BSSC Statistical Officer Exam Date 2026: Prelims Schedule & Recruitment Update

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) is set to conduct the recruitment drive under Advertisement No. 01/2025 to fill 682 vacancies for the positions of Bihar Statistical Officer (SSO) and Block Statistical Officer (BSO). According to the official BSSC Exam Calendar 2026, the Prelims Exam is scheduled for July 2026, followed by the Mains Exam in September 2026. Read on for the complete exam schedule and recruitment details.

Bihar Statistical Officer Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF

The detailed BSSC SSO BSO Notification PDF has been released by the Bihar Staff Selection Commission, operating under the Directorate of Economics and Statistics within the Bihar Department of Planning and Development. You can access the official notification at https://bssc.bihar.gov.in/ or download it directly via the link provided below.

Download Official Bihar BSSC Statistical Officer Notification 2026 PDF

Bihar Statistical Officer Vacancy 2026- Highlights

Interested candidates for the Block / Sub-Statistical Officer posts should submit their applications through the portal linked below. A summary of all critical Bihar Statistical Officer recruitment details can be found in the following table.

BSSC Statistical Officer Exam Date 2026 Out

The BSSC has released the BSSC Exam Calendar 2026, confirming the timeline for the Block / Sub-Statistical Officer (SSO BSO) recruitment under Advt. No. 01/25. The BSSC Statistical Officer Prelims are scheduled for July 2026, while the Mains are slated for September 2026. Further admit card information will be released in due course.

BSSC Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

The BSSC BSO/SO Prelims and Mains exams will be conducted in July and September 2026, respectively. We advise candidates to mark these dates to stay prepared.

Bihar Statistical Officer Vacancy 2026

The Bihar Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026 aims to fill 682 vacancies for Block / Sub-Statistical Officer (SSO BSO) roles. The vacancy breakdown includes 313 positions for the General category, 98 for SC, and 68 for EWS. Refer to the table below for the complete distribution.

How to Apply for Bihar Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026?

Follow these steps to complete your online application for the BSSC Statistical Officer Recruitment 2026:

1. Navigate to the Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) official website: https://bssc.bihar.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, click on the “Apply Online” section.
3. If you’re a new user, click on “New Registration” and provide the required details to register.
4. After successful registration, you’ll receive a User ID and Password.
5. Use your credentials to log in to the application portal.
6. Select the “Statistical Officer” position.
7. Fill in all mandatory fields, including personal, educational, and contact information.
8. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as specified in the notification.
9. Pay the application fee using the available online payment methods.
10. Review all entered information for accuracy.
11. Submit the application form.
12. After submission, download and print the application form for future reference.

Application Fee 2026

Candidates must submit the required application fee to finalize their registration. Applications submitted without payment will be rejected. The non-refundable fee can be paid via secure online methods, including debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI.

Eligibility for Bihar SSO BSO Recruitment 2026

Before applying for the Bihar SSO BSO recruitment, candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria mandated by the BSSC.

Educational Qualification

Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.

Age Limit (as on 01/08/2024)

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, with a maximum age limit of 37 years, calculated as of 01/08/2024.

Age Relaxation: Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to reserved categories as per the prevailing Bihar government guidelines.

Selection Process

The selection process for Block / Sub-Statistical Officer (SSO BSO) includes a Preliminary Examination followed by a Main Examination. Candidates who qualify in the mains will proceed to the document verification phase.

• Preliminary Examination:

1. Conduct if the number of applications exceeds 40,000.
2. It may be held in multiple phases if applications are very high.
3. The exam will be objective in nature

• Shortlisting for Mains:

1. Candidates will be shortlisted in a 5:1 ratio based on their Preliminary Exam marks.

• Main Examination:

1. A separate notification with details about the Main Exam will be released.

• The selection will be made from 100 marks.

1. Merit based on written examination marks- 75 marks
2. Merit List based on work experience in a contractual position, each year of service (5 marks), Proportional marks for partial years based on the number of days worked (number of days *5/365)- 25 marks

Bihar SSO BSO Exam Pattern 2026

The BSSC has officially announced the recruitment for 682 Statistical Officer vacancies. The detailed exam pattern is provided in the table below.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

To qualify for the next stage of the selection process, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks specified by the commission.

Check Bihar SSO BSO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026

Download BSSC Statistical Officer Previous Year Papers

Bihar Statistical Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates for the SSO/BSO roles will be compensated according to Pay Level 7, with a salary scale ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, plus additional government allowances and benefits.

Check Bihar Statistical Officer Salary Structure 2026