BSSC Recruitment 2025 for 682 Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer Vacancies – Overview

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has announced a recruitment drive for the positions of Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer. A total of 682 vacancies are available under the अर्थ एवं सांख्यिकी निदेशालय (Directorate of Economics and Statistics), Bihar. The online application process starts on April 1, 2025, and concludes on April 21, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply through the official BSSC website.

Organization Details

The hiring organization is the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC). The positions available are Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer. There are a total of 682 vacancies. The job location is in Bihar, India, under the अर्थ एवं सांख्यिकी निदेशालय (Directorate of Economics and Statistics).

Vacancy Breakdown

Here is the category-wise distribution of the 682 vacancies:

Category	Code	Total Vacancies	35% Horizontal Reservation for Women
Unreserved	01	313	110
Scheduled Caste	02	98	34
Scheduled Tribe	03	07	02
Extremely Backward Class	04	112	39
Backward Class	05	62	22
Backward Class (Women)	06	22	–
Economically Weaker Section	07	68	24
Total		682	231

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer positions, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from a recognized university. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with any of the mentioned subjects as a pass course or subsidiary subject are also eligible.
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years for all categories.
- Maximum Age:
  - Unreserved (Male): 37 years.
  - Backward Class & Extremely Backward Class (Male & Female): 40 years.
  - Unreserved (Female): 40 years.
  - Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe (Male & Female): 42 years.
  - PwD Candidates: 10 years relaxation in addition to the category-wise upper age limit.
Age will be calculated as of August 1, 2024.

Important Dates

Here are the key dates for the BSSC Recruitment 2025:

Online Application Start Date: April 1, 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment: April 19, 2025
Online Application Deadline: April 21, 2025

Salary & Benefits

The salary for the Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer position is at Pay Level-7. Specific details regarding allowances and other benefits are available in the official notification provided below.

Selection Process

The selection process will be based on a merit list prepared from the following:

Written Examination: 75 marks.
Contractual Work Experience (if applicable): 25 marks (maximum).

The written examination will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. The exam will have 150 questions, with each correct answer carrying 4 marks and each incorrect answer resulting in a deduction of 1 mark. The duration of the exam will be 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The preliminary examination will be conducted if the number of applications exceeds 40,000. The preliminary exam will be a General Knowledge test with sections on General Studies, General Science & Mathematics, and Mental Ability Test.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the BSSC Recruitment 2025 through the online mode. Here’s a general step-by-step guide:

Visit the official BSSC website: bssc.bihar.gov.in
Find the recruitment notification for Sub Statistical Officer/Block Statistical Officer.
Read the detailed notification and instructions carefully.
Register yourself on the portal.
Fill in the online application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, including educational certificates, photograph, and signature.
Pay the application fee online.
Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

For detailed instructions, refer to the official notification.

Application Fees

The application fees vary based on the candidate’s category:

General / BC / EBC (Male): ₹540
SC / ST (Bihar Resident): ₹135
PwD (same as SC/ST): ₹135
Female (Bihar Resident): ₹135
All categories outside Bihar: ₹540

The application fee can be paid online through Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI/Net Banking.

Official Notification & Apply Link

Notification Link: Download Now
Online Application Link: Apply Now
Official Website Link: bssc.bihar.gov.in
WhatsApp Channel Link: Join Now
Telegram Channel Link: Join Now

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. Stay connected through the provided WhatsApp and Telegram channels for the latest updates on government job opportunities.