The Government of Bihar has officially released the Annual Calendar of Examinations to be organized by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC). This calendar serves as a crucial update for job aspirants, outlining the tentative timeline for upcoming recruitment exams. From preliminary and main written exams to practical tests, the schedule maps out key stages for a massive recruitment drive aiming to fill numerous vacancies across state departments.
BSSC Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
| Organization | Bihar Staff Selection Commission, Patna |
| State | Bihar |
| Notice Type | Annual Calendar of Examinations |
| Total Anticipated Vacancies | 35,649 |
| Official Portal for Updates | state.bihar.gov.in/prdbihar |
| Notice Reference Number | PR. No.024808 (GAD) 2025-26 |
Detailed Exam Schedules
The commission has slated a variety of examinations stretching from March to October 2026, targeting a grand total of 35,649 vacancies. The table below highlights the specific positions, total vacancies, and the expected timeframes for the exams based on the official notification:
| Advertisement No. | Post Name | Vacancies | Expected Exam Schedule |
| 02/2022 | Office Attendant | 238 | Mains Exam: March 2026 |
| 02/23 (A) | 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam | 23,176 | Prelims: June-July 2026; Mains: September 2026 |
| 01/25 | Sub Statistical Officer / Block Statistical Officer | 682 | Prelims: July 2026; Mains: September 2026 |
| 02/25 | Welfare Administrator / Lower Division Clerk | 58 | Practical Test: March 2026 |
| 03/25 | Field Assistant | 201 | Mains Exam: March-April 2026 |
| 04/25 | Laboratory Assistant | 143 | Prelims: July 2026; Mains: October 2026 |
| 05/25 | 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Exam | 1,883 | Prelims: June-July 2026; Mains: October 2026 |
| 06/25 | Office Attendant / Attendant (Special) | 5,131 | Prelims: July-August 2026; Mains: October 2026 |
| 07/25 | Stenographer / Steno-Typist | 531 | Written: August-September 2026; Practical: October 2026 |
| 08/25 | Sports Instructor | 379 | Written Exam: May 2026 |
| 26 | Assistant Urdu Translator | 1,951 | Prelims: June 2026; Mains: August 2026 |
| Various (/26) | Library & Archive Staff (Librarian, Archivist, etc.) | 128 | Written Exam: July 2026 |
| Various (/26) | Assistant Teachers (Special Schools) | 28 | Written Exam: July & October 2026 |
| Various (25, 26) | City Manager, Chemistry Assistant, Translators | 532 | Written Exam: August 2026 |
| Various (/26) | Research Assistants & Inspectors (Weights/Mines) | 130 | Written Exam: August & October 2026 |
| Various (/26) | Information Officers, PR Staff & Tourist Info | 62 | Written Exam: September 2026 |
| Various (26, /25) | Ex-Servicemen Quota (Attendant, LDC, Welfare) | 51 | Written Exam: July, September & October 2026 |
| Various (/25, /26) | Surveyors, Amin, Draftsman & Hostel Manager | 113 | Written Exam: September & October 2026 |
Important Note: According to the Secretary’s release, the final results, counseling schedules, and recommendation timelines for the vast majority of these posts are expected to be processed between November and December 2026.
| Advt. No. | Post Name | Department / Office | Vacancies | Exam Date | Document Verification | Recommendation Date |
| 03/2025 | Secretariat Assistant | Health Department | 1683 | 26th April 2025 | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| 04/2025 | ECG Technician | Health Department | 242 | 3rd May 2025 | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| 05/2025 | X-Ray Technician | Health Department | 1232 | 26th April 2025 | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| 16/2025 | Specialist Medical Officer | Health Department | 306 | 31st May 2025 | Completed | February 2026 |
| 20/2025 | Dental Surgeon | Health Department | 808 | 10th May 2025 | January 2026 | March 2026 |
| 21/2025 | Ward Attendant | Health Department | 3326 | 8th July 2025 – 9th July 2025 | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| 22/2025 | Pharmacist | Health Department | 2473 | 4th June 2025 | February 2026 | April 2026 |
| 02/2025 | Lab Technician | Health Department | 2359 | 20th July 2025 | As per CWJC Order (Status Quo) | Not Announced |
| 23/2025 | Staff Nurse | Health Department | 11389 | 30th July 2025 – 3rd August 2025 | April 2026 | August 2026 |
| 24/2025 | Tutor | Health Department | 498 | 22nd August 2025 | April 2026 | June 2026 |
| 25/2025 | Works Inspector | Public Health Engineering Department | 1114 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 26/2025 | Public Health Scientist | Health Department | 702 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 27/2025 | Hostel Superintendent | SC & ST Welfare Department | 91 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 28/2025 | Junior Engineer (Civil) | Various Departments | 2653 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 29/2025 | Junior Engineer (Mechanical) | Various Departments | 70 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 30/2025 | Junior Engineer (Electrical) | Various Departments | 86 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 31/2025 | Works Inspector (Mechanical) | Public Health Engineering Department | 493 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 32/2025 | Pump Operator | Public Health Engineering Department | 191 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| 33/2025 | Sports Instructor | Sports Department | 48 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Vehicle Driver | Sports Department | 2 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Various Posts | Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department | 3 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Commercial Tax Post | Commercial Tax Department | 22 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Laboratory Assistant | Science & Technology Department | 1023 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Instructor | Science & Technology Department | 474 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Electrician | Public Health Engineering Department | 3 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Instructor (Electrician/Wireman) | Science & Technology Department | 249 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Technician (Bench Fitter) | Health Department | 10 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Assistant Geologist | Health Department | 3 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Scientific Assistant | Health Department | 6 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Government Analyst | Health Department | 4 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Food Analyst | Health Department | 10 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) | Health Department | 8938 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Dairy Field Officer | Animal & Fisheries Resources Department | 68 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Veterinary Officer | Animal & Fisheries Resources Department | 787 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Food Safety Officer | Health Department | 105 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Fisheries Extension Officer | Fisheries Directorate | 231 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
| — | Amin | Revenue & Land Reforms Department | 765 | Not Announced | Not Announced | Not Announced |
