BPSC DSO Assistant Director Exam Date Now Out : Prelims on 3 August
The Bihar Public Service Commission has officially announced the BPSC DSO Assistant Director exam date for 2025. It was released under the Advertisement No. 38/2025, so if you want to check it out yourself go to the official website and search for the particular advertisement number. If you have applied for the examination, your Prelims exam will be conducted on 3rd August 2025.
We have covered everything about the BPSC DSO Assistant Director exam in this article including the official Prelims exam date, eligibility criteria, selection process, and important information about merit list. Feel free to use the given Table of Contents to navigate as per your preference:
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Exam Scheduled for August 3, 2025
The BPSC DSO Assistant Director preliminary examination will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on 3rd August. The exam will be objective-type and you will be given a total of 2 hours time to attempt all the questions. The admit card are expected to be released soon as only 10 days are left for the exam. Keep checking the official website for latest updates regarding the admit card and city intimation slip. Make sure you attempt this paper well because this is your gateway to the Mains examination.
BPSC DSO Assistant Director Vacancies
The recruitment drive has announced a total of 47 vacancies for the post of BPSC DSO Assistant Director. In the 47, 16 seats have been already reserved for women. All appointments will be made in the Planning and Development Department of the Bihar government. This department helps in state-level data and policy implementation.
Application Window Closed on June 24
The online application window for BPSC DSO Assistant Director posts was open from 3rd June. The application window was closed on 24 June 2025. So, if you have successfully submitted as application form, only then you will be eligible for the prelims. Keep checking the official website i.e. bpsc.bih.nic.in for latest updates and notification about the admit card.
BPSC DSO Assistant Director Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the posts is as follows:
Age Limit : You must be atleast 21 years old to apply. Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2025.
| Category | Age |
| General (Male) | 21–37 years |
| Female/BC/EBC | Up to 40 years |
| SC/ST | Up to 42 years |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university to be eligible for the posts.
These things will be verified during the final document verification procedure after release of merit list.
Three-Stage Selection Process Explained
The BPSC DSO Assistant Director selection process is divided into three stages :
- Preliminary Exam : This exam is only qualificatory in nature and the marks obtained are not added while drafting the merit list. In this, you will be asked objective questions to test your general knowledge and elementary statistics skills.
- Mains Examination : The marks obtained in this exam will be used to calculate your merit. In this, you will have to give subjective papers on statistics, economics, and administrative knowledge.
- Interview : This is the final round. Marks from this stage will also be used in calculating your merit. Your personality, decision-making and basic understanding will be assessed.
You will have to clear the Prelims to move forward onto the next levels and so on. After the completion of all the three stages, top-performing candidates will be shortlisted.
After this shortlisted candidates will be called for the final stage i.e. document verification. You will have to show the required documents relating to your eligibility, educational background, and reservation category (if applicable). If your documents are found valid, you will be appointed.
Conclusion
The BPSC DSO Assistant Director exam dates are coming near, so all the aspirations are advised to revise their portions and he ready to take their exam with confidence. Make sure you keep a note of the latest updates as well. Also, keep your original documents ready for verification.
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