Bihar State Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (BSFC) has opened recruitment for 259 vacancies across posts including Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Officer, Accountant, Quality Controller and Lower Grade Clerk.
The recruitment is being conducted through the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB), with the notification dated 24 August 2026 and online applications beginning 25 August 2026.
According to the official BCECEB notice, eligible candidates can submit their applications through the BSFC recruitment portal, while the application deadline is 24 September 2026.
The recruitment notice covers important details such as post-wise vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, selection procedure and the written examination. Candidates planning to apply should carefully check the eligibility requirements for their preferred post before completing the online form.
Bihar BSFC Recruitment 2026 (BCECEB(BSFC)-2026/01) – Overview
Notification Out — 259 Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Officer, Accountant, Quality Controller & Lower Grade Clerk Posts | Apply Online 25 August – 24 September 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) |
| Recruiting Organization | Bihar State Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd. (BSFC), Food & Consumer Protection Department, Govt. of Bihar |
| Advertisement Number | BCECEB(BSFC)-2026/01 dated 24.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Officer, Accountant, Quality Controller, Lower Grade Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 259 |
| Selection Basis | Written Examination — Panel Formation (Valid for 1 Year) |
| Application Mode | Online Mode Only |
| Job Location | State/District/Block-Level Postings Across Bihar |
| Official Website | bceceboard.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar BSFC Official Notification 2026
| Notification Name | Panel Formation for Assistant Manager, Assistant Accounts Officer, Accountant, Quality Controller & Lower Grade Clerk under BSFC |
| Governing Order Reference | General Administration Dept, Govt. of Bihar Letter No. 23/Niyukti-01-107/2025 (22260–22263) dated 01.12.2025, and Letter No. 6936 dated 17.04.2026 |
| Panel Validity | The selection panel formed through this recruitment will remain valid for 1 year only |
Important Dates 2026
- Notification Release Date: 24 August 2026
- Registration / Online Application / Fee Payment Start Date: 25 August 2026
- Last Date for Online Registration: 24 September 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment (Debit/Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking): 25 September 2026
- Application Correction/Edit Window: 26 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
- Admit Card Release Date: To Be Notified in Due Course
- Written Examination Date: To Be Notified in Due Course
- Result / Panel Formation: To Be Notified After Exam
Note: BCECEB reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of advertised posts as per requirement, without prior notice or assigning any reason, and also reserves the right to cancel the entire recruitment process, the advertisement, or any of its stages, at any point.
Age Limit (As on 01.01.2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum age limit is as fixed by the State Government from time to time, and will be reckoned as on 01.01.2026
Category-Wise Maximum Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
| Unreserved / General (Male) | 37 Years |
| BC / EBC (Male & Female) | 40 Years |
| Unreserved / General (Female) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 Years |
| Persons with Disability (PwBD) — All Categories | +10 Years Additional Relaxation |
Education Qualification — Post-Wise (Post Code Wise)
| Post (Post Code) | Required Qualification |
| Assistant Manager (01) | Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM/PGDM) from a UGC-recognized university or an AICTE-approved institution. (Note: Qualifications renamed after 2007 from PGDBM to PGDM are also accepted; equivalence to any qualification not explicitly named will NOT be considered.) |
| Assistant Accounts Officer (02) | (a) Chartered Accountancy (CA) along with B.Com degree from a recognized university OR (b) B.Com degree with 5 years’ experience as Assistant Accounts Officer or an equivalent post in Central Govt./Bihar Govt./PSU or Corporation under Central/Bihar Govt. |
| Accountant (03) | B.Com from a recognized university with CA-Inter (Intermediate) passed |
| Quality Controller (04) | B.Sc. (Agriculture) from a recognized university, OR B.Tech/B.E. in Food Science / Food Science & Technology / Agricultural Engineering / Biotechnology from a recognized university/AICTE-approved institution |
| Lower Grade Clerk (05) | Graduation from a recognized university, along with proficiency in computer operation and typing knowledge |
Clarification: Only the exact qualification names prescribed above will be accepted — no equivalent or differently-named degree/diploma will be considered valid on the basis of similarity, unless specifically stated in the notification.
Application Fee
| General / EWS / BC / EBC (Male & Female) | ₹1,200/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD (Divyang) (Male & Female) | ₹600/- |
| Fee Payment Window | 25 August 2026 to 25 September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Mode | Online — Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Net Banking (additional processing charge applicable as per payment mode) |
Note: The examination/counselling fee, once paid, is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other recruitment. If your payment is deducted from your bank account but the transaction shows as failed on the portal, the amount will be automatically refunded to your account — in such a case, candidates must re-attempt payment before the last date; the Board is not responsible for applications left incomplete due to payment failure.
BSFC Vacancy 2026 — Post-Wise & Pay-Level Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Grade Pay / Level |
| 01 | Assistant Manager | 81 | ₹9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,600 (Level-7) |
| 02 | Assistant Accounts Officer | 06 | ₹9,300–34,800, Grade Pay ₹4,600 (Level-7) |
| 03 | Accountant | 11 | PB-1, Grade Pay ₹2,400 (Level-4) |
| 04 | Quality Controller | 38 | PB-1, Grade Pay ₹2,400 (Level-4) |
| 05 | Lower Grade Clerk | 123 | PB-1, Grade Pay ₹1,900 (Level-2) |
| Total | 259 | — | |
Note: The number of posts indicated above can increase or decrease as per requirement, at the sole discretion of the Food & Consumer Protection Department, Government of Bihar, without prior notice.
Category-Wise Reservation Roster (Post-Wise Break-up)
| Category | Asst. Manager | Asst. Accounts Officer | Accountant | Quality Controller | Lower Grade Clerk |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 17 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 13 |
| SC Women | 4 | – | – | 1 | 6 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | – | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| ST Women | – | – | – | – | – |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 9 | – | 2 | 5 | 18 |
| EBC Women | 4 | – | – | 2 | 7 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 14 | – | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| BC Women | 2 | – | – | 1 | 5 |
| BC Women (Separate Quota) | 1 | – | – | 3 | 5 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 16 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 30 |
| UR Women | 8 | 1 | – | 4 | 16 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 | – | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| EWS Women | 2 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 81 | 6 | 11 | 38 | 123 |
Horizontal Reservation — PwBD & Freedom Fighters’ Dependents
| Category | Asst. Manager | Quality Controller | Lower Grade Clerk |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Deaf and Dumb (DD) | 0 | – | 1 |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) | 1 | – | 2 |
| Multiple Disability / Mental (MM) | 1 | – | 1 |
| Freedom Fighters’ Dependents | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Note: PwBD candidates get horizontal reservation, which is already included within the total advertised vacancies for each post, and NOT in addition to them. Similarly, reservation for dependents of freedom fighters (grandchildren) is horizontal and is applicable as per General Administration Department Letter No. 2526 dated 18.02.2016.
Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1: Online Application Submission with Fee Payment
- Stage 2: Written Examination (Objective Type) conducted by BCECEB
- Stage 3: Preparation of Selection Panel based on Written Exam Performance and Reservation Roster
- Stage 4: Document Verification of Panel-Listed Candidates
Important Points
- Selection is made purely on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination — there is no separate interview stage mentioned in this notification
- The panel prepared through this recruitment process will remain valid for 1 year only from the date of its formation
- Detailed exam syllabus, exam pattern, and subject-wise question paper structure are available in the official Information Brochure published on the BCECEB website — candidates are strongly advised to download and read it thoroughly before applying
BSFC 2026 Salary & Pay Scale (7th Pay Commission)
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Approx. Pay Range |
| Assistant Manager / Assistant Accounts Officer | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Accountant / Quality Controller | Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Lower Grade Clerk | Level-2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
Note: In addition to basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other standard Bihar Government/Corporation employee benefits as applicable at the time of appointment.
How to Apply Online for Bihar BSFC Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official BCECEB website — bceceboard.bihar.gov.in
- Click on the “Online Portal of Food & Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.” link, then click on “Apply Online”
- Read the on-screen instructions carefully, then click on “Click here for Registration”
- Step 1 (Registration): Fill in all requested details on screen using your own valid email ID and mobile number, since all further communication (Registration Number, Password) will be sent to these details
- Step 2 (Basic Details): Log in with your generated Registration Number and Password, complete the Basic Details section, and click Save & Next
- Step 3 (Educational Qualification Details): Fill in your educational qualification details accurately and click Save & Next
- Step 4 (Experience Details): Fill in your relevant work experience details (if applicable to the post) and click Save & Next
- Upload Photo & Signature: Upload a recent, high-contrast, colour passport-size photograph, and your signature (in Hindi or English) as per the prescribed format
- Preview Application: Carefully review all information filled in across every step; use the Back button to correct any errors before final submission
- Give your declaration and click “Final Submit” to lock in your application
- Payment of Examination/Counselling Fee: Pay the applicable fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking (an additional processing charge applies for online payment)
- Download & Print: After successful payment, download and print your submitted application form and transaction receipt, and keep them safely for future reference
Note: A hard copy of the application form does NOT need to be sent to the Board’s office — it will only be required at the time of Document Verification. Once submitted, the application form cannot be withdrawn, and the fee paid cannot be refunded or charged back under any circumstances (except automatically for genuinely failed transactions).
Application Correction (Edit) Window — What You Need to Know
- If you have made an error while filling your online application, you can correct it during the dedicated edit window from 26 September 2026 to 28 September 2026
- To edit, log in using your Registration Number and Password, click “Submit,” then click on the “Edit Details” link in your account
- After editing, you must go through all the steps again — Save & Next at every step, review the “Preview your Application Form” section, tick the declaration checkbox, and click “Final Submit” again to lock in the corrected data
- If you make an edit but do NOT complete the “Final Submit” process again, your previously edited data will NOT be considered final — your original submitted information will be treated as final
- No correction facility will be available after the edit window closes on 28 September 2026 — candidates who do not correct genuine errors within this window will be solely responsible for any incorrect entries in their application
- If correcting your category or other details results in a fee difference, you must pay the differential fee amount online during the correction window itself
Documents Required for BSFC Application 2026
- Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, Driving Licence)
- Matriculation / 10th Standard Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- Graduation / Post-Graduation Degree Certificate & Mark Sheets, as applicable to the post applied for
- Relevant Professional Qualification Certificate (CA/CA-Inter, MBA/PGDBM, B.Tech/B.E. as applicable)
- Experience Certificate, where claiming experience-based eligibility (applicable for Assistant Accounts Officer post option (b))
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC), if applicable, in the prescribed format
- EWS Certificate, if applicable, issued in the prescribed format
- PwBD (Divyang) Certificate, if applicable, issued by the competent medical authority
- Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate, if applicable (for grandchildren of freedom fighters)
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (high contrast, scanned) and signature in Hindi/English, as per the prescribed format
Note: Original documents will be verified against the details submitted in the online application only at the time of Document Verification. If any information is found false or does not match the original documents, the candidature will be cancelled and legal action may be initiated against the candidate.
Helpdesk & Contact Details
- Helpdesk Email (Payment-related issues): bangalorepgsd@billdesk.com
- Helpdesk Email (General queries): helpdesk.bceceboard@bihar.gov.in
- Helpdesk Phone Number: 0612-2220230
- Candidates facing any difficulty related to online application or fee payment can reach out via the above email or phone number for prompt assistance
About Bihar State Food & Civil Supplies Corporation (BSFC)
- BSFC is a Government of Bihar undertaking under the Food & Consumer Protection Department, responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of food grains and essential commodities across the state
- The Corporation undertakes procurement operations, storage management, and transportation of food grains from surplus to deficit regions within Bihar
- It also monitors the functioning of Fair Price Shops (FPS) and oversees the distribution of essential commodities to targeted beneficiaries under various government welfare schemes
- Employees of BSFC are provided competitive salary packages, allowances, medical benefits, retirement benefits, and other perks as per corporation rules and regulations
- Working at BSFC offers stable government employment along with the opportunity to contribute directly to Bihar’s food security and public distribution system
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FAQs — Bihar BSFC Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many total vacancies are there in Bihar BSFC Recruitment 2026?
A total of 259 vacancies have been announced across 5 posts — Assistant Manager (81), Assistant Accounts Officer (6), Accountant (11), Quality Controller (38), and Lower Grade Clerk (123).
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
The online registration window closes on 24 September 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 25 September 2026.
Q3. What is the minimum qualification for the Lower Grade Clerk post?
Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognized university, along with proficiency in computer operation and typing knowledge.
Q4. Is there an interview in the selection process?
No. As per the notification, selection is based purely on performance in the written examination, followed by preparation of a selection panel — there is no separate interview stage mentioned.
Q5. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
₹1,200/- for General/EWS/BC/EBC category candidates, and ₹600/- for SC/ST/PwBD (Divyang) category candidates.
Q6. Is there a correction facility after submitting the application?
Yes, candidates can correct genuine errors in their application during the edit window from 26 September 2026 to 28 September 2026 only.
Q7. How long will the selection panel remain valid?
As per the notification, the panel formed through this recruitment process will remain valid for 1 year only from the date of its formation.
Q8. Can the number of vacancies change after the notification is released?
Yes. The notification clearly states that the number of advertised posts is subject to change (increase or decrease) as per requirement, without prior notice.