BPSC 71st Prelims Result 2025 Out: A Detailed Analysis and Roadmap to Mains

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the result for the 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination 2025 on November 18, 2025. This declaration brings a sense of relief and urgency to over 4.71 lakh registered candidates, marking the successful completion of the first stage of the prestigious state civil services recruitment drive.

A total of 14,261 candidates have qualified from the Prelims and are now poised to appear for the much-awaited Mains (Written) Examination, competing for 1,264 coveted vacancies.

Key Examination Overview and Statistics

The BPSC 71st Prelims was conducted on September 13, 2025, across 912 examination centres in 37 districts of Bihar. The examination was noted to be of moderate difficulty, with sections like Bihar GK and Economy posing a slightly tougher challenge.

Out of the qualified candidates, 13,368 cleared the integrated CCE Prelims, while 893 qualified for the Financial Administrative Officer post. The total vacancies stand at 1,264, which includes key positions like Senior Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Financial Administrative Officer, and Block Minority Welfare Officer.

Category-Wise Cut-Off Marks

The cut-off marks are the minimum scores required for a candidate to qualify for the Mains examination. While the official cut-off list is released by BPSC, based on trends and expert analysis of the 71st Prelims paper, the cut-off figures are expected to be around the following range:

Note: The official cut-off marks will be published by BPSC on its website. Candidates must verify their scores against the official notification.

Roadmap to the Mains Examination: The Next Stage

The BPSC Mains is a subjective-type examination and is the most critical phase, as the scores from the Mains (900 marks) and Interview (120 marks) determine the final merit list.

Mains Exam Pattern:

The Mains examination consists of five papers conducted over several days.

Key Areas of Focus for Mains Preparation:

Successful candidates must immediately pivot their strategy from objective-type questions to detailed, analytical, and structured writing practice.

• GS-I: Focus on Modern History of India and Indian Culture (with special reference to Bihar), Current National and International Events, and Statistical Analysis.
• GS-II: Deep dive into Indian Polity (with emphasis on Bihar), Indian Economy and Geography, and the Role and Impact of Science and Technology.
• Essay Paper: Requires strong analytical and writing skills, often covering socio-political, economic, and philosophical topics, including those specific to Bihar.
• General Hindi: Must secure the minimum 30 marks to avoid disqualification.

Important Dates and Application Process

While the Mains examination dates are typically released shortly after the Prelims result, the Mains examination is tentatively scheduled for March/April 2026 as per the Commission’s general calendar.

• BPSC Mains Application Form: The process will require qualified candidates to fill out a separate Mains application form (likely online) and submit the required fee.
• Official Dates: Aspirants must rely solely on the official BPSC website for the exact schedule for Mains application and examination.

BPSC’s Clarification on Exam Day Issues

In a recent clarification, BPSC addressed technical difficulties faced by some centres on the exam day concerning the capture of biometric data. The Commission has assured all candidates that manual attendance records, including signatures on duplicate admit cards, will be accepted as legitimate proof of presence for attendance purposes.

Congratulations once again to all the successful candidates. The next few months demand absolute focus and intensive practice.