BPSC District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 – Complete Details
Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Name: District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director
Advt No.: 38/2025
Total Vacancies: 47 (including 16 reserved for women)
Official Website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
About Recruitment
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 38/2025 for the recruitment of District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director posts. A total of 47 vacancies are available, with 16 reserved for women under horizontal reservation. Selection will be conducted through Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, Interview, and Document Verification.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: 30 May 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 3 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 24 June 2025
- Admit Card Release: 31 July 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: 3 August 2025 (12:00 PM – 02:00 PM)
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 20 August 2025
- Mains Exam Date: To be announced
- Interview Dates: To be announced
Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 19 | 7 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 5 | 2 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0 | 0 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 9 | 3 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 6 | 2 |
| Backward Class Women | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 47 | 16 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university. Degree must be completed on or before the last date of application.
- Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age (General/UR Male): 37 years
- Maximum Age (General/UR Female, BC, EBC – Male & Female): 40 years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST – Male & Female): 42 years
- Age relaxation as per Bihar Government rules.
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹600
- SC / ST / Women / PwBD: ₹150
Selection Process
- Preliminary Examination (Objective):
- Screening test on General Studies
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 150
- Mains Examination (Written):
- General Hindi (Qualifying, 100 marks)
- General Studies I (300 marks)
- General Studies II (300 marks)
- One Optional Subject (Economics / Mathematics / Statistics – 300 marks)
- Interview:
- Carries 120 marks
- Assesses communication skills, personality, and suitability for the post
- Document Verification
- Final merit list based on Mains + Interview marks
Pay Scale
- Pay Level: Level 9 (7th CPC)
- Salary Range: ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 + allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.)
Preliminary Exam Syllabus & Pattern
- Single objective-type paper on General Studies covering:
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography of India and Bihar
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- General Science
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Bihar-specific schemes, development, and economy
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
How to Check & Download BPSC DSO/AD Answer Key 2025
- Visit bpsc.bih.nic.in
- Go to Latest Updates / Notice Board section
- Click on DSO / AD Answer Key 2025
- Select your paper set/code (if applicable)
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
Important Links – BPSC District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director 2025
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Download Answer Key
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Check Answer Key Notice
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Download Admit Card
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Check Admit Card Notice
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Check Exam Date Notice
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Apply Online for Job Vacancy
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Download Official Notification
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Official Website
BPSC District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 – FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for BPSC DSO/AD 2025?
A1. There are 47 vacancies, including 16 posts reserved for women.
Q2. What is the official website to apply for BPSC DSO/AD 2025?
A2. The official website is bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Q3. What is the starting and last date to apply online?
A3. Online applications start on 3 June 2025 and the last date is 24 June 2025.
Q4. What is the age eligibility for this recruitment?
A4. Minimum age is 21 years, and maximum age is 37 years for General/UR Male (age relaxation as per government rules for other categories).
Q5. What is the educational qualification required?
A5. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university.
Q6. What is the application fee?
A6. ₹600 for General / OBC / EWS candidates and ₹150 for SC / ST / Women / PwBD candidates.
Q7. What is the selection process for BPSC DSO/AD 2025?
A7. Selection includes Preliminary Examination (Objective), Mains Examination (Written), Interview, and Document Verification.
Q8. When will the Preliminary Exam be conducted?
A8. The Preliminary Exam is scheduled for 3 August 2025 (12:00 PM – 02:00 PM).
Q9. How can I download the Answer Key?
A9. Visit Download Answer Key or check the Answer Key Notice.
Q10. What is the pay scale for the DSO/AD post?
A10. Pay Level is Level 9 (7th CPC) with a salary range of ₹53,100 – ₹1,67,800 plus allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.).
Q11. When will the Admit Card be released?
A11. Admit Cards will be released on 31 July 2025 and can be downloaded from BPSC Candidate Login.
Q12. How is the final merit list prepared?
A12. The final merit list is based on marks obtained in Mains Examination and Interview.