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Bihar Staff Selection Commission
Post-Veterinary College, Patna-14
Advertisement for Recruitment to the Posts of Assistant Scientific Officer / Senior Scientific Officer
Online Registration: From 01.04.2025 to 19.04.2025
Recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 01/25 for the Department of Science and
Technology (Planning and Development Department), Bihar, Patna. Eligible candidates can apply
online through the official website https://bssc.bihar.gov.in.
Post Details:
Pay
Post Name Eligibility Criteria
Scale
Assistant Scientific Pay 1. Educational Qualification: A degree from a recognized university in
Officer / Senior Level- Economics/Mathematics/Statistics or any related subject. Note:
Scientific Officer 7 Subsidiary subjects will not be considered for eligibility purposes.
Vacancy Distribution:
Category Code Category Name Total Posts Reserved for Women
01 General 313 110
02 Scheduled Caste (SC) 98 34
03 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 07 02
04 Extremely Backward Class 112 39
05 Backward Class 62 22
06 Backward Class Women 22 -
07 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 68 24
Total Vacancies: 682
Reserved for Women: 231
Note:
Special consideration will be given to candidates with disabilities such as VI (Visual Impairment), DD
(Deaf/Dumb), OH (Orthopedic Handicap), MD/MUD (Multiple Disabilities).
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Age Limit:
Minimum Age:
21 years (for all categories)
Maximum Age:
Category
Category Name Maximum Age Limit
Code
01 General Male 37 years
Backward Class / Extremely Backward
02 40 years
Class Male/Female
03 General Female 40 years
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
04 42 years
Male/Female
Relaxation of up to an additional 10 years in
05 Disabled Candidates
maximum age limit.
Important Notes Regarding Eligibility:
1. Candidates must have passed Matriculation or equivalent examination from a recognized
institution before 31.03.2025.
2. Employees of Bihar Government participating in competitive exams will receive relaxation as
per rules.
3. Disabled candidates will receive additional age relaxation of up to 10 years.
4. Reservation rules will be followed strictly as per Bihar Government norms.
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Application Fee:
Category Name Fee Amount (₹)
General / Backward Class / Extremely Backward Class Male/Female ₹540
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe Male/Female ₹135
Disabled Candidates ₹135
Payment can be made online via Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking.
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Examination Details:
The recruitment process will include a written examination conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection
Commission (BSSC). The written exam will consist of a single paper covering General Knowledge,
including topics such as:
1. General Awareness
2. Mathematics
3. Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
Category Name Minimum Marks (%)
General 40%
Backward Class 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class 34%
SC/ST/Women 32%
Disabled Candidates 32%
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(i) General Awareness Topics
Scientific achievements, national/international awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals,
politics, sports-games, and important events.
(ii) India and Its Neighboring Countries
History of neighboring countries, history of India, culture, geography, economic scenario,
independence movement, Indian agriculture along with major natural resources, constitution and
political system of India, Panchayati Raj system, community development, planning in India and
Bihar's contribution to national movements.
Section (b): General Science and Mathematics
This section will include questions on the following topics at the matriculation level:
1. General Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology.
2. Mathematics
Arithmetic (number system), algebra (basic operations), geometry (shapes and figures), statistics
(mean, median, mode), trigonometry (basic ratios), mensuration (area and volume).
Section (c): Mental Ability
Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability.
Evaluation Criteria
The examination will evaluate candidates on all sections mentioned above. A minimum of 30% marks
in each section is mandatory for qualification.
6. Reservation Guidelines
(i) Reservation benefits will be provided as per the reservation rules established by the Central
Government and State Government at the respective levels.
(ii) Candidates claiming reservation under any category must provide valid proof during application
submission.
(iii) Candidates applying under reserved categories must submit their caste certificate issued by
competent authorities.
(iv) Only those candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar will be eligible for reservation
benefits under Bihar state rules.
(v) If a candidate fails to provide valid proof for reservation claims during application submission or
verification stages, their application will be considered under the general category.
Note
Incomplete or invalid applications will not be considered. Candidates must upload scanned copies of
all required documents during online application submission.
Required Documents for Reservation
Candidates claiming reservation benefits must upload scanned copies of one of the following
certificates:
• Caste Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Disability Certificate
• Matriculation Certificate
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III. Detailed instructions for online application submission are available on the commission's
website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates must carefully follow these instructions while
submitting their applications.
IV. No corrections or modifications can be made after final submission of the online application
form.
V. The name of the applicant/mother/father must match exactly with the details provided in their
matriculation certificate or other official documents.
VI. Candidates must select their category accurately during application submission.
VII. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must select "Yes" or "No" based on their eligibility
criteria for reservation benefits.
VIII. A live photo webcam verification process will be conducted during online application
submission to ensure authenticity.
IX. Any discrepancies found during document verification will result in rejection of the application
form.
XII. This notification serves as a guide for candidates to ensure proper submission of all required
documents during online application.
Declaration
Candidates must declare that they have read and understood all instructions provided by the
commission before submitting their applications.
Important Dates
Online application submission starts: April 1, 2025
Deadline for submission: April 21, 2025 (11:59 PM Server Time)
Website link: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in
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Important Instructions:
1. Admit cards will only be issued to candidates who meet eligibility criteria as determined by
the commission.
2. Applications with incorrect details or incomplete submissions will be rejected.
3. Candidates must ensure that their transaction status is successful during fee payment.
4. Mobile numbers and email addresses provided during registration must remain active
throughout the recruitment process.
5. Application form numbers/registration numbers must be preserved for future reference.
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