📌 Quick Job Overview
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Organization: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC)
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Position Name: Field Assistant (क्षेत्र सहायक)
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Total Openings: 201 Vacancies
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Application Window: October 22, 2026 to October 31, 2026
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Job Location: State of Bihar (Pan-Bihar Operational Units)
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Official Portal & Link: Access Official BSSC Portal
📅 Critical Timelines & Important Dates
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Mains Online Application Commencement: October 22, 2026
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Last Date to Submit Online Application: October 31, 2026
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Preliminary Examination Date: August 10, 2025
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Preliminary Examination Results Declaration: January 22, 2026
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Mains Exam Schedule: To be notified separately by the commission
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy & Post Breakdown
The Field Assistant recruitment drive under Advt. No. 03/25 distributes openings across standard state reservation sectors:
| Category Designation | Reservation Code | Total Allocated Posts |
| Unreserved (General) | 01 | 79 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 02 | 35 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 03 | 02 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 04 | 37 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 05 | 21 |
| Backward Class Women (BCW) | 06 | 07 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 07 | 20 |
| Total Combined Vacancies | — | 201 Posts |
🛡️ Eligibility Benchmarks (Age & Education)
1. Age Limit (As of August 1, 2024)
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
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Maximum Age (General / Unreserved Male): 37 Years
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Maximum Age (General Female / BC / EBC Male & Female): Up to 40 Years
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Maximum Age (SC / ST Male & Female): Up to 42 Years
2. Minimum Academic Requirements
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Educational Qualification: Candidates must have successfully passed Intermediate Science (I.Sc.) or possess a recognized Diploma in Agriculture from a certified institution or university. Equivalent qualifications are strictly excluded.
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Eligibility Rule: Only candidates who have successfully qualified in the preliminary examination are authorized to fill out the mains application form.
💸 Salary Structure, Perks & Financial Benefits
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Initial Basic Pay Scale: Level-02 Pay Matrix (Unrevised Pay Scale: $\text{₹5,200}$ to $\text{₹20,200}$ with a Grade Pay of $\text{₹1,900}$).
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Estimated In-Hand Package: Attractive state government remuneration including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and standard medical provisions as per Bihar government regulations.
🎯 Detailed Selection Architecture
Phase I: Preliminary Examination (Completed)
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Nature: Objective screening test consisting of multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Basic Agriculture Knowledge.
Phase II: Main Examination (Current Stage)
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Nature: Advanced evaluation for candidates shortlisted from the preliminary phase, testing technical and analytical proficiency aligned with agricultural field operations.
Phase III: Document Verification (DV)
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Final Stage: Detailed physical scrutiny of original academic certificates, category credentials, and domicile records.
⚠️ Negative Marking: Standard commission rules apply for incorrect responses marked in objective papers.
💳 Application Fee Details
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General / BC / EWS / Other State Candidates: $\text{₹540}$
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SC / ST / PwBD / All Female Candidates of Bihar: $\text{₹135}$
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Payment Mode: Secure online gateway channels using Net Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, or UPI.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
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Go directly to the official BSSC website: bssc.bihar.gov.in.
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Click on the active link for “Field Assistant Mains Online Form 2026” under the latest notices section.
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Log in securely using your registered Roll Number and Date of Birth credentials.
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Verify pre-populated details, fill in required data points, and attach scanned supporting certificates.
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Complete the processing fee payment via digital channels and finalize your application before October 31, 2026.
❌ Crucial Disqualification & Document Compliance Guidelines
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Strict Credential Verification: Ensure uploaded academic mark sheets and category papers precisely match the claims made during initial registration to prevent candidature cancellation during document verification.
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Timely Submission: Avoid last-minute gateway congestion by submitting forms well ahead of the October 31 deadline.
