Bihar cabinet approves ₹100 fee for all recruitment exams

PATNA: The Bihar cabinet, chaired by chief minister Nitish Kumar, on Tuesday approved a series of proposals, including a uniform application fee (₹100) for recruitment exams, infrastructure developments in tourism hot spots, and enhancements to teacher recognition programs. The meeting cleared as many as 16 agendas, focusing on easing financial burdens for job aspirants and boosting the state's educational and hospitality sectors.

- Subhash Pathak

The cabinet gave its go ahead to a proposal from the general administration department (GAD) to standardise the fee for preliminary examinations across all state recruitment drives at just ₹100. Notably, candidates who qualify for the main examinations will not be required to pay any additional fees. This decision applies to exams conducted by key bodies such as the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC), Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC), Bihar Police Subordinate Service Commission (BPSSC) and the Central Const