BPSC District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 (Short Details)

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released Advertisement No. 38/2025 for the regular appointment of 47 District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director posts under the Planning & Development Department, Bihar.

This is a significant opportunity for eligible Indian citizens with a Master's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics to join the Bihar Government.

This page provides a concise overview of the key details including important dates, vacancy breakdown, eligibility, age limits, application fees, and the selection process. For complete and detailed information, candidates are strongly advised to refer to the official notification on the BPSC website.

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)

District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director Recruitment 2025

BPSC Advt. No. 38/2025

Important Dates
Online Application Start Date03.06.2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission24.06.2025
Preliminary Exam DateTo Be Announced
Main Exam DateTo Be Announced
Interview DateTo Be Announced
Application Fee
Category Application Fee (₹)
General / Other State Candidates600/-
Bihar State Female/ EBC / BC/ SC / ST / PH150/-
  • Additional biometric fee of ₹200/- if Aadhaar number is not provided.
  • Payment can be made online.
Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
Educational Qualification
Post NameTotal PostEducation Qualification
District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director in Planning & Development Department 47
  • Master Degree in Statistics / Mathematics / Economics from Any Recognized University in India.
  • For more Details Refer to Notification
Vacancy Details (Total: 47 Posts)
S. No. Category Total Posts Women (35% Horizontal Reservation)
1.Unreserved1907
2.Economically Weaker Section (EWS)0502
3.Scheduled Caste (SC)0702
4.Scheduled Tribe (ST)0000
5.Extremely Backward Class (EBC)0903
6.Backward Class (BC)0602
7.Backward Class Ladies (BCL)0100
Total4716
  • Freedom Fighter's Grandchildren (2% Horizontal Reservation): 01 Post.
  • PwD Horizontal Reservation: OH-01, MD-01.
Selection Process
  • The selection will be based on a **Preliminary Examination**, **Main (Written) Examination**, and **Interview**.
  • Preliminary Exam: General Studies (150 Marks, 2 hours, Objective type, 1/3 negative marking). Qualifying in nature (40% for UR, 36.5% BC, 34% EBC, 32% SC/ST/Female/PwD). 10 times vacancies shortlisted for Main.
  • Main Exam: Written (Subjective) type.
    • Compulsory: General Hindi (100 marks, 30% qualifying), General Studies Paper I (300 marks), General Studies Paper II (300 marks).
    • Optional (Choose one): Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics (300 marks).
    • Minimum qualifying marks for Main (combined of GS papers and Optional): 40% for UR, 36.5% BC, 34% EBC, 32% SC/ST/Female/PwD.
    • 2.5 times vacancies shortlisted for Interview based on Main Exam marks + contractual experience marks.
  • Interview: 120 Marks. Mandatory to attend.
  • Contractual Experience Preference: Up to 25 additional marks (5 marks per year) for satisfactory service as DSO/Assistant Director on contract in Bihar.
  • Final merit list based on Main Exam + Interview marks.
How to Apply Online (Summary)
  • Apply online through the BPSC website: www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in or onlinebpsc.bihar.gov.in.
  • Mandatory One Time Registration (OTR) on the new portal.
  • Fill personal, address, qualification, and experience details.
  • Upload live photo via webcam, and scanned English & Hindi signatures.
  • Pay application fee online.
  • Download and print the final application form.
  • Ensure all details match original certificates.
Some Important Links
Apply OnlineLink will be active on 03/06/2025
BPSC Online Application PortalClick Here
Download Detailed Notification (Advt. No. 38/2025)Click Here
Official BPSC WebsiteClick Here