BPSC CCE Prelims Result 2025 Released: Cut-Off, Merit List, Answer Key and Download Link

The BPSC CCE Prelims result 2025 has sent waves through the Bihar civil service aspirant community. As thousands of candidates eagerly awaited the verdict, the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) finally unveiled the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) preliminary results. Whether you cleared the cut or are still crunching numbers, understanding the full picture is crucial. In this article, we’ll unpack what went down — from biometric drama to cut-offs, objections, and what comes next.

Background of BPSC CCE 2025

The 71st BPSC CCE Cycle

The 2025 cycle marks the 71st BPSC Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination, a pivotal stage in Bihar’s recruitment for various government posts. This year’s exam carried significant attention due to its competitive intensity and procedural updates.

Exam Date Confirmation and Rumor Control

Initially, there were swirling rumors around postponement. However, BPSC officially confirmed that the prelims would happen on September 13, 2025, dismissing all speculation. The commission emphasized that only its official website, X-handle, and press statements should be trusted for reliable updates.

Updates in 2025

One notable change in this cycle was the addition of 14 DSP (Deputy Superintendent of Police) posts in June 2025, increasing stakes for aspirants.

Prelims Exam: Format & Pattern

The Preliminary Exam was conducted as an objective-type test (MCQs), comprising 150 questions.

Duration: 2 hours.

There is a negative marking scheme: for every wrong answer, 1/3rd mark is deducted.

Importantly, the Prelims is a screening test: it doesn’t count toward the final ranking but determines who gets to sit for the Mains.

Answer Key Release

Provisional Answer Key

BPSC released the provisional answer key shortly after the exam. Candidates were given a window to review and raise objections.

Objection Process

The objection window was open until 27 September 2025.

Candidates had to provide evidence supporting their objections, and there was a fee of ₹250 per question challenged.

Objections submitted without valid proof or late were not considered.

After Objections

Once BPSC reviews and validates objections, it will publish a final answer key. The Prelims result is then determined on the basis of this finalized key.

Biometric Glitches Controversy

What Happened

During the exam, several centers faced technical issues in recording biometric data, raising concerns among candidates.

BPSC’s Response

To address the problem, BPSC clarified that manual attendance records, including signatures on duplicate admit cards, will be considered valid proof of presence.

This assurance was crucial: it means the biometric failure will not disqualify candidates, as long as their physical attendance was properly logged.

Implications

With this move, BPSC has taken a fair stand — preventing technical issues from unfairly penalizing students. But more broadly, it raises questions about exam infrastructure and whether more robust systems are needed in future cycles.

Result Declaration

Announcement Date

The BPSC CCE Prelims result 2025 was officially declared on 18 November 2025

How to Check

Visit the official BPSC website: bpsc.bihar.gov.in

Download the PDF containing the list of shortlisted roll numbers.

The PDF also includes category-wise cutoff marks, helping aspirants understand whether they’ve made the cut.

Cut-off Marks

Expected Trends

Before the result, experts and coaching institutes projected cutoff ranges based on historical data and current competition.

Category-wise Predictions

According to reports:

Category	Expected Cut-Off (out of 150)
General (Male)	91–110
General (Female)	80–82
EWS (Male)	80–85
EWS (Female)	72–75
OBC (Male)	85–95
EBC (Male)	80–90
SC (Male)	75–85
SC (Female)	58–62
ST (Male)	70–80
ST (Female)	55–60

These are, however, estimates. The actual cutoff may vary depending on the final answer key and number of candidates who appeared.

What Happens Next: Mains Stage

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the Prelims result PDF advance to the Mains exam.

Mains will likely be announced soon by BPSC, though no fixed date has been made public yet.

Given the intensity, aspirants are strongly encouraged to start preparing early for their General Studies, optional subjects, and descriptive papers.

Conclusion

The announcement of the BPSC CCE Prelims result 2025 brings a sigh of relief for many aspirants — and fresh anxiety for others. While the journey to mains has just begun for those who cleared, the broader exam process underscored both the transparency and the challenges of a high-stakes public service recruitment cycle. BPSC’s handling of technical issues, the open objection process, and consistent communication provide a strong precedent. But as always, aspirants must stay alert, rely on official channels, and keep their preparation engines running — the road ahead is long, but promising.