BSSC Sports Teacher Vacancy 2025 – Eligibility, Dates, and Application Process

If you love sports and want to make a career teaching/training others, the BSSC Sports Coach Recruitment 2025 is a big opportunity. BSSC means Bihar Staff Selection Commission. In 2025, they announced posts for Sports Trainer / Sports Coach (क्रीड़ा प्रशिक्षक).

In this post, I will explain everything in easy words — who can apply, what you need, how to apply, and important dates.

What is this recruitment all about?

• BSSC has released a notice for recruiting 379 Sports Coach / Sports Trainer posts in the Bihar Sports Department.
• These coaches will help students and athletes learn skills, train in sports, and help with fitness programs.
• This job is government employment, meaning stability, and working under the state sports authority.

Important Dates

Here are the key dates you must remember.

These dates are based on the official notice (Advt. 08/2025) released by BSSC.

Eligibility / What you must have

To be eligible, you must satisfy both the academic qualifications and sports achievements. Also, age rules apply.

Academic / Technical Qualifications

• You must have a Graduation degree (in any subject) from a recognised university.
• In addition, you need a technical qualification in sports coaching. For example:
  • Diploma in Sports Coaching from a recognised institute such as NSNIS (Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports) under SAI.
  • Or a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Coaching (PGDSC) from a central sports university or equivalent recognised institution.
  • Or equivalent qualification from a UGC-recognised sports university.

Sports / Achievement Criteria

You must also show proof that you have participated in sports competitions at a high level. Some common criteria:

• Represented your country in an international competition.
• Or represented your state in national or inter-university or recognised championship events at least twice.
• Or participated in inter-service competitions, police games, railway championships, etc at least three times.

Ensure that you have certificates, score sheets, or other relevant documents ready as proof.

Age Limit

Age is checked as of 1 August 2025 (or another date specified in the notification).

• Minimum age: 21 years
• Maximum age (for unreserved/general male): 37 years
• Relaxation for reserved categories (SC / ST, OBC, women) and for disabled persons as per government norms.

Selection Process: How are candidates chosen?

The selection will happen in stages. You must clear each stage to move ahead.

1. Written Examination
   • The written test is usually 150 marks.
   • Questions may test knowledge of sports theory, coaching methods, rules, physical education, general knowledge, etc.
2. Interview / Viva / Practical
   • After the written exam, a viva-voce or interview or practical test (demonstration) may be held.
   • This may be worth 50 marks, making the total 200 marks.
3. Document Verification
   • If you clear the exam + interview, you will be asked to show all your certificates, identity proofs etc.
   • Verification ensures your eligibility is genuine.
4. Medical / Physical test (if required)
   • You may have to undergo a medical test to check if you are fit for a coaching job.

Finally, a merit list is prepared. Based on your marks and category reservation rules, you may be selected.

Application Fee & How to Apply

• The application fee is ₹ 100 for all categories (male, female, SC, ST, others).
• You must apply online through the BSSC official website: bssc.bihar.gov.in
• Steps generally:
  1. Go to BSSC’s website → find “Advertisement 08/2025 – Sports Trainer”
  2. Fill the application form with personal details, education, sports achievements, etc.
  3. Upload scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates)
  4. Pay the application fee online
  5. Submit and download/print the application form
• Always keep a copy of your submitted form and proof of payment.

Tips to Prepare and Succeed

• Understand the exam syllabus: read about sports theory, coaching, rules, and physiology.
• Practice past papers (if available) and mock tests to build speed and accuracy.
• Gather your sports achievement documents early — certificates, participation proofs, etc.
• Be ready for the interview / practical test: rehearse explaining how you would coach a sport.
• Keep track of updates via BSSC’s official site so you don’t miss corrections, admit cards, or exam dates.
• Meet deadlines strictly — submit your application and payment well before the last date.
• Be honest in your form — wrong info may lead to disqualification.

Why is this job special

• You will work with young athletes and help them grow in sports.
• It’s in the government sector: job security, benefits, and a stable career.
• You get to use both your sporting experience and teaching skills.
• It is an opportunity to make your passion into your profession.