Position: District Statistical Officer (DSO) / Assistant Director (Statistics)
Hiring Organization: Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC)
Total Openings: 47
Selection Process: Preliminary Exam (CBT), Mains (Written), Interview
Note: This listing summarizes a government recruitment process referenced from publicly available notice content. For definitive eligibility, rules, and updates (including admit card and exam city details), candidates must verify on the official BPSC website.
About the Company
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) is a constitutional body responsible for conducting competitive examinations and selecting candidates for various civil services and allied posts under the Government of Bihar. BPSC recruits professionals to support evidence-based governance, planning, and public administration through transparent, merit-driven selection.
Role Overview
The District Statistical Officer (DSO) / Assistant Director (Statistics) supports government decision-making by producing reliable statistical analysis, managing data systems, and contributing to surveys, reporting, and program monitoring. The role requires strong quantitative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Plan, compile, validate, and analyze statistical data for district/state-level reporting and policy support.
- Design and support implementation of surveys, data collection frameworks, and monitoring tools.
- Prepare statistical reports, dashboards, and presentations for departmental and inter-departmental use.
- Ensure data quality through verification, reconciliation, and documentation of methodologies.
- Coordinate with field teams and other government units to ensure timely and accurate data submission.
- Support evaluation of government schemes through quantitative analysis and performance indicators.
- Maintain datasets, metadata, and records in accordance with applicable government standards.
- Assist in responding to information requests and audit/inspection requirements related to statistics.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics from a recognized university (completed on or before the last date of application submission as per the official notice).
- Age (as per notice reference, on 01 August 2025):
- Minimum: 21 years
- Maximum: 37 years (Male)
- Maximum: 40 years (Female UR, BC/EBC)
- Maximum: 42 years (SC/ST)
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts, quantitative reasoning, and analytical problem-solving.
- Ability to draft clear reports and communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfort working with structured data, documentation, and process compliance.
- Willingness to work within a formal examination-based recruitment and posting framework.
Exam & Recruitment Details (Indicative)
- Exam Mode: Prelims (Online/CBT), Mains (Written), Interview
- Prelims: Objective type; 150 marks; duration 2 hours; +1 for correct answer; 0.25 negative marking
- Mains: 1000 marks; duration 3 hours (as referenced)
- Interview: 120 marks
- Languages: Hindi & English (as referenced)
- Mains Exam Dates (as referenced): 29–30 January 2026
- Mains Admit Card: To be announced/available soon per official updates
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to public administration and evidence-based policy in Bihar.
- Structured career path and professional recognition associated with state government roles.
- Government pay and service benefits as per applicable Bihar government/BPSC rules and posting policies.
- Exposure to large-scale data systems, surveys, and program monitoring initiatives.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the official BPSC portal as per the published recruitment advertisement. Candidates should keep their registration details available to download admit cards and check exam city information when released.
Official Website (for verification and updates): https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/
Disclaimer: Dates, eligibility, and process details must be confirmed from the official BPSC notification/website. This job listing is an informational summary and does not replace official documents.