BSSC Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2025: Apply Now for 143 Bihar Govt Jobs!

Introduction to BSSC Laboratory Assistant Vacancy 2025

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) invites applications for the post of Laboratory Assistant under the Public Health Engineering Department, Government of Bihar. This recruitment drive, announced via advertisement number 04/25, aims to fill 143 vacancies. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official BSSC website from May 15, 2025, to June 16, 2025. This is a significant opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government job in Bihar.

BSSC Recruitment 2025: Organization Details

  • Hiring Body: Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) 
  • Department: Public Health Engineering Department, Bihar, Patna 
  • Post Name: Laboratory Assistant (शोध संवर्ग) 
  • Total Number of Posts: 143 
  • Job Location: Bihar

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Vacancy 2025: Breakdown

A total of 143 vacancies have been announced for the Laboratory Assistant post. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

CategoryTotal Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)56
Scheduled Caste (SC)22
Scheduled Tribe (ST)01
Extremely Backward Class (EBC)27
Backward Class (BC)18
Backward Class Women05
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)14
Total143

*PwBD Categories: VI – Visually Impaired, DD – Deaf & Dumb, OH – Orthopedically Handicapped, MD – Multiple Disabilities.

Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and subject to change.

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2025

Candidates must fulfill the following criteria to be eligible for the BSSC Laboratory Assistant post:

  • Educational Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate (10+2) with Science stream from a recognized Board/University.
  • Age Limit (as of 01.08.2024):
    • Minimum Age: 18 years (for all categories) 
    • Maximum Age:
      • Unreserved (Male): 37 years
      • Unreserved (Female): 40 years
      • BC/EBC (Male & Female): 40 years
      • SC/ST (Male & Female): 42 years
  • Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Bihar government rules for reserved categories, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), Ex-Servicemen, and Government Servants of Bihar.
    • PwBD candidates get an additional 10 years relaxation over their category’s upper age limit.
    • Ex-servicemen get relaxation of 3 years plus the period of service rendered, provided their actual age does not exceed 53 years.
    • Bihar Government employees get a relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit, subject to a maximum of 5 attempts in BSSC exams after joining service.
  • Nationality: Primarily for residents (मूलवासी) of Bihar for reservation benefits. Candidates from other states can apply under the Unreserved category.

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Recruitment: Important Dates 2025

Stay updated with the crucial dates for the recruitment process:

  • Notification Release Date: April 30, 2025 
  • Online Application Start Date: May 15, 2025 
  • Online Application Last Date: June 16, 2025 
  • Last Date for Online Fee Payment: June 14, 2025 
  • Exam Date: To be announced later (Keep checking the official website) 

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Salary & Benefits 2025

Selected candidates for the Laboratory Assistant post will be placed in Pay Level-4 (₹ 25,500/- to ₹ 81,100/- P.M.) as per the governmental pay scale structure. In addition to the basic pay, employees will be entitled to various allowances and benefits as per Bihar Government norms, contributing to a competitive overall compensation package.

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Selection Process 2025

The selection process involves the following stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination (if applicable): If the number of applications exceeds 40,000, a preliminary objective-type exam will be conducted. The exam pattern includes:
    • General Studies: 35 questions
    • Science: 75 questions
    • Quantitative Aptitude / Mental Ability (Reasoning): 40 questions
    • Total Questions: 150
    • Marking Scheme: +4 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer.
    • Duration: 2 hours.
    • Medium: Hindi/English (English version prevails in case of discrepancy).
    • Syllabus: Covers General Awareness (current events, India & neighboring countries, Bihar specific knowledge), Science (Intermediate 10+2 level), Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning.
  2. Main Examination: Candidates qualifying the preliminary exam (5 times the number of vacancies) will be called for the Main Examination. A separate notification will be issued for the Main Exam.
  3. Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted after the Main Exam will undergo document verification. Original certificates related to eligibility, reservation, etc., must be produced.

How to Apply Online for BSSC Laboratory Assistant Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the official BSSC website.
  2. Find the link related to Advertisement No. 04/25 for Laboratory Assistant Recruitment.
  3. Read the detailed notification carefully before applying.
  4. Click on the “Apply Online” link (available from 15.05.2025).
  5. Register by providing basic details. Ensure you have a valid and active mobile number and email ID.
  6. Log in using the registration credentials.
  7. Fill out the online application form accurately, including personal details, educational qualifications, and reservation category. Double-check all entries before submission as corrections are not allowed later.
  8. Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph (Live Photo via Webcam) and signatures (Hindi & English) as per specifications.
  9. Upload required documents/certificates (Matric, Intermediate, Caste, Domicile, EWS, PwBD, Freedom Fighter dependent, etc.). Ensure all certificates are valid and issued before the application closing date.
  10. Pay the application fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking through SBI or ICICI Bank payment gateways before the deadline (14.06.2025).
  11. Review the application using the ‘Preview’ option before final submission.
  12. Submit the application form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. Do not send the hard copy to the BSSC office.

BSSC Laboratory Assistant Application Fees 2025

The category-wise application fee details are as follows:

CategoryApplication Fee
General / BC / EBC (Male Candidates)₹ 540
SC / ST (Bihar Domicile Only)₹ 135
All Categories of PwBD (treated same as SC/ST)₹ 135
All Categories of Women (Bihar Domicile Only)₹ 135
Candidates from Outside Bihar (All Categories – Male/Female)₹ 540

Note: Processing charges and service tax will be extra and borne by the candidate. The fee is non-refundable.

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