The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has announced the results for its 71st Preliminary Exam 2025 today, November 18, 2025 . This exam is a crucial first step for students who wish to join various government services and departments within the state of Bihar. Students who took the exam on September 13, 2025 , can now check their results and see if they have qualified for the next stage, which is the Mains examination. Out of 31,676 candidates who appeared for the exam, a total of 14,261 have successfully cleared the Prelims and are now eligible for the Mains exam.
The results, including the list of qualified roll numbers and category-wise cutoff marks, are available on the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in . It is important for all candidates to verify their roll numbers carefully in the result PDF to confirm their qualification for the next phase of the selection process.
How to Check Your BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025
To easily find out if you have qualified for the Mains exam, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website of the Bihar Public Service Commission: bpsc.bihar.gov.in .
- On the website's main page, look for the 'Results' or 'Latest Updates' section.
- Click on the specific link titled " BPSC 71st Prelims Result (CCE) " or " BPSC 71st Prelims Result (FAO) ". Make sure to choose the correct link corresponding to the exam you appeared for.
- A PDF document will open on your screen. This PDF contains the roll numbers of all candidates who have qualified.
- To quickly find your roll number, use the search function: press Ctrl+F on your computer keyboard or use the 'Find' option in your mobile PDF viewer.
- Enter your unique exam roll number in the search box.
- If your roll number is highlighted or found in the list, it means you have successfully qualified for the BPSC 71st Mains Exam.
- It is a good idea to download this PDF result and keep a copy for future reference.
Download BPSC 71st Prelims Result PDFs
You can use the direct links below to download the result PDFs:
| Exam Type | Download Link |
| BPSC 71st Prelims Result (CCE) | Download PDF |
| BPSC 71st Prelims Result (FAO) | Download PDF |
BPSC 71st Prelims Cutoff Marks 2025
The cutoff marks represent the minimum score a candidate needed to achieve in the Prelims exam to be considered for the Mains. These marks are decided by the commission and vary based on the candidate's category. Here are the category-wise cutoff marks for the 71st Prelims exam:
| Category | Cutoff Marks |
| UR | 88.00 |
| UR (Female) | 78.00 |
| SC | 72.00 |
| SC (Female) | 60.33 |
| BC | 84.00 |
| BC (Female) | 73.67 |
| EWS | 82.33 |
| EWS (Female) | 73.33 |
Next Steps: Preparing for the BPSC 71st Mains Exam
All candidates who have successfully qualified the Prelims exam must now focus on preparing for the Mains examination. The Mains exam is the second and more intensive stage of the selection process. Unlike the objective-type Prelims, the Mains exam requires descriptive answers, testing a candidate's in-depth knowledge and writing skills.
The Bihar Public Service Commission will release the detailed schedule and exact dates for the 71st Mains Exam very soon. For the Mains, candidates need to prepare for several key subjects. These typically include a qualifying Hindi language paper, multiple General Studies papers that cover a wide range of topics, and one optional subject chosen by the candidate. This optional subject allows candidates to demonstrate their expertise in a specific field.
It is advised that qualified students regularly visit the official BPSC website. This will ensure they stay updated with all announcements regarding the Mains exam schedule, detailed syllabus changes, and any instructions for filling out the Mains application forms. Timely information will be key to successful preparation for this next challenging stage.
