The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the answer key for the District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination, held on August 03, 2025, can now check their answer keys. The answer key became available on August 20, 2025. Applicants can access their answer key by logging into the official BPSC portal using their enrollment number, registration number, or date of birth. A direct link to download the answer key is provided below on sarkariresultsx.com.
BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Examination 2025: Key Information
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start Date |
June 03, 2025 |
| Online Application & Fee Payment Last Date |
June 24, 2025 |
| Exam Date |
August 03, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
July 31, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date |
August 20, 2025 |
| Result Date |
To Be Updated Soon |
Application Fee Details
| Category |
Fee Amount |
| General/ OBC/ EWS Candidates |
₹ 600/- |
| SC/ ST/ Female Candidates of Bihar |
₹ 150/- |
| PH Candidates |
₹ 200/- |
Payments can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallet.
Age Limits (as on August 01, 2025)
| Criteria |
Age Limit |
| Minimum Age |
21 Years |
| Maximum Age (Male) |
37 Years |
| Maximum Age (Female UR, BC/ EBC-Male & Female) |
40 Years |
| Maximum Age (SC/ ST-Male & Female) |
42 Years |
Age relaxation provisions are applicable as per Bihar BPSC regulations.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Number of Posts |
Eligibility Criteria |
| District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director |
47 |
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university. The degree should be completed by the final date of application submission. |
Examination Pattern
| Exam Mode: |
Preliminary (Online – CBT), Mains (Written Exam), Interview |
| Question Type: |
Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) for Preliminary Exam |
| Preliminary Exam Marks: |
150 Marks |
| Mains Exam Marks: |
1000 Marks |
| Interview Marks: |
120 Marks |
| Subjects (Syllabus): |
General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test |
| Preliminary Exam Duration: |
02 Hours |
| Mains Exam Duration: |
03 Hours |
| Marking Scheme: |
+1 for Correct Answer, 0.25 Negative Marking |
| Exam Language: |
Hindi & English |
How To Check & Download BPSC DSO/ AD Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to download your answer key:
- Visit the official BPSC portal.
- Navigate to the “Latest Updates/Notice Board” section.
- Locate and click on the link for “DSO/AD Answer Key 2025”.
- If applicable, select your paper set or code.
- The answer key will appear on your screen in PDF format.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for the BPSC DSO / Assistant Director position includes:
- Preliminary Examination
- Mains Examination
- Interview
Useful Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Question: When did the online application for BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 begin? |
| Answer: The online application process commenced on June 03, 2025. |
| Question: What was the last date to submit the online application for the BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Form 2025? |
| Answer: The final date for online application submission was June 24, 2025. |
| Question: What are the age criteria for the BPSC DSO / Assistant Director Bharti 2025? |
| Answer: Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old. The maximum age is 37 years for males, 40 years for Female UR, BC/EBC (Male & Female), and 42 years for SC/ST (Male & Female) as of August 01, 2025. |
| Question: What is the essential eligibility qualification for the BPSC District Statistical Officer Vacancy 2025? |
| Answer: Candidates are required to hold a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university, completed by the application deadline. |
| Question: When was the BPSC DSO/AD examination conducted? |
| Answer: The examination for BPSC DSO/AD was held on August 03, 2025. |
| Question: What is the application fee for the BPSC DSO/AD examination? |
| Answer: The application fee is ₹600 for General/OBC/EWS, ₹150 for SC/ST/Bihar Female, and ₹200 for PH candidates. |
| Question: Where can I find the official website for Bihar BPSC? |
| Answer: The official website for Bihar BPSC is https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in/. |
