Bihar BSSC 4th Graduate Level (CGL) Exam — Complete Guide

This post covers everything aspirants need to know about the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) 4th Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination: overview, exam pattern, full syllabus (official), selection process, eligibility, preparation tips and official quick links. The official syllabus (provided by you) is included below; other factual details are referenced from official BSSC notice board and leading educational portals.

Overview — What is BSSC Graduate Level (CGL) Exam?

The BSSC Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (often called BSSC CGL or BSSC 4th Graduate Level) is a state-level recruitment exam conducted by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission to fill various graduate-level posts across state departments — such as Assistant Section Officer, Auditor, Junior Statistical Assistant, Data Entry Operator, and other similar posts. The competition generally consists of a preliminary test and a main examination (with a qualifying Hindi paper) followed by document verification and final selection.

Exam Pattern — Preliminary and Mains (At-a-glance)

Official Syllabus (Preliminary & Main) — Provided

The official syllabus for the Preliminary Examination (as provided) is reproduced below. Use it as the primary study map — we’ve preserved wording and section structure.

Section (A) — General Studies

Questions aim to assess general knowledge of the environment around the candidate and the ability to apply it in society. Items include current affairs, day-to-day happenings, scientific approach, and region-specific questions about Bihar, India and neighbours.

• Current Affairs: Scientific progress, national/international awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals, currency, sportspersons, important events.
• India and its neighbouring countries: History of neighbouring countries, Indian history, culture, geography, economic scenario, freedom movement, salient features of Indian agriculture and natural resources, constitution and polity, political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, five year plans and contribution of Bihar in national movement.

Section (B) — General Science & Mathematics (Matric level)

• General Science: Basic physics, chemistry, biology and geography concepts at matriculation level.
• Mathematics: Number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals & fractions, interrelationship between numbers, basic arithmetic operations, percentages, ratio & proportion, averages, interest, profit & loss.

Section (C) — Mental Ability Test

Both verbal and non-verbal questions. Typical topics include analogies, similarities & differences, spatial visualization, problem solving, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, numerical reasoning & series, code writing/deciphering.

Selection Process — Step by Step

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective multiple-choice test — candidates qualifying prelims (cut-offs as per category) become eligible for Mains.
2. Main Examination: Hindi (qualifying) + Main paper(s) covering General Studies, General Science & Mathematics and Mental Ability. Marks in mains determine ranking for the merit list.
3. Document Verification & Medical (if applicable): Original documents, caste/education certificates, domicile verification and other documents as required by BSSC.
4. Final Merit & Appointment: Based on marks obtained in Mains and reservation rules; provisional appointment letters issued by concerned departments.

Eligibility & Important Notes

Preparation Strategy & Study Plan (Practical Tips)

• Start with the official syllabus (above). Create a 12–16 week plan covering all three sections with weekly targets.
• For General Studies: read daily current affairs (editorials, Bihar-specific developments), standard NCERTs for history and geography, and a quick polity booklet.
• For Science & Maths: revise matric-level concepts and practice arithmetic problems (speed and accuracy).
• For Mental Ability: practice reasoning sets, puzzles, series questions and previous year papers.
• Take full-length mock tests under timed conditions and analyse weak areas. Solve previous years’ BSSC CGL papers (links below).

Useful Resources & Previous Papers

Previous year papers and model tests are invaluable. Official notification, sample papers and PDFs can be downloaded from BSSC and trusted exam portals (Testbook, JagranJosh, Adda247).

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