Bihar BSSC Stenographer Recruitment 2025

Eligibilty

Educational & Technical Qualifications

You must meet all of the following:

• Minimum Education: You must have passed the Intermediate (10+2) examination or an equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/Institution.

  • Note: Candidates who have completed a 2-year ITI course (NCVT/SCVT certified) or a 3-year Polytechnic Diploma are generally considered equivalent to having passed the Intermediate level.

• Stenography Skill: Must possess adequate knowledge and skill in Stenography (Shorthand), including the ability to take dictation.

• Typing & Computer Knowledge: Must have Computer Typing Skills (both Hindi and English) and a basic knowledge of Computer Operations/Word Processing.

Nationality

• The candidate must be an Indian Citizen.

• Candidates with a Bihar Domicile receive reservation benefits and age relaxations as per the State Government rules. Candidates from other states may apply but are usually considered under the Unreserved (UR) category.

Vaccancy

The total number of vacancies announced for the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) Stenographer/Steno-Typist Grade-III Recruitment 2025 (Advt. No. 07/25) is 432 posts.

BSSC Stenographer 2025 Vacancy Details

The 432 vacancies are distributed across various categories of the General Administration Department, Bihar, as follows:

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Required Documents for Application

When applying online for the BSSC Stenographer / Steno Typist position, candidates must upload clearly scanned copies of the following documents:

• Recent Passport-size Photograph and Signature (as per official guidelines).

• Matriculation (10th) and Intermediate (12th) Certificates – for proof of educational qualification and date of birth.

• Caste Certificate / Non-Creamy Layer Certificate – required for SC, ST, OBC candidates (if applicable).

• EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate – valid Income and Asset Certificate (if applicable).

• Domicile Certificate of Bihar – mandatory for availing state reservation benefits.

• Disability Certificate – for candidates applying under PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities).

• Age Relaxation Certificates – applicable for Ex-Servicemen, Government Employees, etc., as per rules.

Selection Process & Stages

The BSSC Stenographer recruitment process is conducted in four stages to ensure a fair assessment of skills and eligibility:

Skill Test Details

• Hindi Stenography:

  • Dictation of 320 words in 4 minutes at 80 WPM.

  • 20 minutes provided for transcription.

  • Maximum permissible error: 10%.

• Hindi Typing:

  • 30 WPM speed (≈ 300 words in 10 minutes).

  • Font: Mangal (Remington Gail Keyboard Layout).

  • Error limit: up to 1.5%.

• English Typing:

  • 30 WPM speed (≈ 300 words in 10 minutes).

  • Keyboard Layout: English (US) with UTF-8 encoding.

  • Error limit: up to 1.5%.

• Computer Proficiency:

  • Practical tasks in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint are compulsory.

Salary Structure

The post of BSSC Stenographer / Steno Typist (Grade-III) is governed by the 7th Pay Commission.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Written Examination is an Objective MCQ-based test carrying 150 questions for a total of 600 marks.
Each correct answer = 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Exam Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes.

Subject-wise Syllabus Overview

1. General Studies (GK):

• Indian & Bihar History

• Indian Polity and Economy (with focus on Bihar)

• Geography (India & Bihar)

• Indian National Movement and Bihar’s Role

• Current Affairs – National & International

2. General Science & Mathematics:

• Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Awareness

• Mathematics: Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics (up to 10th level)

3. Mental Ability & Reasoning:

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

• Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding

• Problem Solving, Judgement, Decision Making

• Puzzles, Space Visualization, Analytical Thinking

How to Apply

1. Visit the official BSSC online portal.

2. Look for Advt. No. 07/25 and click the "Apply" link for Stenographer.

3. Complete the Registration (using a valid Mobile No. & Email ID).

4. Log in and fill out the detailed Application Form.

5. Upload required documents (photo, signature, etc.).

6. Pay the ₹100/- Application Fee online by November 3, 2025.

7. Submit the final form by November 5, 2025, and take a printout for your records.