BPSC 71st Preliminary Exam Results Officially Announced
The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially declared the results for the 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination (PT). The Commission made the formal announcement via an official post on the social media platform X, marking a significant milestone for hundreds of thousands of aspirants.
Candidates who appeared for the examination are instructed to access their results exclusively through the official portal, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. In its advisory, the Commission noted that the results PDF would be uploaded to the website within a few hours of the announcement. Candidates have been asked to be patient and avoid repeatedly refreshing the page due to the anticipated heavy traffic on the server immediately following the result declaration.
Examination Turnout and Key Statistics
The preliminary examination was a major event across Bihar, conducted successfully on September 13, 2025. The scale of the recruitment drive was massive, with a total of 471,012 candidates registering for the prestigious competitive process.
The test was administered smoothly across 912 examination centres spread throughout 37 districts in the state. Out of the vast pool of registered applicants, 316,762 candidates ultimately sat for the examination, solidifying its status as one of the most significant recruitment events in Bihar this year.
Successful Candidates and Next Stages
According to the official release from the BPSC, a total of 14,261 candidates have been declared successful in the preliminary examination. These candidates have now earned the right to progress to the subsequent stages of the selection process for various administrative positions within the state.
The list of successful candidates has been carefully categorized based on the specific posts they are competing for:
- Class III Administrative Posts: 14,261 candidates
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Selection: 13,368 candidates
- PET for Sub-Inspector and other Police Posts: 893 candidates
The overwhelming majority of the selected candidates, numbering 13,368, will now advance to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which is the next stage following the preliminary exam. A separate group of 893 candidates have qualified for the PET specifically for sub-inspector and other positions within the police department.
How to Check and Download Your BPSC 71st PT Result
For candidates eager to check their results, follow these straightforward steps:
- Visit the official Bihar Public Service Commission website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link that reads 'Results: 71st Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination'. This link is typically found in the 'Latest Updates' or 'Notifications' section.
- Clicking the link will open the results in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file.
- To quickly find your result, use the search function by pressing Ctrl+F (or Command+F on Mac), then enter your examination roll number.
- Once you have located your roll number, download the PDF file and save it for your records. It is also advisable to take a printout for future reference during the next stages, such as the Main Examination.
This result declaration sets the stage for the next phase of a highly competitive recruitment process, bringing aspirants one step closer to a career in Bihar's public administration.
