Bihar Government Jobs 2026: BPSC, Bihar Police, BSSC — All Vacancies, Eligibility and Salary
Complete guide to Bihar government jobs in 2026. Covers BPSC state services, BSSC CGL/Inter-level, Bihar Police through CSBC, teacher recruitment, eligibility criteria, salary details, and application process.
Bihar is one of the most active states for government recruitment in India. Between BPSC, BSSC, and CSBC (Bihar Police), the state releases tens of thousands of vacancies every year — and the eligibility criteria are among the most relaxed in the country. If you're a graduate looking for state government jobs, Bihar should be high on your list regardless of where you're from.
Major Recruiting Bodies in Bihar
Here's a quick overview of who recruits for what in Bihar:
| Body | Full Name | Posts Covered |
|---|---|---|
| BPSC | Bihar Public Service Commission | State civil services (BAS/BPS), Judicial, APO, Professor |
| BSSC | Bihar Staff Selection Commission | CGL (Graduate-level), Inter-level (12th pass), Stenographer |
| CSBC/BPSSC | Central Selection Board of Constable / Bihar Police Sub-ordinate Services Commission | Police Constable, SI, Excise Constable, Fire Officer |
| BTSC | Bihar Technical Service Commission | Medical Officer, ANM, Lab Technician |
| BPSC (Teacher Wing) | Bihar Public Service Commission | Head Teacher, TGT, PGT (1.5 lakh+ posts) |
BPSC — Bihar Public Service Commission
BPSC is the premier recruitment body in Bihar, equivalent to UPSC at the state level. The flagship exam is the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) for the Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) and Bihar Police Service (BPS).
BPSC CCE — Posts and Services
| Service | Starting Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) | SDO / SDM | Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) |
| Bihar Police Service (BPS) | DSP | Level 10 (₹56,100 basic) |
| Bihar Finance Service | Treasury Officer | Level 9 (₹53,100 basic) |
| Bihar Education Service | Education Officer | Level 9 |
| Bihar Revenue Service | Revenue Officer | Level 9 |
Eligibility for BPSC CCE
- Age: 20 to 37 years (General). OBC gets 40 years, SC/ST gets 42 years. This is one of the most relaxed upper age limits for any state PSC in India — many candidates who age out of UPSC CSE can still attempt BPSC.
- Education: Any graduation from a recognised university. No specific stream requirement.
- Attempts: Unlimited for General (within age limit). A massive advantage over UPSC's 6-attempt cap.
- Domicile: Not mandatory for all posts. Some posts require Bihar domicile.
BPSC Exam Pattern
Prelims (Screening):- 150 MCQ questions, 150 marks
- General Studies — History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Current Affairs
- Duration: 2 hours
- Qualifying nature — marks not added to final merit
| Paper | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi (Qualifying) | 100 | 3 hours |
| General Studies Paper I | 300 | 3 hours |
| General Studies Paper II | 300 | 3 hours |
| Optional Subject | 300 | 3 hours |
The Hindi medium advantage is real — BPSC Mains can be written entirely in Hindi, and evaluators are comfortable with Hindi answers. This makes it accessible for candidates from Hindi-medium backgrounds who struggle with English-medium UPSC.
BPSC Salary (In-Hand)
| Post | Pay Level | Gross In-Hand (approx) |
|---|---|---|
| SDO/SDM (BAS) | Level 10 | ₹55,000–₹65,000 |
| DSP (BPS) | Level 10 | ₹55,000–₹65,000 |
| Revenue Officer | Level 9 | ₹50,000–₹60,000 |
BPSC Teacher Recruitment — 1.5 Lakh+ Posts
BPSC took over teacher recruitment from the previous STET system. The scale is staggering — over 1.5 lakh vacancies across Head Teacher, TGT, and PGT categories for Bihar government schools.
| Post | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Teacher | D.El.Ed + CTET/STET | Level 5 (₹29,200 basic) |
| TGT (Class 9-10) | Graduation + B.Ed + BPSC TRE | Level 7 (₹44,900 basic) |
| PGT (Class 11-12) | Post-graduation + B.Ed + BPSC TRE | Level 8 (₹47,600 basic) |
| Head Teacher | PG + B.Ed + experience | Level 9 |
BSSC — Bihar Staff Selection Commission
BSSC handles non-gazetted staff recruitment, similar to what SSC does for the Central Government.
Key BSSC Exams
| Exam | Eligibility | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| BSSC CGL (Graduate Level) | Graduation | Revenue Clerk, Supply Inspector, Auditor |
| BSSC Inter Level | 12th pass | LDC, Panchayat Secretary, Revenue Worker |
| BSSC Stenographer | 12th + Steno skill | Stenographer in state departments |
Bihar Police — CSBC and BPSSC
| Post | Recruiting Body | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | CSBC | 10th/12th pass + physical standards |
| Excise Constable | CSBC | 12th pass |
| Police Sub-Inspector | BPSSC | Graduation |
| Sergeant | BPSSC | Graduation |
Why Bihar State Services Are Popular
- Highest age limit: 37 years General, 40 OBC, 42 SC/ST — the most relaxed in India
- Unlimited attempts within age limit for General category
- Hindi medium exam — no English language barrier
- Massive vacancy numbers — teacher recruitment alone exceeds 1.5 lakh posts
- Low cost of living — government salary goes much further in Bihar
- No domicile restriction for many posts