Latest update (24 October 2026): Applications for the BSSC 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (Advt. No. 05/25) are closed. The vacancy was revised to 1,883 on 21 November 2025. The Prelims date is not announced. The BSSC exam calendar (22 February 2026) had shown July to August 2026 for the Prelims and October 2026 for the Mains, but those windows passed with no exam. A September 2026 check of the BSSC notice board by one source found no exam date. We could not re-check the board today. Open the notice board before you act.
BSSC CGL 4 2026 is for graduates, and the Prelims date has still not been announced. Applications are closed. The vacancy is 1,883 posts, as reported. Keep preparing and watch the BSSC notice board.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | August 2025 (reported 4 or 5 August) | Confirmed (as reported) |
| First application start | 18 August 2025 | Suspended by BSSC for a fee revision, as reported |
| Applications reopened | 16 October 2025 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Application last date (final extension) | 24 November 2025 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Vacancy revised to 1,883 | 21 November 2025 | Confirmed (BSSC notice board lists a corrigendum for Advt. 05/25 on this date) |
| Calendar window for Prelims | July to August 2026 | Passed |
| Calendar window for Mains | October 2026 | Passed |
| Prelims | Not announced | Tentative |
| Admit card | 1 to 2 weeks before the exam | Expected, based on BSSC practice |
| Mains and document verification | Not announced | Tentative |
Some sites claim the exam happened in March 2026 or that an admit card was issued in April 2026. We found no official support. Ignore them.
Vacancy Details
At notification, the 1,481 posts were split as follows (as reported):
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer (Assistant Branch Officer) | 1,064 |
| Planning Assistant | 88 |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | 5 |
| Data Entry Operator Grade C | 1 |
| Auditor (Directorate of Accounts, Finance Department) | 125 |
| Auditor (Cooperative Societies) | 198 |
| Total at notification | 1,481 |
About 510 of the 1,481 posts were reported for women. The revised total is 1,883. We could not confirm the post-wise split of the added posts. See the corrigendum on the BSSC site. Some sites show other totals such as 8,054 or 12,000. These do not match the notice. Do not use them.
Eligibility
| Post | Qualification (as reported) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer and Planning Assistant | Bachelor's degree in any stream |
| Junior Statistical Assistant | Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Commerce or Statistics |
| Auditor (Finance) | Degree in Commerce, Economics or Statistics |
| Auditor (Cooperative Societies) | Degree in Mathematics or Commerce |
| Data Entry Operator | Graduation, with computer skills as per the notice |
Age limit (as on 1 August 2025)
| Category | Maximum age |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (male) | 37 years |
| Unreserved (female) | 40 years |
| BC / EBC (male and female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (male and female) | 42 years |
Minimum age is reported as 21 years. One source says 18. Check the notification. Domicile and reservation follow Bihar rules.
Selection Process
- Preliminary examination (qualifying in nature, as reported).
- Main examination.
- Document verification. Some posts may need a skill or computer test. Check the notification.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Reported: the Prelims is a CBT, qualifying in nature, with 600 marks in total. We could not confirm the number of questions, time, sections, negative marking and the Mains pattern from the official notice. Check the official notification and download the syllabus from it.
Salary and Pay Level
Reported pay levels:
| Post | Pay level |
|---|---|
| Assistant Section Officer and Planning Assistant | Level 7 |
| Data Entry Operator | Level 6 |
| Auditor | Level 5 |
Check the official notification for the exact pay.
Application Fee (Past Cycle)
After a revision, reports say the fee was Rs 100 for all candidates. The first notice had shown Rs 540 for most candidates and Rs 135 for SC/ST, women and PwD of Bihar. Applications are closed.
Admit Card Steps (When Released)
- Open bssc.bihar.gov.in.
- Go to the Notice Board and find Advt. 05/25.
- Click the admit card link.
- Log in with your registration details.
- Download and print the admit card.
- Check your name, photo, centre, date and shift.
- Carry it with a valid photo ID.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Believing "exam date out" or "admit card out" posts without a BSSC notice.
- Using wrong totals such as 8,054 or 12,000. Use the notice figure of 1,883.
- Stopping preparation because of delay.
- Forgetting your registration number and password.
- Ignoring the degree rule for Auditor and statistical posts.
- Missing notices about the Mains or document verification.
Preparation Tips
- Download the syllabus when BSSC releases it.
- Study general knowledge, maths, reasoning and Bihar current affairs.
- Practise full CBT mock tests.
- Revise accountancy and statistics if you target Auditor or statistical posts.
- Keep your graduation papers and category certificates ready.
- Check the notice board once or twice a week.
FAQs
1. When is the BSSC CGL 4 Prelims? Not announced. The calendar window of July to August 2026 passed.
2. How many vacancies are there? 1,883 after the revision on 21 November 2025, as reported.
3. Can I still apply? No. The application window has closed.
4. What is the qualification? Graduation. Some posts need Commerce, Maths, Economics or Statistics.
5. What is the age limit? Up to 37 years for Unreserved male candidates, with higher limits for other categories.
6. What are the stages? Prelims, Mains and document verification.
7. Is the Prelims qualifying? Reported as qualifying. Check the notice.
8. What is the salary? Reported as Level 7 for ASO and Planning Assistant, Level 6 for DEO and Level 5 for Auditor.
9. Was the admit card released? We found no official admit card. Some sites claim otherwise. Check the notice board.
10. Where do I check updates? On the BSSC Notice Board at bssc.bihar.gov.in.
Official Links
- BSSC: bssc.bihar.gov.in
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Final Words
BSSC CGL 4 has been waiting for an exam date for months. Do not lose hope. Use the time to revise, and check the BSSC notice board for the Prelims notice. We will update this page the day it appears.
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Disclaimer
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Last updated: 24 October 2026. Sources: BSSC Notice Board (bssc.bihar.gov.in). Cross-checked with news and exam websites. Dates marked Tentative are not official.
