The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) Intermediate Level Examination is the examination which is conducted by the BSSC to recruit candidates for all the departments and ministries of the State government of Bihar and who are can be selected for clerical and secretariat posts, such as clerks & secretaries in the departments. It is one of the most sought after examinations among Bihar government jobs aspirants due to the maximum number of vacancies in the rank. The BSSC Inter Level Exam has an initial round of a written test that comprises questions from general knowledge, general Hindi, general English, numerical skills, and skill of reasoning.
Those who meet the qualifying standards of the prelims take part in the main examination where they are addressed questions on an array of subjects that require them to have in-depth knowledge on the similar topics. Eventually deserving individuals are then suggested for positions like Assistants, Stenographers, Secretariat Assistants etc. BSSC Inter Level Exam is often considered as moderately tough with more than 10 lakh candidates participating in the exams each year. According to BSSC (Bihar State Service Commission) exam calendar, preliminary exam for selection in 2024 is scheduled for June 2024, the mains exam is supposed to be held in September 2024. The final outcome shall be expected by end of December 2024.
BSSC Inter Level Exam Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Details |
| Exam level |
Inter Level |
| Organized by |
Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) |
| Exam date(s) |
To be announced (tentatively in June 2024) |
| Application process |
Online |
| Application start date |
To be announced |
| Application end date |
To be announced |
| Exam pattern |
Objective type (MCQs) |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Number of sections |
3 |
| Total marks |
450 |
| Minimum qualifying marks |
30% for General category and 25% for reserved categories |
| Selection process |
Written exam, physical test, and interview |
| Vacancies |
Approximately 10,000 |
| Salary range |
₹21,700- 69,100 (pay matrix 7) |
BSSC Inter Level Exam Dates 2024
| Event |
Tentative Dates |
| Notification Release |
December 2023 - January 2024 |
| Application Window |
February - March 2024 |
| Prelims Exam |
June 2024 |
| Mains Exam |
August - September 2024 |
| Physical Test & Interview |
October - November 2024 |
| Result Declaration |
December 2024 |
BSSC Inter Level Exam Cut-Off 2024
| Category |
Cut-Off Marks (Prelims) |
Cut-Off Marks (Mains) |
| General |
180-200 |
140-150 |
| OBC |
170-190 |
130-140 |
| SC |
150-170 |
120-130 |
| ST |
140-160 |
110-120 |
BSSC Inter Level Exam Center 2024
| City |
District |
| Patna |
Patna |
| Gaya |
Gaya |
| Bhagalpur |
Bhagalpur |
| Muzaffarpur |
Muzaffarpur |
| Darbhanga |
Darbhanga |
| Saran |
Chapra |
| Vaishali |
Hajipur |
| Samastipur |
Samastipur |
| Begusarai |
Begusarai |
| Madhubani |
Madhubani |
| Araria |
Araria |
| Purnia |
Purnia |
| Katihar |
Katihar |
| Kishanganj |
Kishanganj |
| East Champaran |
Motihari |
| West Champaran |
Bettiah |
| Gopalganj |
Gopalganj |
| Siwan |
Siwan |
| Sitamarhi |
Sitamarhi |
| Sheohar |
Sheohar |
| Bhojpur |
Ara |
| Buxar |
Buxar |
| Kaimur |
Bhabua |
| Rohtas |
Sasaram |
| Aurangabad |
Aurangabad |
BSSC Inter Level Application Fee 2024
| Category |
Application Fee (INR) |
| General |
540 + GST |
| OBC (NCL) |
330 + GST |
| SC/ST |
Nil |
| EWS |
540 + GST |
| PWD |
Nil |
BSSC Inter Level Exam Pattern 2024
| Stage |
Mode |
Duration |
No. of Sections |
Total Marks |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Prelims |
Objective (MCQs) |
2 hours |
3 |
450 |
30% (General), 25% (Reserved) |
| Mains |
Objective (MCQs) |
2 hours |
4 |
450 |
30% (General), 25% (Reserved) |
BSSC Inter Level Vacancy 2024
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) is expected to announce approximately 10,000 vacancies for the Inter Level exam in 2024. This is a significant increase compared to the previous year, which saw around 7,000 vacancies.
| Department |
Vacancies |
| Revenue & Land Reforms |
3,000 |
| Education |
2,500 |
| Health |
1,500 |
| Panchayat Raj |
1,000 |
| Other Departments |
2,000 |
BSSC Inter Level Important Books 2024
| Subject |
Book Title |
Author |
Publisher |
| General Awareness |
1. Lucent's General Knowledge |
Nitesh Singh |
Lucent's Publication |
|
2. Manorama Yearbook 2024 |
Mammen Mathew |
Malayala Manorama |
|
3. Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh |
Ramesh Singh |
McGraw Hill Education |
|
4. From Plinth to Paramount by Neetu Singh |
Neetu Singh |
Chand Publishing |
|
5. World History by Spectrum |
Spectrum Editorial Board |
McGraw Hill Education |
| Reasoning & Mental Ability |
1. A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
2. Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey |
M.K. Pandey |
Arihant Publications |
|
3. Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal |
R.S. Agarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
| Mathematics & Numerical Aptitude |
1. Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
2. Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation by Disha Publication |
Disha Experts |
Disha Publication |
|
3. Objective Arithmetic by S. Chand |
S. Chand Experts |
S. Chand Publishing |
| English Language |
1. Objective General English by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
2. Wren and Martin High School English Grammar and Composition |
Wren & Martin |
S. Chand Publishing |
|
3. Lucent's Verbal Reasoning by Bhupendra Kumar Singh |
Bhupendra Kumar Singh |
Lucent's Publication |
| Hindi Language |
1. Samanya Hindi by Arihant Experts |
Arihant Experts |
Arihant Publications |
|
2. Lucent's Hindi by Vinod Kumar Singh |
Vinod Kumar Singh |
Lucent's Publication |
|
3. Objective Hindi by R.S. Aggarwal |
R.S. Aggarwal |
S. Chand Publishing |
| Optional Subjects |
(Refer to specific subject books based on your chosen subject) |
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