BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has posted 1,481 openings for various positions, which will be filled through the Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (CGL 2025). This employment drive's application period will open on August 18 and close on September 17. The commission's official website, bssc.bihar.gov.in, is where qualified applicants can submit their applications.
BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 21 years as of the application deadline.
Maximum age: 37 years as of the application deadline.
Age relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government rules.
BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: Application fees
₹540 for:
Unreserved (General) candidates
Male candidates from OBC/EBC categories
All candidates from outside Bihar
₹135 for:
SC and ST candidates from Bihar
Female candidates (all categories)
Persons with Disabilities (PWD) candidates
BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: Steps to apply
Step 1: Visit bssc.bihar.gov.in, the official website.
Step 2: For the CGL 4 postings, click the "New Registration" option.
Step 3: Type in your personal data, including your phone number, email address, and complete name.
Step 4: Log in to the portal using the email address and password that were given to you.
Step 5: Enter your information in the application form, attach the necessary files, and verify your eligibility.
Step 6: Complete the form and pay the application cost for your category to complete your registration.
BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: Selection process
Preliminary Exam:
Objective-type exam with 150 questions, each carrying 4 marks.
Negative marking: 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Exam sections:
- General Studies
- General Science & Mathematics
- Mental Ability (Comprehension, Logic, Reasoning, Mental Ability)
Question paper will be in both Hindi and English. In case of discrepancy, the English version will prevail.
Shortlisting for Mains:
Candidates will be shortlisted in a 1:5 ratio (five times the number of vacancies) based on prelims results.
A separate notification will be issued for the Mains exam.
Screening Exam (if applicable):
If more than 40,000 applications are received, a screening test with objective-type questions may be conducted before prelims.
BSSC CGL 4 Recruitment 2025: Guidelines
Candidates are allowed to bring one book per subject (total of three books) to the exam centre.
Only textbooks from ICSE, BSEB, and NCERT boards are permitted.
Strictly prohibited item in the exam hall
Notes or handwritten materials
Guidebooks or reference books
Photocopies of books
Electronic devices (such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, etc.)
