Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the Mains Admit Card date for the District Statistical Officer (DSO) and Assistant Director (AD) Examination 2026. The Mains exam is scheduled for January 29 and 30, 2026. Candidates who applied for this recruitment can download their admit cards starting from January 22, 2026.
Important Dates for BPSC DSO/AD Examination 2026
Here are the key dates related to this examination:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | June 03, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | June 24, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | June 24, 2025 |
| Pre Exam Date | August 03, 2025 |
| Pre Admit Card Release | July 31, 2025 |
| Pre Answer Key Release | August 20, 2025 |
| OMR Sheet Availability | October 08-14, 2025 |
| Pre Result Date | November 03, 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | January 29 – 30, 2026 |
| Mains Admit Card Release | January 22, 2026 |
Application Fee
The application fees varied based on the candidate’s category:
- For General/OBC/EWS candidates: ₹600/-
- For SC/ST/Female candidates of Bihar: ₹150/-
- For PH (Physically Handicapped) candidates: ₹200/-
You could pay the fee using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Card/Mobile Wallet.
Age Limits
To be eligible for these positions, candidates needed to meet specific age criteria as of August 01, 2025:
- 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
BPSC also provides age relaxation for certain categories as per their official rules.
Total Posts and Eligibility
There were a total of 47 positions available for District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director. Here’s a quick look at the details:
| Post Name | No. Of Post | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| District Statistical Officer/Assistant Director | 47 Post | Candidates must have a Master Degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics from a recognized university. This degree needed to be completed on or before the last date for submitting the application. |
Examination Pattern
The selection process for the BPSC DSO/AD positions involves multiple stages:
- Exam Mode: The Preliminary (Pre) exam was online (CBT-Based), followed by a Mains (Written Exam), and then an Interview.
- Question Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) for the Pre exam.
- Marks:
- Pre Exam: 150 Marks
- Mains Exam: 1000 Marks
- Interview: 120 Marks
- Subjects (Syllabus): General Awareness, English, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, and Military Aptitude Test.
- Duration:
- Pre Exam: 02 Hours
- Mains Exam: 03 Hours
- Marking Scheme: For the Pre exam, a correct answer earned +1 Mark, and there was a 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Exam Language: Hindi & English.
Mode of Selection
The selection process for the BPSC DSO/Assistant Director Recruitment 2025 included these stages:
- Pre Exam
- Mains Exam
- Interview
How to Check & Download BPSC DSO/AD Mains Admit Card 2026
To download your Mains Admit Card, follow these steps:
- Open your phone or computer browser.
- Go to the official BPSC website. You can confirm details and download your admit card from 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” or a similar link for admit card download.
- Click on the link to go to the admit card portal.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth in the required fields.
- Click on “Submit” or “Download” to view your Mains admit card.
- Check all the details on your admit card, including your exam date, shift, timing, and exam center.
- Download and save the PDF of your admit card. It’s a good idea to take a printout for the exam day.
Candidates can also check all details on the official SarkariExam2026 portal for exam city details and admit card information using their Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth by logging into the portal.
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