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The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has announced the recruitment for 682 positions of Sub Statistical Officer (SSO) and Block Statistical Officer (BSO) for the year 2025. Below are the comprehensive details regarding the recruitment:
Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Vacancies Sub Statistical Officer (SSO) / Block Statistical Officer (BSO) 682
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
Category Vacancies General 313 Scheduled Caste (SC) 98 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7 Very Backward Class (VBC) 112 Backward Class (BC) 62 Backward Class Women 22 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 68 Total 682
Important Dates
Event Date Start of Online Application April 1, 2025 Last Date to Apply Online April 19, 2025 Last Date for Fee Payment April 21, 2025 Exam Date To be announced
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Criteria Details Required Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics Optional Subjects Eligibility Candidates with these subjects as an optional or subsidiary subject are also eligible
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2024)
Category Minimum Age Maximum Age General/EWS (Male) 21 years 37 years General (Female) 21 years 40 years OBC/EBC (Male/Female) 21 years 40 years SC/ST (Male/Female) 21 years 42 years
Note: Age relaxation is applicable as per BSSC rules.
Application Process
Step Description 1 Visit the official website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in/ 2 Navigate to the SSO/BSO recruitment link 3 Complete the registration 4 Fill out the application form & upload documents 5 Pay the application fee 6 Submit the application & take a printout
Application Fee
Category Application Fee General/BC/EBC ₹540 SC/ST/Female/PH ₹135
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Preliminary Exam Pattern
Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration General Knowledge 50 200 45 minutes General Science and Mathematics 50 200 45 minutes Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability 50 200 45 minutes Total 150 600 135 minutes
Marking Scheme:
Each correct answer: +4 marks
Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer
Main Exam Pattern
Paper Subject No. of Questions Total Marks Duration Paper 1 Hindi 100 400 135 minutes Paper 2 General Awareness 50 200 45 minutes Paper 3 General Science and Mathematics 50 200 45 minutes Paper 4 Logical Reasoning and Mental Ability 50 200 45 minutes
Marking Scheme:
Each correct answer: +4 marks
Negative marking: -1 mark for each wrong answer
Selection Process
Stage Description 1 Preliminary Examination 2 Main Examination 3 Document Verification 4 Final Merit List
Salary Structure
Component Amount (₹) Pay Scale 5,200 – 20,200 Grade Pay 2,800 Basic Salary 5,200 Total Salary (Approx.) 20,200
Note: Additional allowances as per government norms will be applicable.