Bihar Staff Selection Commission conducts competitive exams for recruitment of Group B (Non-Gazetted) and Non-Technical Group C Posts.
The BSSC notification for 2022 is not out yet. However, it is expected to be released in February 2022.
The steps to apply for the BSSC exam are provided below.
Candidates applying for such posts must fulfill the age criteria as per the official notification. The age criteria are provided below.
Categories | BSSC Application Fees |
---|---|
General/ OBC | Rs. 600/- |
SC / ST hailing from Bihar | Rs. 150/- |
Female hailing from Bihar | Rs.150/- |
The BSSC Prelims Exam Pattern is provided in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Mode of Exam | Online Mode (CBT Exam) |
Exam Language | Hindi & English |
Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions (MCQs) |
No. of Questions | 120 Questions
|
Total Weightage | 400 Marks |
Duration of Exam | 120 Minutes |
Negative Marking | There is a negative marking for an incorrect attempt |
Candidates who qualify cutoff marks in the BSSC Prelims Exam are further shortlisted for the Mains Exam. The Mains Exam is available in both Hindi & English language and consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 consists of 100 multiple choice questions on General Hindi that are to be completed within 135 minutes while Paper 2 consists of 150 questions on General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, Comprehension/ Logic/ Reasoning/ Mental Ability that are to be completed within 135 minutes.
The table further explains more about the BSSC Mains exam pattern.
Paper | Subject | Marks | No. of. Questions |
---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | General Hindi | 400 | 100 |
Paper 2 | General Studies | 200 | 50 |
General Science and Mathematics | 200 | 50 | |
Comprehension/ Logic/ Reasoning/ Mental Ability | 200 | 50 |
There are three subjects in the BSSC Prelims exam. The syllabus for all three is listed below.
General Knowledge
General Mathematics and Science
Mental Ability and Reasoning
The BSSC syllabus for the 2 papers of the Mains exam is detailed below. The candidates must prepare each topic from each section to earn the minimum cutoff marks.
Paper 1- General Hindi
Paper-2
Candidates applying for such posts must fulfill the age criteria as per the official notification. The age criteria are provided below.
The BSSC Prelims Exam Pattern is provided in the table below.
Particulars | Details |
---|---|
Mode of Exam | Online Mode (CBT Exam) |
Exam Language | Hindi & English |
Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions (MCQs) |
No. of Questions | 120 Questions
|
Total Weightage | 400 Marks |
Duration of Exam | 120 Minutes |
Negative Marking | There is a negative marking for an incorrect attempt |
Candidates who qualify cutoff marks in the BSSC Prelims Exam are further shortlisted for the Mains Exam. The Mains Exam is available in both Hindi & English language and consists of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 consists of 100 multiple choice questions on General Hindi that are to be completed within 135 minutes while Paper 2 consists of 150 questions on General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, Comprehension/ Logic/ Reasoning/ Mental Ability that are to be completed within 135 minutes.
The table further explains more about the BSSC Mains exam pattern.
Paper | Subject | Marks | No. of. Questions |
---|---|---|---|
Paper 1 | General Hindi | 400 | 100 |
Paper 2 | General Studies | 200 | 50 |
General Science and Mathematics | 200 | 50 | |
Comprehension/ Logic/ Reasoning/ Mental Ability | 200 | 50 |
There are three subjects in the BSSC Prelims exam. The syllabus for all three is listed below.
General Knowledge
General Mathematics and Science
Mental Ability and Reasoning
The BSSC syllabus for the 2 papers of the Mains exam is detailed below. The candidates must prepare each topic from each section to earn the minimum cutoff marks.
Paper 1- General Hindi
Paper-2