Chaudhary stated that the Bihar cabinet approved 129 proposals, including those related to recruitment in various departments and road construction. The increased DA will be effective from July 1, 2025, for government employees and pensioners. This increase will impose an additional financial burden of Rs 917 crore on the state government.

Furthermore, several other announcements were made:

* The amount under the Chief Minister’s Boy/Girl Scholarship Scheme has been increased from Rs 1800 annually to Rs 3600. This annual increase is for classes 9 to 10. Similarly, for classes 1 to 4, it has been increased from Rs 600 to Rs 1200 annually; for classes 5 to 6, from Rs 1200 to Rs 2400; and for classes 7 and 8, from Rs 1800 to Rs 3600 annually.
* Under the ‘Economic Solution, Strength to Youth’ initiative of the Seven Resolutions, graduates will now be included in the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme and will be given a self-help allowance of Rs 1000 per month for two years. Earlier, this amount was given only to youths who had passed the intermediate examination.
* The Cabinet approved a stipend of Rs 5,000 per month for three years for advocates. This amount will be given to advocates enrolled on or after January 1, 2024.
* Rs 5 lakh will be provided to advocate associations in the state to establish e-libraries. For this, Rs 30 crore will be given as a one-time assistance to the Bihar Advocate Welfare Trust Committee. A comprehensive policy has been prepared for this.
* Significant amendments have been made for the better implementation of the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme. The main points include making the education loan up to a maximum of Rs 4 lakh interest-free. Also, the repayment period for loans up to Rs 2 lakh has been increased from 60 months to 84 months. In addition, the repayment period for education loans of more than Rs 2 lakh has been increased from 84 months to 120 months. In case of the beneficiary’s death, the remaining loan amount will be waived.
* Under the Mahadalit, Dalit, and Minority Extremely Backward Class Akshar Anchal Yojana, the amount given annually to education servants or Talimi Markaz has been increased from Rs 3405 to Rs 12,000. Rs 10,000 will be given to buy a smart phone.
* Approval has been given to increase the approved honorarium of retired army drivers from the Army Welfare Placement Organization Agency to Rs 25,750 to Rs 30,000 per month for the operational work of vehicles running under the Emergency Assistance System (ERSS) project.
* Rs 25,000 will be given to development friends recruited under Scheduled Castes and Tribes to buy tablets. For this, Rs 24 crore 54 lakh 25 thousand has been approved. Transport allowance and stationery allowance have also been increased with effect from September 1, 2025, increasing them from Rs 1900 to Rs 2500 and Rs 900 to Rs 1500 respectively.
* Approval was given to increase the honorarium of contractual ANM employees from Rs 11,500 to Rs 15,000 per month and to provide for an annual increase of 5% to strengthen the vaccination campaign in urban areas.

**Recruitment in Various Locations:**

* 45 posts have been created for the operation of the National Dolphin Research Center, Patna.
* Approval for 172 posts for the management, care, and maintenance of wildlife in Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park.
* To strengthen the administrative management system of the Forest and Environment Department, to control forestry work and better coordination with the general public, 9 new forest divisions have been created. 927 posts have been approved in these.
* Approval has been given for the creation of 78 posts in the secretariat and related offices under the Department of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change.
* 42 posts of Bihar Secretariat Service, Bihar Secretariat Stenographic Service, Bihar Secretariat Clerical Service, and Office Attendant/Attendant have been created in the Fire Service Headquarters.
* 40 posts of retired clerks and 40 posts of contract-based computer operators have been created in Beltron.
* The decision to approve the Bihar Civil Court, Court Manager (Selection, Appointment and Other Service Conditions) Rules 2025 has been taken.
* In addition to the previously approved 177 posts under the follower category in the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), approval has been given for the creation of 73 new posts.
* Approval for the establishment of a new district Gavy Vikas office in 9 districts and the creation of 72 new posts of various categories in the non-plan head under the Gavy Vikas Directorate.
* 139 new posts of various categories have been created to run the Directorate of Museums (Headquarters) and other government museums smoothly.

**Funds Released for Airport Study:**

The state government has approved Rs 1 crore 21 lakh 58 thousand for the pre-feasibility study of the airport in Motihari, Chhapra, and Bhagalpur to be conducted by the Airports Authority of India, and for their selection. Administrative approval of Rs 472 crore 12 lakh has been given to acquire 931 acres of land for the construction of a greenfield airport under Sultanganj of Bhagalpur. Rs 147 crore 76 lakh has been approved as compensation for acquiring 12.08 acres of land for the runway expansion of the airport in Saharsa.

**Other Important Announcements of the Cabinet:**

* The Cabinet has decided to select the Common Service Center e-Governance Services India Limited as the verification site to simplify the annual life certification of pensioners, so that pensioners can get free certification at the nearest Common Service Center.
* Approval has been given to the formation of the Bihar Administrative Service Rules 2025.
* Under the Chief Minister Divyangjan Empowerment Student Scheme Sambal, provisions have been amended in the battery-operated tri-cycle and the type and number of artificial limbs, assistive devices have been expanded. For this, an additional approval of Rs 8 crore 11 lakh 57 thousand has been given.

**Formation of Cyber Crime and Security Unit:**

A separate Cyber Crime and Security Unit has been formed to properly investigate the rapidly increasing cases of cybercrime in the state and to punish the concerned criminals. This unit, currently functioning under the Economic Offenses Unit (EOU), has been separated. It will work directly under the police headquarters. For its operation, 23 new posts have been created and the earlier created and released 321 posts of various categories have been earmarked and 207 posts have been transferred.

In addition, a detailed procedure has been determined under the new law to seize the property deposited by criminals or corrupt individuals from any kind of criminal activity. Rules have been framed under various sections of the Indian Citizens’ Security Code, 2023. Special rules have been prepared for considering, investigating, and investigating the property seizure proposals presented before the criminal courts and magistrates in Bihar. This is to expedite the process of property seizure.

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1711 positions for Prohibition Constables and Mobile Squad Constables, along with 2417 vacancies for Jail Warders. The selection board released the notification on September 26th. Let’s delve into the eligibility criteria, including age limits, and the selection process for these positions.

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must have successfully completed their 12th-grade education from any recognized board. Candidates holding equivalent qualifications from the state government’s Madrasa Board and Sanskrit Board are also eligible to apply. The age of the applicants should fall between 18 and 25 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories.

To apply, visit the official website csbc.bihar.gov.in. Click on the Prohibition Dep tab on the homepage. Then, click on the apply link. Complete the registration, fill out the form, upload the necessary documents, pay the fees, and submit the application.

Candidates can download the recruitment notification by clicking on the provided link.

The selection process will involve a written examination, a physical efficiency test, a physical standard test, document verification, and other related procedures. The written examination will consist of 100 questions, totaling 100 marks, to be completed in two hours. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to refer to the official recruitment advertisement.

Nasar Javed has been appointed as the head of the new terror camp. He is identified as the mastermind behind the 2007 Hyderabad blasts. His responsibilities encompass the overall operation of the camp and control of the terrorist network, including tasks such as funding, recruitment, and module creation. Nasar is actively engaging with the existing network to prepare new terrorists. The 2007 Hyderabad blasts included an explosion at the Makka Masjid on May 18, resulting in 13 fatalities, and a second blast on August 25, which claimed 35 lives.

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 432 vacancies. It presents a golden chance for 12th-pass candidates to secure a government job. Applicants must meet the specified age criteria and selection process requirements.

Candidates applying for these positions must have passed 12th grade from a recognized board. Additionally, proficiency in Hindi and English stenography, along with computer typing skills and basic computer knowledge, is essential. Applicants must be between 18 and 37 years old. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories including OBC, SC, and ST candidates. As per the official notification, only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible for reservation benefits.

The application fee for all categories is 100 rupees, payable online. For more detailed information, candidates are advised to refer to the official vacancy notification.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official BSSC website: onlinebssc.com.
2. Navigate to the notice board section on the homepage.
3. Click on the Stenographer apply link.
4. Enter the required details and complete the form.
5. Upload the necessary documents.
6. Pay the fee and submit the application.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected for the Stenographer positions through a written examination, a practical test, document verification, and a medical examination. The written examination will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 600 marks. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks, and each incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 1 mark. The exam will be conducted in both Hindi and English.

Three questions from the examination were removed, and multiple answers were accepted for one question. Prior to this, 12 questions were removed from the ADEO examination, which led to dissatisfaction among the candidates.

This recruitment drive aims to appoint 105 Civil and 16 Electrical/Mechanical Sub Engineers in Chhattisgarh. A total of 11,121 candidates appeared for the Civil examination, and 4,694 candidates appeared for the Electrical/Mechanical examination. A combined merit list, including the marks obtained, has been released for both branches.