Bihar PSC 71st Prelims Result 2025: Candidates Can Check Their Scores Now

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the results for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination Prelims. With over 3.16 lakh candidates participating, only 14,261 have qualified for the Mains exam. The cutoff marks varied across categories, with the General category cutoff set at 88 marks. Candidates can check their results online and prepare for the upcoming Mains exam, which will consist of four papers. Stay tuned for further updates regarding the exam schedule.

By Sourabh Singh Nov 19, 2025, 12:07 IST

BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025 Released

BPSC Result 2025: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) announced the results for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Prelims on the evening of November 18, 2025. Candidates who took the exam on September 13 can now verify their roll numbers. The competition was intense, with 3.16 lakh candidates participating, out of which only 14,261 advanced to the Mains, indicating a pass rate of just 4-5%.

Details on Candidates Who Qualified

BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025: How Many Candidates Passed?

In the BPSC 71st CCE, 13,368 candidates qualified for the Mains, while an additional 893 candidates were selected for the Financial Administrative Officer (FAO) position. A total of 14,261 candidates will now proceed to the Mains exam, which is being conducted for 1,298 available posts, including positions for DSP and SDM.

Cutoff Marks for the Examination

BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025: What was the cutoff?

The cutoff marks for this year's BPSC 71st CCE were slightly lower due to the exam's increased difficulty. The cutoff scores are as follows: General category - 88 marks, EWS - 82.33, OBC - 84, Extremely Backward Class - 81, SC - 72, and ST - 71.33. Notably, 211 candidates achieved scores exceeding 100 marks.

How to Access the Results

How to check the result?

To check the results, visit bpsc.bihar.gov.in or bpsc.bih.nic.in. The homepage will feature a link to the 71st Combined Preliminary Exam Result. Click on this link to download the PDF and use Ctrl+F to search for your roll number. If your name appears, you have qualified for the Mains.

Next Steps for Candidates

What's next?

The Preliminary exam serves as a gateway; the actual Mains exam will follow. Candidates who pass the Preliminary will need to take the Mains exam, with the date yet to be confirmed. Typically, the Mains exam occurs 1-2 months after the Preliminary results, suggesting it may take place in December or January.

Structure of the Mains Exam

How many papers are there in the Mains?

The Mains exam for the 71st CCE will consist of three descriptive papers. The first paper, General Hindi, is worth 100 marks but is not included in the final merit list; candidates must score at least 30 marks to have their other papers evaluated. The second paper will be GS-1 (General Studies) for 300 marks, and the third will be GS-2, also for 300 marks. An optional subject, chosen during application, will be the fourth paper, carrying another 300 marks. Each paper will last 3 hours, totaling 1000 marks that contribute to the final merit list. Following the Mains, there will be an interview for final selection.