The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released the Mains notification for BSSC Field Assistant Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 03/25 for the post of Field Assistant (Kshetra Sahayak). The result of the preliminary examination has already been published, and 1005 successful candidates are to submit the online application for the Mains examination.
The online application for BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 started on 22.10.2026, and the last date to apply is 31.10.2026 up to 11:59 p.m. (server time). Only candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can apply, by logging in with their roll number and date of birth. No fee is payable for the Mains examination.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Notification PDF
The Commission's notice gives the application dates, the reservation and certificate rules, the Mains exam scheme, the qualifying marks and the syllabus (Annexure-Ka). The direct links are given below.
- Notification PDF: Click Here
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Overview
The table below summarises the key facts of the BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 notification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), Patna |
| Advertisement No. | 03/25 |
| Post Name | Field Assistant (Kshetra Sahayak) |
| Notice | Advertisement for the Mains examination of the post of Field Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 201 |
| Who Can Apply | The 1005 candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 22.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31.10.2026 (up to 11:59 p.m., server time) |
| Application Fee | No fee for the Mains examination |
| Job Location | Not specified in this notice (the Commission is based in Patna, Bihar) |
| Selection Process | Mains examination of two papers (Paper-1 Hindi, Paper-2 General Knowledge) |
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Important Dates
The BSSC Field Assistant Mains apply online date is 22.10.2026, and the last date is 31.10.2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Application for Mains | 22.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application for Mains | 31.10.2026 (up to 11:59 p.m., server time) |
| Mains Examination Date | Not specified in this notice |
| Admit Card | Not specified in this notice |
BSSC Field Assistant Vacancy 2026
The notice does not give the number of vacancies for the post of Field Assistant. It states that the result of the preliminary examination is out and that online applications for the Mains examination are to be received from 1005 successful candidates.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Eligibility
Only the candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination can apply for the Mains. They can log in by entering their roll number and date of birth. The notice does not mention the educational qualification, age limit or salary for the post, so these details are not covered here.
- No change is allowed in the details entered in the online application for the preliminary examination.
- The reservation category claimed in the preliminary examination application will not be changed under any circumstances, and no application for a change will be considered. A candidate who makes a wrong reservation claim is treated as belonging to the unreserved category.
- A candidate who does not submit the online application for the Mains examination is automatically treated as cancelled and will not be included in the Mains examination.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Application Fee
There is no fee payable for the Mains examination, as per the resolution of the General Administration Department, Bihar, Patna, No. 15568 dated 21.08.2025.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Nil (no fee for the Mains examination) |
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Selection Process
The Mains examination has two question papers. Paper-1 is a Hindi paper that is qualifying in nature, and Paper-2 is General Knowledge. The merit list is prepared on the basis of the marks obtained in Paper-2 (General Knowledge).
- Only the candidates who score 30% or more in Paper-1 (Hindi) have their Paper-2 evaluated.
- The examination may be held in Online (Computer Based Test) or Offline mode, as per the General Administration Department notification No. 9667 dated 20.06.2024.
- The subsequent stage after the Mains examination is not specified in this notice.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marking | Duration | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Hindi (qualifying) | 100 objective multiple choice questions | 4 marks for each correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer | 2 hours 15 minutes | Hindi |
| Paper-2 | General Knowledge (General Studies, General Science and Mathematics, Mental Ability Test) | 150 objective multiple choice questions | 4 marks for each correct answer; 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer | 2 hours 15 minutes | Hindi/English |
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the Mains examination are given below, as per the General Administration Department resolution No. 2374 dated 16.07.2007 and letter No. 10771 dated 17.06.2026.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| Extremely Backward Class | 34% |
| Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe | 32% |
| Women who are domiciles of Bihar | 32% |
| Persons with disabilities who are domiciles of Bihar | 32% |
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Syllabus
The Mains syllabus is given in Annexure-Ka of the notification.
- Paper-1, Hindi: All the questions are of secondary (Madhyamik) level. They test the ability to express ideas in correct and clear Hindi and the power of comprehension, covering sentence, subordinate clause, phrase, words, sandhi (letters and visarga), noun, number, pronoun, adjective, adverb, synonyms and antonyms, and commonly used Hindi sayings and idioms, along with Hindi language and grammar.
- Paper-2, Part A, General Studies: (I) General Awareness: the candidate's general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society, current events and everyday observations in their scientific aspect. (II) Current Affairs: scientific progress, national/international awards, Indian languages, books, scripts, capitals, currency, sports and sportspersons, and important events. (III) Indian and Neighbouring Countries: history of neighbouring countries, history of India, culture, geography, economic affairs, independence movement, Indian agriculture and natural resources, Constitution of India, polity, the country's political system, Panchayati Raj, community development, Five-year Plans and national movement.
- Paper-2, Part B, General Science and Mathematics: General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography) and Mathematics (number system, computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationships between numbers, basic arithmetical process, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, interest, profit and loss).
- Paper-2, Part C, Comprehension/Logic/Reasoning/Mental Ability: Both verbal and non-verbal questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial configuration, problem solving, analysis, visual memory, odd man out, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and non-verbal classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding.
Documents Required for BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026
Candidates must hold the certificates issued by the competent authority in support of the claims made in the online application. At the time of verification, only the certificates uploaded in the online application will be accepted in original.
- Matriculation certificate
- Educational qualification degree/technical certificate (Provisional Certificate)
- Caste certificate for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
- Non-creamy layer certificate for Extremely Backward Class/Backward Class
- Income and asset certificate for Economically Weaker Sections
- Permanent residence (domicile) certificate
- Certificate for a son/daughter or grandson/granddaughter of a freedom fighter of Bihar State
- Disability certificate
- Certificate for age relaxation
- No objection certificate and other applicable certificates
All the required certificates must have been issued on or before 23.05.2025, the last date of the online application for the preliminary examination. Certificates issued after that date are not valid. Certificates other than the ones uploaded in the online application are not accepted.
How to Apply for BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026
Candidates have to submit the online application between 22.10.2026 and 31.10.2026. Applications sent by any other means are not accepted, and there is no need to send a copy of the online application to the Commission's office.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Apply Online
- Check that you are among the 1005 candidates who qualified in the preliminary examination.
- Open the Commission's online application portal and log in with your roll number and date of birth.
- Review the details. The details entered in the preliminary examination application cannot be changed.
- Submit the online application for the Mains examination before 11:59 p.m. (server time) on 31.10.2026.
- Keep a copy of the filled-in application form safely. The Application Form Number/Registration Number/Roll Number is needed for future correspondence, and no duplicate or second number or admit card is issued.
BSSC Field Assistant Mains 2026 Important Instructions
- Canvassing, giving wrong or incomplete information, or trying to influence the selection process in any improper way leads to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates guilty of malpractice may be debarred from future examinations of the Commission and may face legal action. Misconduct includes carrying mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, analog/digital/electronic watches or other electronic gadgets into the examination centre, using unfair means, impersonation, misbehaving with the centre superintendent/invigilator/observer, threatening or physically harming officials, and not signing at the place marked in the attendance sheet.
- Candidates must follow the instructions printed on the admit card and those displayed from time to time on the Commission's website.
- The decision of the Commission on eligibility, acceptance or rejection of applications, the selection process, conduct and allotment of examination centres, preparation of the result, and the selection and allotment against the posts is final and binding.
- By applying, the candidate declares that he/she has read the Commission's notice carefully and will submit all the required documents when the Commission asks for verification. If the information is found incorrect, the application is cancelled, and the candidate faces consequences as per law.
