Latest update (24 October 2026): The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has issued a notice dated 16 October 2026 for Stenographer/Steno Typist Grade III (Advt. No. 07/25). It gives applicants a one-time application correction window from 25 to 31 October 2026, as reported. The window opens tomorrow. This is not a new application. The exam is expected in the last week of November 2026, but BSSC has not confirmed an exact date. We read the details from secondary sources. Open your candidate login on bssc.bihar.gov.in and read the notice before you act.
BSSC Stenographer 2026 is a correction window for people who already applied under Advt. 07/25, not a new vacancy. You can fix mistakes in your form from 25 to 31 October 2026, and reports say you can edit only once. Check every field before you submit.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), Patna |
| Post | Stenographer / Steno Typist Grade III (Aashulipik / Aashutankak) |
| Advertisement number | 07/25 (original notice 19 September 2025) |
| Total posts | 531 (432 originally, plus 99 added by a corrigendum, as reported) |
| Qualification | Intermediate (10+2) with stenography and typing skill, as reported |
| Pay | Pay Level 4, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, as reported |
| Current step | Application correction, 25 to 31 October 2026 |
| Exam | Written exam in the last week of November 2026 (tentative) |
| Official site | bssc.bihar.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | 19 September 2025 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Application start | 25 September 2025 | Confirmed |
| Fee last date (after extension) | 21 November 2025 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Final submit last date (after extension) | 24 November 2025 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Correction notice | 16 October 2026 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Correction window | 25 to 31 October 2026 | Confirmed (as reported). Verify on the notice |
| Written exam | Last week of November 2026 | Tentative |
| Admit card | Not announced | Tentative |
| Skill test | Not announced | Tentative |
Vacancy Details
Original 432 posts (category-wise, as reported):
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 150 |
| EWS | 37 |
| BC | 45 |
| EBC | 80 |
| SC | 102 |
| ST | 9 |
| BC (Female) | 9 |
| Total | 432 |
Added 99 posts (by department, as reported):
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Labour Resources | 22 |
| Environment and Forest | 34 |
| Cooperative | 7 |
| Mines and Geology | 12 |
| Prohibition | 9 |
| Transport | 10 |
| Bhojpur Collectorate | 5 |
| Total added | 99 |
The category split of the added posts is not given in the sources we checked. See the corrigendum on the BSSC site.
Eligibility
- Education: Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board.
- Skills: Shorthand (stenography) and computer typing are required. Some departments ask for both Hindi and English. Check the notice for your department.
- Age (as on 1 August 2025): Minimum 18 years. Maximum 37 (General male), 40 (General female), 40 (BC/EBC) and 42 (SC/ST), as reported.
- Domicile and reservation: Bihar government rules apply. Check the notice.
Selection Process
- Written examination.
- Stenography and typing skill test.
- Document verification.
- Medical examination, as reported.
Exam Pattern and Skill Test
| Stage | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Written exam | Online CBT in November 2026, as reported. One site says 150 MCQs, 600 marks and 2 hours 15 minutes. Negative marking is reported by one site |
| Shorthand | Dictation at 80 words per minute for 4 minutes, then 20 minutes to transcribe. Error limit about 10% |
| Typing | Hindi and English, 30 words per minute for 10 minutes. Hindi uses Mangal font with Remington Gail layout. Error limit about 1.5% |
These are reported figures from several sites and may differ from the official notice. Check the official notification before you prepare for the final speed rules.
Application Fee (Past Cycle)
Reported fee was Rs 100 for all categories, plus bank charges. One site says Rs 135 for SC/ST candidates of Bihar. Applications are closed, so this matters only for checking your payment. Confirm in the notice.
What You Can Correct and How
Reports say the correction can cover details such as name, category, date of birth, certificate number and Aadhaar. We could not read the official list. You may not be able to change everything.
- Open bssc.bihar.gov.in from 25 October 2026.
- Go to the candidate login for Advt. No. 07/25.
- Log in with your registration details.
- Open the edit option.
- Change only the fields that are allowed.
- Check every detail again. You may get only one edit.
- Final submit before 31 October 2026.
- Download and save the printout.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Registration number and password
- 10th and 12th certificates
- Stenography or typing certificate, if the notice asks for it
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Bihar domicile certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Photo and signature
- Experience or other certificates, as the notice requires
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Treating this as a new application. It is not.
- Missing the 31 October last date.
- Editing without checking the allowed fields.
- Using the edit option twice and finding it locked.
- Practising only English typing. Hindi typing is key for the skill test.
- Believing a fixed exam date from unofficial sites. BSSC has not announced one.
Preparation Tips
- Practise shorthand dictation daily with timed passages.
- Practise Hindi typing in Mangal font. Check your keyboard layout.
- Practise English typing at 30 words per minute or above.
- Keep errors below the limits.
- Revise general knowledge, Bihar current affairs, maths and reasoning for the written exam.
- Take CBT mock tests close to the exam.
FAQs
1. What is the BSSC Stenographer correction date? 25 to 31 October 2026, as reported.
2. Is this a new application? No. It is for candidates who already applied.
3. How many posts are there? 531, after 99 posts were added to the original 432.
4. Can I edit my form more than once? Reports say only once.
5. When is the written exam? Expected in the last week of November 2026. Not confirmed.
6. What is the qualification? Intermediate (10+2) with stenography and typing skill, as reported.
7. What is the pay level? Pay Level 4, Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100, as reported.
8. What is the skill test? A shorthand dictation and typing test in Hindi and English, as reported.
9. What is the age limit? 18 to 37 for General male, up to 40 and 42 for other categories, as on 1 August 2025.
10. Where do I check the notice? On the BSSC Notice Board at bssc.bihar.gov.in.
Official Links
- BSSC: bssc.bihar.gov.in
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Final Words
The correction window is short, and you may get only one edit. Prepare your documents today, check each field and submit well before 31 October. We will update this page with the exam date and admit card.
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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.
