BSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 201 Vacancies in Bihar Agriculture Directorate

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Bssc field assistant recruitment 2025 notification for 201 vacancies in bihar agriculture directorate

Introduction: BSSC Recruitment Drive for Field Assistants

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), Patna, has announced a significant recruitment drive (Advertisement No. 03/25) for the position of Field Assistant. This recruitment aims to fill 201 vacancies within the Bihar Agriculture Sector under the Directorate of Agriculture, Bihar, Patna. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to submit their applications online through the official BSSC website. The online registration process commences on April 25, 2025, and the deadline for submitting the completed online application is May 23, 2025.

Hiring Organization Details

  • Hiring Body: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), Patna 
  • Department: Directorate of Agriculture, Bihar, Patna 
  • Post Name: Field Assistant 
  • Total Number of Posts: 201
  • Job Location: Bihar

BSSC Field Assistant Vacancy Breakdown 2025

A total of 201 vacancies have been notified. The category-wise distribution, including reservations for women (35% horizontal), dependents of freedom fighters, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD), is as follows:

Category CodeCategoryTotal VacanciesReserved for Women (35%)
01Unreserved (UR)7928
02Scheduled Caste (SC)3512
03Scheduled Tribe (ST)0200
04Extremely Backward Class3713
05Backward Class (BC)2107
06Backward Class Women07—
07Economically Weaker Section (EWS)2007
Total20167
  • Note: PwD categories indicated as VI (Visually Impaired), DD (Deaf & Dumb), OH (Orthopedically Handicapped), MD/MUD (Mental Disorder/Multiple Disability).

Eligibility Criteria for BSSC Field Assistant 2025

Candidates must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria before applying:

  • Educational Qualification:
    • Must possess an Intermediate (I.Sc.) or Agriculture Diploma from a recognized Institution or University.
    • Important: No qualification considered equivalent to I.Sc./Agriculture Diploma will be accepted for this recruitment.
  • Age Limit (as of 01.08.2024 ):
    • Minimum Age: 18 years for all categories.
    • Maximum Age:
      • Unreserved (Male): 37 years.
      • Unreserved (Female): 40 years.
      • Backward Class (BC) & Extremely Backward Class (EBC) (Male & Female): 40 years.
      • Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) (Male & Female): 42 years.
  • Age Relaxation:
    • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Additional 10 years relaxation over the respective category’s upper age limit.
    • Bihar Government Employees (Regular): 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit, subject to a maximum of 5 attempts in BSSC exams after joining service.
    • Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation of 3 years plus the duration of service rendered in defence, provided the actual age does not exceed 53 years on the application date. Further relaxations apply as per rules.
    • NCC Cadets (Full-time): Relaxation rules apply as per government norms.
  • Nationality/Domicile: Reservation benefits are applicable only to candidates who are permanent residents (original inhabitants) of Bihar. Candidates from outside Bihar will be considered under the Unreserved category.

Important Dates for BSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2025

Keep track of these crucial dates for the BSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2025:

  • Online Registration/Application Start Date: April 25, 2025 
  • Last Date for Online Registration & Fee Payment: May 21, 2025 
  • Last Date for Online Application Submission: May 23, 2025 (till 11:59 PM) 
  • Exam Date: To be notified later (Preliminary Exam likely if applications exceed 40,000).

Salary and Benefits for BSSC Field Assistant

Selected candidates for the Field Assistant post will be placed in the Pay Level-02 pay scale (Corresponding to the pre-revised Pay Band of ₹5200-20200 with Grade Pay ₹1900). In addition to the basic pay, employees are typically entitled to allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other benefits as per Bihar Government rules applicable from time to time.

Selection Process

The selection process for the BSSC Field Assistant position involves the following stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type):
    • This stage will be conducted if the number of applications received exceeds 40,000.
    • It will consist of one paper on General Knowledge.
    • Pattern: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
    • Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes.
    • Marking Scheme: +4 marks for each correct answer, -1 mark for each incorrect answer.
    • Medium: Hindi and English (English version prevails in case of discrepancy).
    • Syllabus:
      • (a) General Studies: Current events, scientific progress, national/international awards, Indian languages, books, script, capital, currency, sports, important events.1 India and its neighboring countries (history, culture, geography, economic scenario, freedom movement, Indian agriculture, natural resources, Indian Constitution & polity, Panchayati Raj, community development, Five Year Plans, Bihar’s contribution to the national movement).
      • (b) General Science and Mathematics: (Matric level) Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography. Number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations,2 percentage, ratio and proportion, average, interest, profit3 and loss.
      • (c) Mental Ability Test (Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability): Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, arithmetical number series, coding and decoding.
    • Qualifying Marks: Minimum qualifying percentages are set category-wise (e.g., General 40%, BC 36.5%, SC/ST/Women/PwD 32%).
  2. Main Examination:
    • Candidates qualifying the Preliminary Exam (approximately 5 times the number of vacancies) will be eligible for the Main Examination.
    • Details and pattern for the Main Examination will be published separately by BSSC.
  3. Document Verification:
    • Candidates shortlisted after the Main Examination will be called for Document Verification. Original certificates related to age, education, caste, residence, disability, freedom fighter dependent status, etc., must be produced as uploaded during the online application process. Failure to produce required documents will lead to disqualification.

How to Apply for BSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the official BSSC website: bssc.bihar.gov.in
  2. Navigate to the ‘Notice Board’ or ‘Recruitment’ section.
  3. Find the link related to “Advertisement No. 03/25 for Field Assistant post”.
  4. Read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
  5. Click on the “Apply Online” link (likely available from April 25, 2025). The direct application portal is generally hosted at: onlinebssc.com
  6. Register yourself by providing basic details. A unique Registration Number and Password will be generated.
  7. Log in using the Registration Number and Password.
  8. Fill in the online application form with accurate details regarding personal information, educational qualifications, address, category, etc..
  9. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph (live photo via webcam required ), Hindi and English signatures, and all necessary documents/certificates (Matric certificate, I.Sc./Agri Diploma certificate & marksheet, Domicile certificate, Caste/EWS/Non-Creamy Layer certificate, PwD certificate, etc.) in the prescribed format. Ensure all uploaded documents are valid as of the application closing date.
  10. Preview the application form carefully using the ‘Preview’ option and make necessary corrections using ‘Edit’ if required, before final submission.
  11. Proceed to pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking) before the fee payment deadline.
  12. After successful payment and submission, take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference. Do not send the hard copy to the BSSC office.
  13. Keep your registered mobile number and email ID active for future communications from BSSC.

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Application Fees

The category-wise application fee is as follows:

CategoryApplication Fee
General / BC / EBC Male Candidates₹ 540
SC / ST (Permanent Residents of Bihar Only)₹ 135
All Categories of Persons with Disabilities (PwD)₹ 135
All Categories of Female Candidates (Bihar Residents Only)₹ 135
Candidates from Outside Bihar (All Categories, Male/Female)₹ 540
  • Note: Processing charges and service tax are applicable and must be paid by the candidate in addition to the application fee. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Official Notification and Apply Link