The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has increased total vacancies for its second inter-level combined competitive exam 2023 to 24,492 . This marks an addition of 1,317 posts to the previously announced 23,175 vacancies. Candidates must complete fee payments by January 13, 2026 . The final application submission deadline is January 15, 2026 , with form finalization by January 18, 2026 . These deadlines are critical for applicants following significant delays in the recruitment process.
Application Process Details
Eligible candidates can submit their BSSC second inter-level exam fees through the official website, bssc.bihar.gov.in. The last day for fee payment is January 13, 2026 . Following fee submission, applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026 . The absolute final date for completing and submitting the form is January 18, 2026 . The examination fee remains fixed at Rs 100 per candidate.
Revised Vacancy Count
The commission issued an official notice detailing the revised vacancy count. The total number of available posts now stands at 24,492. This figure is up from the initial advertisement of 23,175 vacancies. An additional 1,317 posts have been incorporated into the recruitment drive. This expansion increases opportunities for candidates seeking government positions in Bihar.
| Vacancy Detail | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Previously Announced Vacancies | 23,175 |
| Newly Added Posts | 1,317 |
| Total Vacancies (Revised) | 24,492 |
Prolonged Delays and Unannounced Exam Schedule
Despite the official notification being released in August 2023, the BSSC has not announced a definitive schedule for the examination. The initial application window for candidates concluded in November 2023. During that period, the commission processed approximately 26 lakh (2.6 million) applications.
Commission regulations, outlined in the Bihar Staff Selection Commission Examination Conduct Rules-2010, stipulate that a preliminary examination must occur if application numbers exceed 40,000. With 2.6 million applications, the current volume is over 60 times this mandatory threshold. Despite this, an examination date remains unconfirmed.
The official notification detailed the preliminary examination format. It confirmed an objective-type test. It also specified that “if a large number of applications are received, the preliminary examination may be held in more than one phase.” In such cases, a normalization process would be used for results.
Preliminary and Main Examination Structure
The preliminary examination serves as the first screening stage. From this stage, candidates equal to five times the number of total vacancies in each category will qualify for the main examination. The BSSC plans to issue a separate notification for the main examination. This future notification will include details on post preferences and other relevant information.
Impact on Aspirants and Historical Context
Repeated extensions and the continued absence of an examination schedule have created significant uncertainty for candidates. Many individuals submitted their applications over two years ago. They continue waiting for a clear timeline for the examination and subsequent recruitment stages. The commission has continued to increase vacancies and extend various deadlines, but a firm exam date remains elusive. This prolonged delay directly impacts candidates’ preparation strategies and long-term career planning.
This second inter-level exam is notable for occurring nearly nine years after the first BSSC inter-level recruitment. That initial process, advertised in 2014, experienced significant delays, taking seven years to complete and declare final results. Aspirants for the current recruitment drive urgently await clarity on when the complete process will be finalized.