The BPSC 71st CCE is one of the most important state-level civil service examinations in Bihar, conducted to recruit officers for various administrative posts. The Prelims examination acts as a qualifying stage for the Mains and Interview rounds. This year, the Prelims exam was held on 13 September 2025, and the result was declared on 18 November 2025.
How to download the Prelims Result (step-by-step)
- Open the BPSC official website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- From the homepage look for “Notifications / Results” or use the site’s search.
- Click “Results” (or the specific notification titled “71st CCE Prelims Result 2025”).
- The result will usually be a PDF — click the result link to open it.
- Use your browser’s Find (Ctrl/Cmd + F) and search your roll number or name to locate your entry.
- To keep a copy: click the browser download icon or choose File → Save As to save the PDF to your device.
- Print a hard copy if you need it for future rounds (Mains/verification).
Important Links
- Download Result: bpsc.bihar.gov.in/notification-category/results
- Official Website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in
Important Dates
- Application Begin: 02 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 30 June 2025
- Prelims Exam Date: 13 September 2025
- Admit Card Released: 06 September 2025
- Prelims Result Announced: 18 November 2025
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹600
- SC / ST / All Female Candidates: ₹150
- Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking
Age Limit & Selection Process
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years (as on 01 August 2025)
Selection Stages:
- Preliminary Exam (Qualifying)
- Mains Exam (Written Descriptive)
- Interview / Personality Test
Prelims Result Details – Total Qualified: 14,261
Category-wise Cut-off (as per official result)
- General: 108 marks
- EWS: 106 marks
- SC: 94 marks
- ST: 90 marks
- EBC: 102 marks
- BC: 104 marks
Qualifying percentage:
- General/EWS: 40%
- OBC/EBC: 34%
- BC: 36.5%
- SC/ST: 32%
Salary & Pay Scale (Post Selection)
- Typical Entry Level (e.g., Deputy Collector): Level 9 – ₹53,100 to ₹1,67,800 (7th Pay Commission)
- Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Insurance
- Promotions: Based on seniority, performance, and departmental exams
Exam Pattern & Competition
- Exam Type: Objective MCQ
- Total Questions: 150
- Total Marks: 150
- Exam Duration: 2 hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Competition Ratio: Approx. 1:11 (high competition)
Exam Centres
- Major Cities: Patna, Muzaffarpur, Bhagalpur, Gaya, and other district centres
- Exact exam centre mentioned on the candidate’s admit card
What to Do After Prelims Result
- Download the Prelims result PDF and verify your roll number
- Start focused preparation for Mains (descriptive writing + Bihar-specific topics)
- Follow BPSC notifications for Mains exam dates, syllabus, and admit card
- Keep documents ready for future verification (ID, certificates, caste/domicile if applicable)
FAQs
Q1. When was the BPSC 71st Prelims result declared?
18 November 2025.
Q2. How many candidates qualified for the Mains?
About 14,261 candidates.
Q3. What is the cut-off for General category?
108 marks.
Q4. What is the next stage after Prelims?
The Mains written examination.
Q5. Is Prelims qualifying only?
Yes, Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit list.
Q6. How many attempts are allowed?
No fixed limit, as long as you fall within the age criteria.
Q7. When will the Mains exam be held?
Dates will be announced by BPSC soon via official notification.