).

Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)

Reservation Details

• Reservation will be provided as per the Bihar Government Reservation Rules.
• 35% reservation for women candidates (Bihar domicile only).
• Divyang reservation applicable only for benchmark disabilities (VI, DD, OH).
• All reservation benefits applicable only for Bihar residents with valid domicile certificate.
• Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease before the last application date.

Application Fees

Selection Process

1. Written Examination (Objective Type):

   The written examination will be conducted as per the Bihar Staff Selection Commission Examination Conduct Rules, 2010. If the number of applications exceeds 40,000, a preliminary examination may be organized in one or more stages. The written exam will be of objective type (multiple choice questions). Based on the performance in this exam, candidates equal to five times the total vacancies will be shortlisted for the practical (skill) test.

2. Skill Test (Typing & Stenography):
   • Conducted on computer for both Hindi and English languages.
   • Hindi & English shorthand dictation: 80 words per minute (320 words total in 4 minutes).
   • Two additional minutes will be given for correction after dictation.
   • Total time for transcription: 20 minutes.
   • Hindi typing: 30 words per minute using Mangal font (Remington Gail Keyboard Layout).
   • English typing: 30 words per minute using UTF-8 under English (US) Keyboard Layout.
   • Candidates must select keyboard layout before starting the typing test; changing layout during typing may erase data.
   • Benchmark disabled (visually impaired) candidates will get compensatory time as per government norms.
3. Document Verification:

   Candidates who successfully qualify in the skill test will be called for document verification. All eligibility certificates, educational documents, and reservation proofs must be presented in original.

4. Final Merit List:

   The final merit list will be prepared based on normalized scores from the written test and skill test, category-wise. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be given preference. If the age is also the same, the alphabetical order of names (A to Z) will determine the ranking.

Written Examination Syllabus

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Documents Required

• Matriculation (10th) certificate and mark sheet.
• Intermediate (10+2) certificate and mark sheet.
• Domicile certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Caste / Category certificate (if applicable).
• EWS / Income certificate (if applicable).
• Certificate for descendants of freedom fighters (if applicable).

Important Notes

• Reservation benefits are available only to candidates having Bihar domicile certificates.
• All posts and vacancies mentioned are provisional and subject to change based on administrative requirements.
• Applications once submitted cannot be withdrawn or modified.
• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
• Candidates must follow the official instructions published on the Commission's website before applying online.
• Only online applications will be accepted. Offline or handwritten applications will be rejected.

Contact and Helpline Information

Official Links