The Bihar Employee Selection Commission (BSSC) has announced a major recruitment drive for Sports Trainer (Krida Prashikshak) positions. This initiative aims to strengthen Bihar’s sports infrastructure by appointing qualified professionals who can train and nurture athletic talent across the state. With 379 vacancies available, this is a golden opportunity for sports enthusiasts to build a stable government career while pursuing their passion for sports.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 9th October 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 9th November 2025 |
| Final Submission Date | 11th November 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculation Date | 1st August 2025 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | ₹100 |
| Payment Modes | Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking |
| Important Note | Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable |
Vacancy Distribution
Total Posts: 379
Category-wise Breakdown:
- Unreserved (UR): 152 posts
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 61 posts
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 04 posts
- Extremely Backward Class (EBC): 68 posts
- Backward Class (BC): 45 posts
- Backward Class Women: 11 posts
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 38 posts
Additional Reservations:
- Women: 128 posts (35% horizontal reservation)
- PwBD: 15 posts (4% horizontal reservation)
Eligibility Criteria
A. Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university
B. Technical Qualification (Any One):
- Diploma in Sports Coaching from Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS)
- PG Diploma in Sports Coaching from LNUPE, Gwalior
- PG Diploma from Central Sports University
- Equivalent qualification from UGC-recognized Sports University
C. Sports Achievement (Any One):
- Represented India in international competition OR
- Represented State in national/international championship OR
- Participated in Olympics/Commonwealth Games/Asian Games OR
- Participated in All India Inter-University championship twice OR
- Participated in Inter-Service competitions thrice
Pay Scale
- Salary Level: Level-6
- Benefits: As per 7th Pay Commission recommendations
- Job Security: Permanent government position with all attendant benefits
Selection Process
Two-Stage Selection:
- Written Examination (150 Marks)
- Type: Objective MCQs
- Duration: 2 hours
- Sections:
- General Knowledge (30 questions)
- Allied Science in Sports (60 questions)
- Main Sports (60 questions)
- Personal Interview (50 Marks)
- For candidates qualifying written exam
Qualifying Marks:
- UR: 40%
- BC: 36.5%
- EBC: 34%
- SC/ST/Women/PwBD: 32%
Note: Preliminary exam may be conducted if applications exceed 40,000
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit Official Website
- Go to bssc.bihar.gov.in
- Registration
- Click on “Sports Trainer Recruitment 2025”
- Register with valid mobile number and email
- Form Filling
- Enter personal details exactly as per matric certificate
- Select correct reservation category
- Provide educational and sports achievement details
- Document Upload
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature (Hindi and English)
- Required certificates (to be uploaded later)
- Fee Payment
- Pay ₹100 through available online modes
- Keep payment receipt safe
- Final Submission
- Review all details carefully
- Submit application
- Download confirmation page
