In the BPSC 71st CCE Prelims, the cut-off for Unreserved candidates was 88 out of 150, and 78 for Unreserved women. Reserved-category cut-offs ranged from 71.33 (ST) to 84 (BC). Cut-offs fell from the 69th CCE, when the Unreserved cut-off was 91.67. The 72nd CCE cut-off will be published with its Prelims result.
Last updated: 14 October 2026 · By Ritik Raushan
BPSC 71st Prelims cut-off (2025)
BPSC released these marks out of 150 with the 71st Prelims result in November 2025.
| Category | Cut-off | Women’s cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 88.00 | 78.00 |
| EWS | 82.33 | 73.33 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 84.00 | 73.67 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 81.00 | 71.33 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 72.00 | 60.33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 71.33 | 65.67 |
| Backward Class women (BCL) | – | 71.67 |
| Disabled: visually impaired | 59.33 | – |
| Disabled: deaf and dumb | 48.00 | – |
| Disabled: orthopedically handicapped | 68.33 | – |
| Disabled: mentally disabled | 48.33 | – |
| Grandchild of freedom fighter | 66.00 | – |
BPSC 69th Prelims cut-off (2023)
The 69th Prelims result was declared in November 2023, with 4,037 candidates shortlisted for Mains.
| Category | Cut-off | Women’s cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 91.67 | 84.00 |
| EWS | 86.67 | 77.67 |
| Backward Class (BC) | 88.67 | 80.67 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 84.67 | 74.67 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 75.00 | 61.33 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 79.33 | 54.00 |
| Backward Class women (BCL) | – | 77.33 |
| Disabled: visually impaired | 61.33 | – |
| Disabled: deaf and dumb | 52.00 | – |
| Disabled: orthopedically handicapped | 72.67 | – |
| Disabled: mentally disabled | 53.67 | – |
| Grandchild of freedom fighter | 76.00 | – |
How have BPSC cut-offs changed?
| Category | 69th (2023) | 71st (2025) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 91.67 | 88.00 | −3.67 |
| EWS | 86.67 | 82.33 | −4.34 |
| BC | 88.67 | 84.00 | −4.67 |
| EBC | 84.67 | 81.00 | −3.67 |
| SC | 75.00 | 72.00 | −3.00 |
| ST | 79.33 | 71.33 | −8.00 |
Cut-offs dropped by 3 to 8 marks in every category between the 69th and 71st CCE. The usual reasons are a harder paper, more vacancies, or both.
What score is safe for BPSC 72nd Prelims?
No one can predict the 72nd cut-off before the result. Based on the last two cycles, Unreserved candidates scoring about 90 or more net marks out of 150 have qualified comfortably. Reserved-category candidates have needed less. Treat this as a target for your mock tests, not a guarantee.
What decides the BPSC cut-off?
- Number of vacancies: more posts means more candidates called to Mains, which lowers the cut-off.
- Paper difficulty: a tougher paper lowers scores across the board.
- Number of candidates: more serious applicants push cut-offs up.
- Reservation: separate merit lists are drawn for each category and for women.
Prelims marks are used only to decide who goes on to Mains. Your final rank depends on Mains and the interview. See the BPSC exam pattern.
Frequently asked questions
What was the BPSC 71st Prelims cut-off for the General category?
88 out of 150 for Unreserved candidates and 78 for Unreserved women.
When will the BPSC 72nd Prelims cut-off be released?
BPSC publishes the cut-off with the Prelims result. The 72nd Prelims has been postponed and its new date is yet to be announced, so the cut-off will follow after the exam.
Is the BPSC cut-off calculated after negative marking?
Yes. Cut-offs are net scores after deducting 1/3 of a mark for each wrong answer.
Are there separate cut-offs for women in BPSC?
Yes. BPSC publishes separate cut-offs for women in each category, which are usually lower than the general cut-off for that category.
BPSC revises dates and vacancy numbers through corrigenda. Always confirm details on the official website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, before you apply or plan around a date.