The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) conducts various recruitment exams, which includes a single one for the post of Deputy/Block Statistical Officer. Candidates wishing to apply for these posts can check the Bihar Statistical Officer salary details, job profile, basic salary, allowance and salary structure.
BSSC Statistical Officer Salary 2025
Candidates to be shortlisted for SSO and BSO posts will be given an initial salary of Rs 44,900. The maximum salary for a statistical officer reaches Rs 1,42,400; In addition, shortlisted aspirants also get other allowances, including dearness allowances, home fare allowances and travel allowances. There are some compulsory deductions such as Provident Fund, National Pension Scheme and professional taxes that apply. After adding all the allowances and after all cuts, the in-hand salary of the Bihar Statistical Officer is Rs 60,000 to Rs 66,000. The BSSC Statistical Officer pay structure is mentioned in the table below. The original monthly salary of SSO/BSO will be 44,900 without any allowance or deduction.
BSSC SSO/BSO Pay Structure 2025 | |
Income | amount |
Basic pay | Rs 44,900 |
dearness allowance | Rupee. 13,919 |
Home rent allowance | Rupee. 12,123 |
Travel allowance | Rupee. 3,600 |
Ta Par Da | Rupee. 1,116 |
gross salary | Rupee. 75,658 |
Total cuts | Rupee. 10,078 |
Hand pay | Rupee. 65,580 |
There are some compulsory deductions such as Provident Fund, National Pension Scheme and professional taxes that apply.
Deduction | Amount (Rs.) |
Provident Fund | Rupee. 5,388 |
National pension scheme | Rupee. 4,490 |
Professional tax | Rupee. 200 |
BSSC SSO/BSO in-hand salary
The hand salary of Bihar Statistical Officer has been fixed. It will be different according to urban and rural areas. Employees who are posted in metro or urban areas will get an in-hand salary of Rs 65,580, and employees who are posted in rural or semi-urban areas will get an in-hand salary of Rs. 60,000 (almost ..). BSSC Statistical Officer’s In-Hand Salary Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 66,000.
Bihar SSO/BSO in-hand salary | |
Metro/urban | Rupee. 65,000- Rs. 66,000 |
Rural/half-urban | Rupee. 60,000 (approx) |
BSSC Statistical Officer Salary- Allowance and Benefits
Candidates who will be shortlisted get other allowances and benefits as well as allowance and other job benefits, as well as job security, pension scheme, promotion opportunities, benefits, health and medical benefits, retirement benefits, insurance coverage and work-life balance.
BSSC Statistical Officer Salary- Allowance and Benefits | |
allowance | Description |
Dearness allowance | 46% of basic salary |
Home fare allowance | 24% of basic salary |
Traval allowance | 16% or 8% according to the region |
BSSC Statistical Officer Job Profile
Here, we are sharing some basic important responsibilities of Bihar Statistical Officer Job Profiel. SSO/BSO includes many responsibilities as data analysis, collection, reporting and policy making.
- Data Collection and Management: The main responsibility of a statistical officer is to collect, arrange and manage data from various government departments.
- Data Analysis: After collecting data, SSO/BSO will analyze data using various statistical equipment and techniques.
- Preparation of the report: The BSSC will prepare a detailed report that briefly submits data analysis, which includes graphs, charts and tables, which are used to present data.
- Survey and field work: Statistical officers participate in survey and field data collection.
- Data interpretation for government schemes: Statistical officers present data that supports government schemes and programs
- monitoring and evaluation: Officials are involved in monitoring the ongoing government projects and observing their progress.
- Advising government officials: The officer provides advice to senior government officials on policy and decision making based on statistical analysis.
- Maintaining database: Statistical officers regularly maintain and update databases.
- Collaboration: This includes cooperation with various government departments and research organizations.
BSSC Sub/Block Statistical Officer Career Development
- Initial role: Sub/Block Statistical Officer: When a candidate first joins as a sub/block statistical officer
- After probation period: After completing a 2 -year probation period, a sub/block statistical officer is usually confirmed as a permanent employee.
- Senior Statistical Officer: After gaining 5-7 years of experience, a sub/block statistical officer can be promoted to a senior statistical officer.
- Assistant Director of Statistics: After about 10–12 years of service, a senior statistical officer can be promoted as Assistant Director of Statistics.
- Deputy Director of Statistics: After about 15–20 years of service, an assistant director of statistics can be promoted as the Deputy Director of Statistics.
- Statistics Director: After 20+ years of the dedicated service, a Deputy Director of Statistics was promoted to the Director of Statistics. This is the top position in the statistical department.