Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Mains Admit Card for the District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) Examination 2026. The mains exam is scheduled to take place on January 29 and January 30, 2026. Candidates who qualified for the mains exam can now download their admit cards.
Important Dates
Here are the key dates related to the BPSC DSO/AD Examination 2026:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | June 03, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | June 24, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | June 24, 2025 |
| Pre Exam Date | August 03, 2025 |
| Pre Admit Card Release | July 31, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | August 20, 2025 |
| OMR Sheet Available | October 08-14, 2025 |
| Result Date | November 03, 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | January 29 – 30, 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | January 22, 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fee for the BPSC DSO/AD exam varied depending on the candidate’s category:
- For General, OBC, and EWS candidates, the fee was ₹600/-.
- SC, ST, and female candidates from Bihar paid ₹150/-.
- Candidates with physical disabilities (PH) paid ₹200/-.
Payments could be made online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
Age Limits
Candidates needed to meet specific age requirements as of August 01, 2025:
- The minimum age required was 21 years.
- For male candidates, the maximum age was 37 years.
- For female candidates (Unreserved) and BC/EBC male and female candidates, the maximum age was 40 years.
- For SC/ST male and female candidates, the maximum age was 42 years.
BPSC also provides age relaxation for certain categories according to their official regulations.
Vacancy Details and Eligibility
A total of 47 posts were available for the District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director position.
| Post Name | Number of Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director | 47 | Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Economics from a recognized university. This degree needed to be completed on or before the last date specified for submitting the application. |
Exam Pattern and Selection Process
The selection process for the BPSC DSO/AD positions includes three main stages: a Preliminary (Pre) Online Exam, a Mains Written Exam, and an Interview.
Pre-Exam Details
The Pre-exam was an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type). It was for a total of 150 marks and lasted for 02 hours. For each correct answer, +1 mark was given, and for each wrong answer, 0.25 marks were deducted. The exam was conducted in both Hindi and English.
Mains Exam Details
The Mains exam is a written test for 1000 marks, lasting for 03 hours. The subjects covered in both the Pre and Mains exams include General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
Interview
After the Mains exam, eligible candidates will go through an Interview round, which is for 120 marks.
How to Download Your Mains Admit Card
The Mains Admit Card for the BPSC DSO/AD Examination 2026 is now available. You can download it by following these steps:
- Open your phone or computer’s web browser.
- Go to the Bihar BPSC official website.
- On the homepage, look for the “Notices / Advertisement / Latest Updates” section.
- Find the notification titled “DSO / AD Mains Admit Card 2026.” Click on it to open the Admit Card PDF. This PDF will give you general information like the Mains Exam Date, Exam Shift & Timing, and other important instructions.
- To download your specific Mains admit card, you will need to visit the “Admit Card Section” on the BPSC website.
- Enter your Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth to log in and download your Mains admit card.
- It’s a good idea to keep checking the BPSC website regularly for any new announcements or updates. You can also find details on SarkariExam2026.
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