Full information about Bihar BSSC Office Attendant

Important Dates

Vacancies

The BSSC has announced a staggering 3,727 total jobs for the Office Attendant posts. These aren't just in one place; they are spread across 53 different departments and collectorate offices of the Bihar government. The vacancies are divided into different categories to ensure that people from all sections of society get a fair chance, as per the reservation policies of the Bihar government.

One of the most wonderful things about this recruitment is the 35% horizontal reservation for women. 1,216 are reserved specifically for women candidates. This is a fantastic step to empower and encourage more women to join the government workforce.

Eligibility Criteria

Before you get excited and start filling out the application form, it's very important to make sure you're eligible. The BSSC has laid out some simple rules regarding your education and age.

Educational Qualification 

• Minimum Study Required: To apply, you must have passed the 10th grade (Matriculation) or any other equivalent examination from a government-recognized board.
• Important Date: Make sure you have your 10th-pass certificate and marksheet in hand before the final date of online application submission.

Age Limit

Your age will be calculated as of August 1, 2025.

• Minimum Age: You must be at least 18 years old. This is the same for all candidates, regardless of category.
• Maximum Age: The upper age limit varies for different categories.

Age Relaxation

• For Government Employees of Bihar: If you are a regular Bihar government employee with at least three years of continuous service, you get an extra 5 years on top of the maximum age for your category.
• For Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): If you belong to a recognized disability category, you get an extra 10 years on top of the maximum age for your category.
• For Ex-Servicemen (People who have served in the Army, Navy, or Air Force): You will get an age relaxation of 3 years, plus the total number of years you served in the defense forces. However, your age on the application date should not be more than 53 years.

Application Fee and How to Apply

Application Fee

To apply for this job, you need to pay an application fee online. The fee amount is different for different categories.

Important Note: When you pay the fee online, your bank or payment app might add a small processing charge or service tax. You will have to cover this extra amount. Also, please remember that the application fee is non-refundable. Once paid, it cannot be returned for any reason.

How to Apply (Step-by-step guide)

The entire application process is online,. follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the Official Website: Open your internet browser and visit the official BSSC website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. Find the Right Link: On the homepage, look for a link related to "Advertisement No. 06/25 for Office Attendant recruitment" and click on it.
3. Register Yourself: Your first step is registration. You'll need to provide basic details like your full name, a working email ID, and your mobile number. Make sure these are correct, as all future updates will be sent here!
4. Fill the Application Form: Once you register, you'll receive a login ID and password. Use them to log in and fill out the main application form. Be extra careful here. Double-check that your name, parents' names, and date of birth match your 10th-grade certificate exactly.
5. Upload Your Photo and Signature: The website will ask you to take a live photo using your computer's webcam. You'll also need to upload scanned copies of your signature in both Hindi and English.
6. Pay the Fee: After filling in your details, it's time to pay the application fee. You can use a Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI (like Google Pay, PhonePe), or Net Banking. Choose whichever option is most convenient for you.
7. Check Everything Before Submitting: This is a crucial step! Before you hit the final "Submit" button, the website will show you a 'Preview' of your form. Please read every single detail carefully. Check for spelling mistakes or any incorrect information. If you spot an error, use the 'Edit' button to fix it.
8. Submit and Print: Once you're 100% sure that everything is correct, click the final submit button. A confirmation page will then appear. It is very important to save this page and take a printout. Keep this printout safe for your records.

Salary

If you are selected as an Office Attendant or Parichari (Vishisht), you'll receive a salary based on Pay Level-1 of the government's pay scale. This includes ₹18,000/- to ₹56,900/- Per  month salary.:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Extra money to help you keep up with the rising cost of living.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): If you live in a rented house, the government provides an allowance to help with the rent.
• Other benefits and allowances as per the rules of the Government of Bihar.

Selection Process

The selection process is designed to be fair and based on merit. 

1. Preliminary Written Examination (The First Test): The BSSC is expecting a huge number of applications. If more than 40,000 people apply, a preliminary exam will be held first. This is a screening test to select the most serious candidates for the next round. The questions will be multiple-choice (objective type). If the exam is held in different shifts, a "normalization" process will be used. This is just a scientific way to make sure the scoring is fair for everyone, no matter if their paper was slightly easier or tougher.
2. Main Written Examination (The Second and Final Test): Candidates who clear the preliminary exam will be invited for the main exam. The number of people called will be five times the total number of vacancies. So, for 3,727 jobs, around 18,635 candidates will take the main exam. The BSSC will release a separate notification with details about the main exam later on.
3. Document Verification (Checking your papers): After you pass the main exam, you'll be called for document verification. Here, you'll need to present your original documents like your 10th-grade certificate, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), etc. This is to confirm that all the information you provided in your application is true.

Exam Pattern

The first test, the preliminary exam, will have multiple-choice questions. Here's the breakdown:

Important Things to Know About the Exam:

• Type of Questions: All 100 questions will be Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). For each question, you'll get four options and you have to pick the single correct answer.
• Marking Scheme (How you get points): This is very important to understand. You will get +4 marks for every correct answer. However, there is negative marking. For every wrong answer, -1 mark will be deducted from your total score. 
• Language of the Exam: The question paper for General Arithmetic and General Knowledge will be available in both Hindi and English. If there's any confusion in a question, the English version will be considered the final one. The General Hindi paper will naturally be in Hindi only.
• Qualifying Marks (Minimum marks to pass): To be considered for the next stage, you need to score a minimum percentage: General Category - 40%, BC - 36.5%, EBC - 34%, SC/ST/Women/PwD - 32%. But remember, just scoring the minimum marks doesn't guarantee selection. You need to score high enough to make it to the merit list.