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BSSC Inter Level Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - 26,426 Posts

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Updated: 13 February 2026

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1600 Marks
2 Hours 15 Minutes per paper
Negative: Yes (-1)

Exam Overview

Exam NameBSSC 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam
OrganizationBSSC
Total Marks1600
Total Papers3
Duration2 Hours 15 Minutes per paper
Negative MarkingYes (-1)
Last UpdatedFebruary 2026

Complete Syllabus

BSSC Inter Level Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

Bhaiyon, BSSC Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam 2026 (Advt. 02/23A) mein 26,426 posts hain - LDC, Clerk, Revenue Staff, Panchayat Secretary jaise posts ke liye. Exam 3 stages mein hoga: Prelims, Mains (Paper I + Paper II), aur Typing Test (kuch posts ke liye). Is page pe complete syllabus aur exam pattern diya hai - Prelims se lekar Mains tak, subject-wise topics ke saath.

Important: Prelims sirf qualifying hai - final merit Mains Paper II ke marks se banegi. Negative marking hai - har galat answer pe -1 mark katega.


Quick Info

Detail Information
Exam BSSC 2nd Inter Level Combined Competitive Exam
Advt. No. 02/23(A)
Total Posts 26,426
Qualification 10+2 (Intermediate)
Exam Mode Online CBT (Computer Based Test)
Language Bilingual - Hindi & English
Negative Marking -1 per wrong answer
Conducting Body Bihar Staff Selection Commission

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Selection Process - 4 Stages

Stage Exam Nature
1 Prelims Qualifying only (shortlisting ke liye)
2 Mains Paper I - General Hindi Qualifying (minimum 30% zaroori)
3 Mains Paper II - GS + Science + Math + Reasoning Merit-based (final selection isi se)
4 Typing Test Qualifying (sirf Clerk/LDC posts ke liye)

Key Point: Final merit SIRF Mains Paper II ke marks se decide hogi. Prelims aur Paper I ke marks add nahi honge.


Prelims Exam Pattern

Detail Value
Total Questions 150 MCQs
Total Marks 600
Per Question +4 marks (correct), -1 mark (wrong)
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes (135 min)
Nature Qualifying only

Subject-wise Breakdown

Subject Questions Marks
General Studies (Samanya Adhyayan) 50 200
General Science & Mathematics 50 200
Mental Ability (Reasoning & Comprehension) 50 200
Total 150 600

Mains Exam Pattern

Paper I - General Hindi (Samanya Hindi)

Detail Value
Total Questions 100 MCQs
Total Marks 400
Per Question +4 marks (correct), -1 mark (wrong)
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes
Nature Qualifying - minimum 30% (120/400) zaroori

Paper II - GS + Science + Math + Reasoning (MERIT PAPER)

Detail Value
Total Questions 150 MCQs
Total Marks 600
Per Question +4 marks (correct), -1 mark (wrong)
Duration 2 hours 15 minutes
Nature Merit-based - FINAL SELECTION ISI SE

Paper II Subject Breakdown

Subject Questions Marks
General Studies 50 200
General Science & Mathematics 50 200
Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning 50 200
Total 150 600

Qualifying Marks (Category-wise)

Category Minimum % Required
General (Unreserved) 40%
Backward Class (BC) 36.5%
Extremely Backward Class (EBC) 34%
SC/ST 32%
Women (All Categories) 32%
Divyang (PwD) 32%

Mains Paper I (Hindi) mein sabhi categories ko minimum 30% laana zaroori hai.


Prelims Syllabus - Subject-wise Topics

General Studies (50 Questions, 200 Marks)
  • Current affairs - national & international
  • Indian History - Ancient, Medieval, Modern
  • Indian Freedom Movement
  • Indian Geography - physical features, climate, demography
  • Bihar ka geography, economy, culture, rivers, personalities
  • Indian Constitution - fundamental rights, duties, DPSP
  • Panchayati Raj system
  • Centre-State relations
  • Economic planning & Five-Year Plans
  • Poverty alleviation measures
  • Social & economic development
  • Political & scientific knowledge
  • Sports, cinema, literature
  • Government schemes & important events
  • Awards & honors
General Science & Mathematics (50 Questions, 200 Marks)

Physics:

  • Mechanics - laws of motion, work, energy, gravitation
  • Thermodynamics & heat
  • Electricity & magnetism
  • Optics & light
  • Sound
  • Force & motion

Chemistry:

  • Atomic structure
  • Chemical bonding
  • Periodic table
  • Chemical reactions
  • Acids, bases, salts
  • Metals & non-metals
  • Everyday chemistry

Biology:

  • Cell structure
  • Genetics
  • Human physiology - digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous systems
  • Plant & animal biology
  • Ecology & environment
  • Nutrition & diseases

Mathematics:

  • Number system, LCM, HCF
  • Simplification
  • Ratio & proportion
  • Percentage
  • Profit & loss
  • Simple & compound interest
  • Time & work
  • Time, speed, distance
  • Averages
  • Mensuration (area, volume)
  • Basic algebra & geometry
  • Probability & statistics
Mental Ability Test (50 Questions, 200 Marks)
  • Analogies, similarities, differences
  • Venn diagrams
  • Number series & letter series
  • Coding & decoding
  • Blood relations
  • Syllogistic reasoning
  • Statement & conclusion
  • Arithmetic reasoning
  • Seating arrangements
  • Puzzles
  • Direction tests
  • Order & ranking
  • Logical diagrams
  • Non-verbal series
  • Comprehension & reasoning
  • Problem-solving

Mains Paper I Syllabus - General Hindi

Samanya Hindi (100 Questions, 400 Marks)
  • Vakya (Sentence structure)
  • Upvakya (Clauses)
  • Padabandh (Phrases)
  • Shabd (Words)
  • Akshar evam Visarg Sandhi (Sandhi rules)
  • Sangya (Noun)
  • Vachan (Number - singular/plural)
  • Sarvanam (Pronoun)
  • Visheshan (Adjective)
  • Kriya Visheshan (Adverb)
  • Kriya (Verb)
  • Tenses - Vartaman, Ateet, Bhavishya (Present, Past, Future)
  • Ling (Gender)
  • Samanarthak Shabd (Synonyms)
  • Viparitarthak Shabd (Antonyms)
  • Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan (Idioms & Proverbs)
  • Comprehension passages (Apathit Gadyansh)
  • Uccharan (Pronunciation)

Tip: Hindi paper qualifying hai lekin 30% minimum hai. Is paper ko ignore mat karo - basic grammar strong karo.


Mains Paper II Syllabus

Mains Paper II ka syllabus Prelims jaisa hi hai lekin difficulty level thoda higher hoga. Same 3 subjects:

  • General Studies (50 Qs)
  • General Science & Mathematics (50 Qs)
  • Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning (50 Qs)

Strategy: Prelims aur Mains Paper II ka syllabus same hai, toh Prelims ki preparation automatically Mains ki bhi hogi. Paper II pe extra focus do kyunki final merit isi se banega.


Important Topics - High Weightage

Focus on these topics first - ye zyaadatar exams mein repeatedly aate hain:

Subject High Weightage Topics
General Studies Bihar ka Geography & Economy, Indian Freedom Movement, Panchayati Raj, Constitution Articles, Current Govt Schemes
Science Human Body Systems, Diseases & Nutrition, Acids-Bases-Salts, Force & Motion, Electricity
Mathematics Percentage, Ratio-Proportion, Time-Work, SI/CI, Mensuration
Reasoning Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Blood Relations, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism
Hindi Muhavare, Sandhi, Vilom Shabd, Comprehension Passages

Bihar GK is game-changer: 15-20% questions Bihar-specific hote hain - districts, rivers, festivals, famous personalities, state schemes.


Recommended Books

Subject Book Author/Publisher
GK + Bihar GK Lucent's Samanya Gyan Lucent
Bihar Special Bihar Ek Parichay Crown Publication
Mathematics Kiran SSC Mathematics Kiran
Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning R.S. Aggarwal
Hindi Grammar Samanya Hindi Arihant
Science Lucent's GK (Science Section) Lucent
Current Affairs Pratiyogita Darpan Monthly -
Practice Previous Year Papers (BSSC) Kiran / Youth Competition

Budget Tip: Sirf Lucent + Kiran Math + RS Aggarwal Reasoning se 80% syllabus cover ho jayega. Bihar GK ke liye Crown Publication ki book best hai.


Typing Test (Selected Posts Only)

Ye test sirf LDC, Clerk-cum-Typist, Panchayat Secretary jaise clerical posts ke liye hai.

Detail English Hindi
Speed Required 30 WPM 30 WPM
Duration 10 minutes 10 minutes
Font - Mangal Font
Keyboard Layout Standard Inscript ya Remington Gail (choice)
Nature Qualifying Qualifying

Note: Typing test ke marks final merit mein add nahi hote. Sirf pass karna zaroori hai.


Previous Exam se Kya Badla?

Change 1st Inter Level (2014) 2nd Inter Level (2026)
Exam Mode Offline (OMR) Online (CBT)
Negative Marking No Haan (-1 per wrong)
Structure Single exam Prelims + Mains
Total Vacancies ~13,120 26,426

Biggest change: Negative marking ka introduction. Random guessing se bachna padega ab.


Preparation Tips

  1. Prelims + Mains Paper II same syllabus - ek saath preparation karo
  2. Hindi Paper ignore mat karo - 30% qualifying marks zaroori hai
  3. Bihar-specific GK pe special focus do - Bihar ka geography, history, economy
  4. Math mein speed badhao - shortcut methods seekho
  5. Previous year papers solve karo - pattern samajh mein aayega
  6. Negative marking - unsure questions chhodo, random guessing avoid karo

Detailed preparation strategy: BSSC Exam Prep Guide mein complete strategy diya hai.


Posts Included (Key Posts)

  • Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
  • Clerk-cum-Typist
  • Revenue Staff (Rajaswa Karmchari)
  • Panchayat Secretary
  • Filariasis Inspector
  • Forest Guard
  • Bench Clerk
  • Animal Husbandry Assistant
  • Junior Regional Investigator

Total 26,426 posts across various Bihar government departments.


Scam Alert

WARNING: BSSC exam ke naam pe fraud bahut hota hai!

Scam Type Warning
"Paper mil jayega" messages 100% fraud - paper leak nahi hota
"Setting karwa denge" agents Paisa doge toh jail bhi ja sakte ho
Fake syllabus PDFs with wrong topics Sirf official notification trust karo
"Typing test pass karwa denge" Fraud - typing test khud dena hoga

Yaad Rakho: Kisi ko paisa mat do. SkillUPBihar pe Scam Database dekho aur BSSC Scam Alert zaroor padho.


FAQs

Q: BSSC Inter Level mein negative marking hai?

A: Haan, har galat answer pe -1 mark katega. Correct answer pe +4 milega. Unsure ho toh chhod do - random guess se marks kat sakte hain.

Q: Final merit kis paper se banegi?

A: Sirf Mains Paper II ke marks se. Prelims sirf shortlisting ke liye hai aur Paper I (Hindi) qualifying hai. Paper II ke 600 marks hi final merit decide karenge.

Q: Hindi paper mein kitne marks laane zaroori hain?

A: Minimum 30% yaani 120 marks out of 400. Agar 30% nahi laaye toh Paper II check hi nahi hoga.

Q: Prelims aur Mains ka syllabus alag hai?

A: Nahi, Prelims aur Mains Paper II ka syllabus same hai - GS, Science & Math, Reasoning. Lekin Mains mein difficulty level thoda higher hoga. Mains mein ek extra Paper I (Hindi) bhi hai.

Q: Typing test sabke liye hai?

A: Nahi, sirf LDC, Clerk-cum-Typist, Panchayat Secretary jaise clerical posts ke liye hai. Baaki posts ke liye typing test nahi hoga.

Q: Exam kis language mein hoga?

A: Bilingual - Hindi aur English dono mein questions aayenge. Mains Paper I sirf Hindi mein hoga kyunki wo Hindi language test hai.

Q: Exam kab hoga?

A: Application last date 16 February 2026 thi. Prelims exam May-June 2026 mein expected hai. Exact date BSSC announce karega.

Q: Previous year ka cut off kitna tha?

A: 1st Inter Level (2014) mein negative marking nahi thi aur pattern alag tha, toh direct comparison mushkil hai. 2nd Inter Level ka cut off exam ke baad pata chalega.


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