Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Post Exam Name: District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director
Advt No.: 38/2025
Total Vacancies: 47 (including 16 reserved for women)
Official Website: bpsc.bih.nic.in
Important Dates:
- Online Application Start Date: 03 June 2025
- Application Last Date: 24 June 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 24 June 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: 31 July 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: 03 August 2025 (12:00 PM – 02:00 PM)
- Mains Exam Date: To be announced
- Result Date: To be updated
Candidates must confirm dates through the official BPSC website.
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS / Other State Candidates: ₹600
- SC / ST / Female Candidates of Bihar: ₹150
- PH Candidates: ₹200
Payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age:
- UR Male: 37 Years
- UR Female / OBC / EBC (Male & Female): 40 Years
- SC / ST (Male & Female): 42 Years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per Bihar Government rules.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Applied Economics from a recognized university in India.
The degree must be obtained on or before the last date of application submission.
Vacancy Details:
- Post Name: District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director
- Total Posts: 47 (including 16 reserved for women)
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type – CBT Based)
- Main Written Examination (Descriptive)
- Interview (Personality Test)
- Document Verification
Final Selection will be based on the marks secured in the Main Examination and Interview only.
Exam Pattern:
Preliminary Exam:
- Mode: Online (CBT-Based)
- Type: Objective (MCQ)
- Marks: 150
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Subjects: General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Military Aptitude
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -0.25 for wrong answer
- Medium: Hindi & English
Main Exam:
- Mode: Written
- Marks: 1000
- Duration: 3 Hours
Interview:
- Marks: 120
How to Download Admit Card:
- Visit: bpsc.bih.nic.in or bpsconline.bihar.gov.in
- Login using Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
- Verify details such as exam date, time, and venue
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