The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Block Statistical Officer (BSO) and Sub Statistical Officer (SSO) under Advertisement No. 01/2025. A total of 682 vacancies have been announced for these posts under the Directorate of Economics and Statistics, functioning under the Department of Planning and Development, Government of Bihar.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the BSSC official website from 1st April 2025 to 21st April 2025. This recruitment drive offers a promising opportunity for graduates in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics to secure a stable government job in Bihar.
Important Dates
Candidates applying for the BSSC Statistical Officer Recruitment 2025 must take note of the following important dates:
- Notification Release Date: 11th March 2025
- Application Start Date: 1st April 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 21st April 2025
- Last Date to Pay Application Fee: 19th April 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: To Be Notified
- Main Exam Date: To Be Notified
Application Fees
The application fee must be paid online via credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI. Applications without fees will not be considered.
- General/ BC/ EBC: Rs. 540/-
- SC/ ST/ All Female (Bihar Residents): Rs. 135/-
- PwBD Candidates: Rs. 135/-
Note: The application fee is non-refundable.
Vacancy Details
Below is the category-wise breakdown of the 682 vacancies announced:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 313 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 98 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 07 |
| Very Backward Class (VBC) | 112 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 62 |
| Backward Class Women | 22 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 68 |
| Total | 682 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Economics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
The degree must be obtained from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxed for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms:
- Women (All Categories): Up to 40 years
- BC / EBC (Male & Female): Up to 40 years
- SC / ST (Both Male and Female): Relaxation up to 42 years
- PwBD (General): Up to 47 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 42 years
Selection Process
The selection process for Bihar Statistical Officer Recruitment 2025 will be conducted in the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination (if applications exceed 40,000)
- Main Written Examination
- Document Verification
Main Examination Marks Distribution:
- Written Exam: 75 marks
- Work Experience (Contractual Jobs): Up to 25 marks
- 5 marks per full year of service
- Proportional marks for partial years: (No. of days × 5) ÷ 365
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam Pattern (If Conducted):
- Type: Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 600
- Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Medium: Hindi and English
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 mark for each incorrect answer
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 40% |
| Backward Class | 36.5% |
| OBC | 34% |
| Female | 32% |
| PwBD | 32% |
Salary
Selected candidates for the post of Block / Sub-Statistical Officer will receive a monthly salary under Pay Level 7:
- Salary Range: Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400/-
- Additional allowances and benefits will be provided as per Bihar government norms.
How to Apply
To successfully submit the Bihar Statistical Officer online application, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the official website of the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC).
- Locate and click on the “Apply Online” link featured on the homepage.
- New users must first complete the “New Registration” process.
- After registration, log in using your newly created User ID and password.
- Choose the post for Statistical Officer (BSO/SSO) from the list of available positions.
- Accurately fill in all required fields, including personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned images of your recent passport-size photo, signature, and supporting documents.
- Proceed to pay the application fee via the available online payment options.
- Review all entered details thoroughly before final submission.
- Finally, submit the form and print a copy for your records and future use.
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