BSSC Inter-Level 2026 Application Window Closes Today for 24,492 Bihar Posts

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) is set to close the application and fee payment process for the 2nd Inter-Level Recruitment 2026 today, 31 January 2026, marking the end of a prolonged registration period for 24,492 vacancies across various state government departments. This recruitment drive has attracted significant attention, drawing over 33 lakh applicants nationwide, all of whom are now awaiting the announcement of the preliminary examination date. The commission has extended the application deadlines multiple times since the initial notification.

BSSC Inter-Level 2026 Recruitment Overview

The BSSC Inter-Level Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 24,492 posts, which include roles such as clerks, junior investigators, and other administrative positions. Candidates seeking these roles must have passed the Class 12 (Intermediate) examination and meet other eligibility criteria specified by the commission The recruitment notification was originally issued in 2023. Since then, the commission has increased the number of vacancies from initial figures and extended the registration timeline multiple times in response to demand from aspirants and administrative considerations.

Application Deadline and Process

The final deadline for online registration and fee payment is 31 January 2026. Candidates who have yet to complete their application and pay the prescribed fee must do so before the end of the day to remain eligible.In the latest extension, candidates were given additional time through 29 January 2026 to complete fee payment and finalise their applications, followed by the formal closure of the application window on 31 January 2026. Applicants must ensure that their forms are fully submitted and all details are correctly entered before the deadline, as incomplete applications will not be accepted once the window closes.

What Happens Next: Exam Date Expectation?

With the application phase drawing to a close, attention now turns to the announcement of the preliminary examination date. Despite the long wait and multiple deadline changes, the commission has not yet confirmed the exam schedule. Candidates are advised to monitor official BSSC notifications and updates, as the commission is expected to release the exam calendar soon after the registration phase concludes.

Selection Process and Evaluation

The BSSC Inter-Level selection process typically involves a three-stage procedure:

• Preliminary Examination: An objective-type, computer-based test covering topics such as General Studies, General Science, Mathematics, and Mental Ability.
• Main Examination: Candidates qualifying the Preliminary stage will be eligible for the Main written examination.
• Skill Test: Applicable for certain posts requiring additional competency evaluations.

Minimum qualifying criteria apply in each stage, with negative marking in the Preliminary test for wrong responses.

Candidate Advisory

Aspiring candidates who have completed their applications should prepare for the forthcoming preliminary exam, even as they await a formal date announcement. Staying updated with the official BSSC portal announcements will ensure timely awareness of exam dates, admit card releases, and other essential instructions.