The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially announced the exam date for the recruitment of District Statistical Officers (DSO) and Assistant Directors (AD) under Advertisement No. 38/2025. The preliminary examination will be held on August 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.The recruitment drive aims to fill 47 posts, including 16 seats reserved for women, in the Planning and Development Department of the Bihar government. Candidates who applied between June 3 and June 24 are advised to check the official notification on bpsc.bih.nic.in.
BPSC DSO/AD exam date 2025
The official notice released by BPSC authorities mentions the examination date and shift timings. Check notice below:
BPSC DSO/AD eligibility criteria 2025
To apply for BPSC DSO/AD 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university.
- Age Limit (as on Aug 1, 2025):
- General (Male): 21 to 37 years
- Female/Backward Classes/Economically Backward Classes: Up to 40 years
- Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe: Up to 42 years
Selection Process
The selection process comprises three key stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Objective type): General knowledge and basic statistics. Qualifying in nature.
- Main Exam (Descriptive): Subject-specific papers on statistics, economics, and administrative topics.
- Interview: Assessment of analytical and decision-making skills.
The final selection of candidates will be based on the combined marks obtained in the Main examination and the Interview round. Only those who qualify in the preliminary exam will be allowed to appear for the mains. Candidates who perform well in both the mains and the interview will be shortlisted for appointment, subject to final document verification. The verification process will ensure that all eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and reservation claims are met as per the BPSC norms before the final merit list is released.TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
