BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025: High-Priority Government Job Notification Released!
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
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The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the official notification for the District Statistical Officer (DSO) / Assistant Director (Statistics) Main (Written) Competitive Examination 2025 under Advertisement No. 38/2025. This is an excellent opportunity for aspirants who appeared in the BPSC DSO Preliminary Examination and have been declared qualified for the Main exam as per the notification dated 03-08-2025.
This article provides a comprehensive, SEO-optimized, 2000-word guide covering the official syllabus structure, subjects, steps to apply, important dates, instructions, FAQs, and all details extracted from the PDF.
Total Vacancies
The recruitment is being conducted for:
✔ District Statistical Officer (DSO)
✔ Assistant Director (Statistics)
Total posts notified earlier in the preliminary advertisement were 47 seats (संयुक्त रूप से) under the Planning & Development Department, Bihar.
(Main exam notification does not change vacancies.)
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Advertisement No. 38/2025
Short Description: BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) The Bihar Public Service Commission invites online applications for the Main (Written) Examination of the District Statistical Officer / Assistant Director (Statistics) posts. Candidates who qualified for the Preliminary Examination (held earlier as per notification dated 03-08-2025) are eligible to apply for the Main exam. The Main exam will consist of three descriptive subjects, carrying a total of 900 marks. Candidates must apply online and upload all required documents. Offline submissions or postal applications are not allowed. The Main Written Examination will be conducted in Patna. Candidates must keep all educational and reservation certificates updated as per the date requirements.
Important Dates and Application Fee: BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Application Begins | 22-11-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12-12-2025 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | As per online portal timelines |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced on BPSC portal |
| Main Written Examination Date | Not mentioned; to be announced later |
| Interview / Document Verification | After written exam |
Application Fee
Application fees are applicable as per the candidate’s category:
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS / Outside Bihar candidates | Applicable category-wise as per BPSC rules |
| SC / ST (Bihar) | Concessional as per BPSC fee structure |
| Women (Permanent residents of Bihar) | Concessional |
| Physically Disabled (PH) | Concessional |
The PDF mentions that the fee must be paid online; a detailed amount structure is given in the original rules for BPSC Main exams.
Mode of Payment
- Online mode only
- Debit Card / Credit Card
- Net Banking / UPI
Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Qualification Details: BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Total Vacancy | Pay Scale | Educational Qualification |
| District Statistical Officer (DSO) | 47 (combined earlier) | As per the Level-9/10 Govt Pay Matrix | Post Graduation in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics with Statistics (as per preliminary advertisement—not repeated in Main exam PDF) |
| Assistant Director (Statistics) | Included in the same total | As per the Govt norms | PG as above |
(Main exam notification does not re-list qualifications; the reference is taken from an earlier official notification. The current PDF only deals with the Main examination process.
Main Written Examination Structure (Very Important)
There will be three descriptive papers:
| Paper | Subject | Duration | Marks |
| Paper 1 | General Hindi (सामान्य हिन्दी – लेखन, अनुवाद, व्याकरण, संक्षेपण) | 3 hours | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Studies (सामान्य अध्ययन) | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper 3 | Statistics (सांख्यिकी – विशेषज्ञ विषय) | 3 hours | 300 |
| Paper 4 | Optional Subject – Statistics (वैकल्पिक विषय) | 3 hours | 300 |
Total Marks: 1000 marks (including optional)
The Hindi paper is qualifying only.
Important Conditions:
- Hindi answers cannot be written in any other language.
- Candidates scoring below 30% in the qualifying Hindi paper will be disqualified.
- Minimum qualifying marks for reserved categories:
- 40% General
- 36.5% OBC
- 34% SC/ST
- 32% Women & Economically Backward Classes
Note: Age Limit:- General Category: As per original Advertisement (likely 21–37 yrs).OBC/EBC: +3 yearsSC/ST: +5 yearsWomen of the backward class: Additional relaxation
- As per the Bihar Govt. reservation rules. PH candidates: relaxation as per rules.Government employees: as per service norms.
- 24-06-2025
- General Category: As per original Advertisement (likely 21–37 yrs).OBC/EBC: +3 yearsSC/ST: +5 yearsWomen of the backward class: Additional relaxation
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide): BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in
- Click Apply Online under this advertisement.
- Log in using your User Name and Password.
- Fill in personal details, educational details, and reservation category.
- Upload required documents in PDF/JPEG formats.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the final form.
- After submission, go to My Account › Application Status and download the application PDF.
- Keep printed copies safely for future verification.
No offline submission of printed forms is required as per the Main exam notification.
Documents Required: BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
- Prelims Exam Admit Card
- Prelims Score Sheet & Result proof
- Photo ID (Aadhaar/Driving License/Voter ID)
- Matriculation Certificate (as age proof)
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/EBC/BC)
- EWS Certificate (valid as per 2019 rules)
- Domicile Certificate for reserved categories
- Disability Certificate (PH Candidate)
- NOC (If employed in Govt/PSU)
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Signature in required format
- Educational Certificates & Mark sheets (Graduation & PG)
Selection Process: BPSC DSO Recruitment 2025
1. Main Written Examination
- Descriptive format
- 3+1 papers
- 900–1000 total marks
- Hindi qualifying only
2. Interview (साक्षात्कार)
- Only for Main exam qualifiers
- Carries 120 marks
- Hindi proficiency will also be evaluated
3. Final Merit List
Prepared based on:
- Marks in General Studies, Statistics, and Optional Paper
- Interview marks
- Reservation rules
Important Instructions (Very Crucial)
- All certificates must be valid before 24-06-2025, the cut-off date.
- Candidates who do not upload the correct documents will be rejected.
- No corrections will be allowed after the final submission.
- Incomplete payments = incomplete applications.
- BPSC may reject applications violating instructions at any stage.
- Only those with valid reservation certificates will get reservation benefits.
- Changes in caste/reservation after prelims will not be accepted.
- Mobile number and email must remain active till recruitment completion.
- Internet connection must remain stable during form submission.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Who is eligible to apply for the BPSC DSO Main Examination 2025?
Only those candidates who have qualified for the Preliminary Examination (03-08-2025 notification) are eligible for the Main exam.
What is the cut-off date for documents and eligibility?
All reservation, age, and caste certificates must be valid before 24-06-2025, as per Page 3 of the PDF.
Is the Hindi paper compulsory?
Yes. The Hindi paper is qualifying in nature, and candidates scoring less than 30% will be disqualified.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| BPSC Official Website | https://www.bpsc.bihar.gov.in |
| Apply Online | Via BPSC portal |
| Help Desk | Available on the BPSC website |
