The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has declared the results for the 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination. The BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025 was announced late on November 18, bringing an end to the anxious wait that began after the exam was conducted on September 13, 2025.
The Commission made the announcement through its official social media handle, notifying candidates that the result PDF, along with the category-wise cutoff marks, is now available for download on its primary website, bpsc.bih.nic.in.
The preliminary exam, which saw a massive turnout, was the first hurdle for recruitment to various prestigious posts in the Bihar state administration. Here are the crucial details:
- Exam Date: September 13, 2025
- Total Applicants: 4,71,012
- Total Appeared Candidates: 3,16,762
- Total Candidates Qualified: 14,261
The release of the cutoff marks provides crucial insight into the competition level. The Commission has set different qualifying standards for each category. The BPSC 71st PT Cutoff 2025 is as follows:
| Category | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 88.00 |
| General (Female) | 78.00 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 82.33 |
| EWS (Female) | 73.33 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 72.00 |
| SC (Female) | 60.33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 71.33 |
| ST (Female) | 65.67 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 84.00 |
| BC (Female) | 73.67 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 71.33 |
| EBC (Female) | 71.33 |
| Backward Class Landowner (BCL) | 71.67 |
| Freedom Fighter Grandchild | 66.00 |
| Disability Category | Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| Visual Impairment (VI) | 59.33 |
| Deaf & Dumb (DD) | 48.00 |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) | 68.33 |
| Multiple Disabilities (MD) | 48.33 |
Out of the 14,261 successful candidates, a total of 13,368 aspirants have been shortlisted for the next stage—the Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This test is specifically mandated for posts within the state police department. Candidates applying for non-police positions will directly proceed to the Mains examination.
The BPSC 71st recruitment drive aims to fill numerous vacancies across the state's administrative services, police services, finance services, and other key departments, solidifying its position as one of Bihar's most sought-after career opportunities.
How to download the BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025?
Candidates can follow these simple steps to check and download their results:
Step 1. Visit the official BPSC website: https://bpsc.bih.nic.in.
Step 2. Look for the notification or link that reads "BPSC 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination Result 2025".
Step 3. Click on the link. A PDF file containing the roll numbers of all qualified candidates will open.
Step 4. Use the search function (Ctrl+F) to find your roll number in the list.
Step 5. Download the PDF and take a printout for future reference.
With the prelims result declared, qualified candidates are advised to immediately begin their intensive preparation for the BPSC Mains examination. Analyzing the previous years' mains question papers and focusing on the detailed syllabus is crucial for the next phase of this prestigious selection process.
Stay tuned to this space for the latest updates on the BPSC 71st Mains exam date and admit card.
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