BSSC CGL 4: The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released a major update for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2025. The commission has revised and increased the number of vacancies across several departments. With the latest notification (Advertisement No. 48/2025, dated 21.11.2025), the total vacancies have now increased to 1883. This is a big opportunity for graduates who were waiting for the BSSC CGL 4 recruitment.
CGL 4 2025 Total Updated Vacancies — 1883 Posts
Below is the simplified summary based on both official tables issued by BSSC:
1. Assistant Administrative Officer / Assistant Posts (Revised Vacancies)
| Category | Previous Vacancies | Increased Vacancies | Total |
| Unreserved (UR) | 572 | 104 | 676 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 156 | 80 | 236 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 207 | 56 | 263 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 96 | 61 | 157 |
| Backward Class Women | 17 | 9 | 26 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 102 | 63 | 165 |
| Freedom Fighter Quota | 22 | 5 | 27 |
| Total | 1187 | 386 | 1573 |
2. Additional Vacancies for Assistant Administrative Posts (Final Total)
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 959 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 251 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 24 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 221 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 216 |
| Backward Class Women | 31 |
| EWS | 181 |
| Freedom Fighter Quota | 37 |
| Total | 1883 |
Reason for Increase in Vacancies
According to the notification:
- Multiple departments requested additional posts.
- The number of vacancies was revised as per updated service rules.
- BSSC consolidated all changes and published the new total.
- This revision has significantly increased job opportunities under BSSC CGL 4.
Download New BSSC CGL 4 2025 Updated Notice for Vacancy Increased
BSSC CGL 4 Exam Timeline: When Will It Be Held?
Given that this is a massive recruitment involving multiple departments and thousands of candidates, the exam could be conducted in multiple shifts or phases over several weeks.
BSSC CGL 4 Exam: Overview
| Topic | Details |
| Notification | Expected before Bihar elections (likely by July-end 2025) |
| Total Vacancies | 1883 |
| ASO Posts | 1573 |
| CGL 4 Exam Date | To be announced post-notification; likely after elections |
| Inter Level Exam | No signs of being conducted in 2025 |
BSSC CGL 4 Exam Date 2025
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has not yet officially confirmed the exam date for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 4 Examination 2025. However, it is highly expected that the exam will be conducted in June or July 2026 across all districts of Bihar. The exam will be held in offline mode with a total duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes.
BSSC CGL 4 Eligibility Criteria 2025
To apply online for the BSSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025, a candidate must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Be between 21 to 37 years of age.
Note: There will be age relaxation of 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST candidates as per government norms.
BSSC CGL 4 Application Fee 2025
To apply for the BSSC CGL 4 Exam 2025, candidates will have to pay the application fee as follows:
- ₹540 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates
- ₹135 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates
BSSC CGL 4 Selection Process 2025
The selection process for Bihar SSC CGL 4 Exam 2025 consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
Preliminary Exam Details:
- Mode: Offline (OMR Based)
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 600
Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
- Question Type: Objective (MCQ)
Sections:
- General Studies – 50 questions (200 marks)
- General Science & Mathematics – 50 questions (200 marks)
- Logical Reasoning/Mental Ability – 50 questions (200 marks)
Main Exam Details:
- Mode: Offline
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes per paper
- Papers: 2
Paper 1:
- Hindi Language – 100 questions (400 marks)
- Minimum qualifying marks – 30% to be eligible for Paper 2
Paper 2:
- Section A – General Studies – 50 questions (200 marks)
- Section B – General Science & Mathematics – 50 questions (200 marks)
- Section C – Reasoning Ability – 50 questions (200 marks)
Candidates who qualify the Prelims will be shortlisted for the Mains Exam, and the final selection list will be published based on Mains performance.
How to Apply for BSSC CGL 4 Exam 2025?
- To apply online for the BSSC CGL 4 Exam 2025, follow these step-by-step instructions:
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission at bssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Look for the link titled “BSSC CGL 4 Exam 2025” and click on it to be redirected to the application portal.
- Fill in all the required basic and educational details.
- Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category.
- Submit the application form and download/print a copy for future reference.
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