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BPSC CCE Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in BPSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) Prelims actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 75–82 marks (50–55%) |
| EWS | 72–78 marks (48–52%) |
| OBC | 68–74 marks (45–49%) |
| SC | 55–62 marks (37–41%) |
| ST | 50–58 marks (33–39%) |
| PwD (General) | 50–56 marks (33–37%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 45–52 marks (30–35%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 40–48 marks (27–32%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 7–10 marks above OBC, 18–25 marks above SC, and 22–30 marks above ST. EWS slots ~3–5 marks below General.
- Year-to-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate performance distribution. Tough papers push all categories down 3–7 marks; high vacancies or easier sections elevate cutoffs similarly.
- Qualifying vs. selection: These are Prelims qualifying thresholds (Mains entry); final BAS/Group A selection requires significantly higher Mains+Interview performance. Scoring 78+ (52%) in Prelims positions General candidates favorably for competitive Mains ranks.
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Top 1% — State topper contenders
92–100%
- Bihar Administrative Service (top 10-20 final ranks expected) — immediate secretariat assignments
- Chief Minister's Office (CMO) — junior staff officer positions for top rankers
- Planning and Development Department — state-level policy roles
- Premium postings in capital secretariat — Cabinet Secretariat, Finance, Home departments
- State topper probability — medallion, discretionary posting choice, accelerated seniority
- On par with clearing UPSC CSE Prelims; consider parallel preparation for national exams
Top 2% — Premium selections
85–92%
- Bihar Administrative Service (top 50 ranks) — direct secretariat posting prospects
- District Magistrate track (fast-track promotion eligible) — premium cadre management positions
- Superintendent of Police (capital/metro postings) — Patna, Gaya, or specialised units
- Secretary-level departments (junior positions) — state government secretariat
- Expected final rank: top 50 with strong Mains and Interview
- First choice of service and posting almost guaranteed
Top 5% — Elite cadre prospects
75–85%
- Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) — top postings like Patna district or secretariat
- Deputy Collector (premium districts) — Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur posting likelihood
- Superintendent of Police (prestigious districts) — capital region or sensitive zones
- Strong probability of final selection rank under 100
- Choice of department and initial posting location likely
- On track for Group A gazetted officer positions with accelerated career progression
Excellent Prelims, strong Mains contender
65–75%
- Bihar Administrative Service (BAS) officer — premium state cadre, pay level 10-13
- Additional District Magistrate (ADM) — senior district administrative officer
- Additional Superintendent of Police — senior police administrative cadre
- Deputy Director (various departments) — education, health, planning departments
- Treasury Officer — state finance and treasury management
- Well-positioned for top 100-200 final ranks with good Mains and Interview performance
Strong Prelims, competitive Mains prospect
55–65%
- District Magistrate (DM) — Group A, pay level 12, top district executive officer
- Superintendent of Police (SP) — Bihar Police Service, pay level 11-12
- District Programme Officer — state planning and development cadre
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Bihar Police, executive cadre
- Commercial Tax Officer — revenue department, Group B gazetted
- Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — state civil services
Safe Prelims qualifier
45–55%
- Comfortably clears Prelims for all categories (General cut-off typically 38-42%)
- Deputy Collector — Group A, pay level 10, district administration cadre
- Block Development Officer (General category) — rural development cadre
- Assistant Director (various departments) — state administrative services
- Revenue Officer — land revenue and district administration
- Supply Inspector — food and consumer protection department
Marginal qualifier zone
30–45%
- May clear Prelims cut-off for reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST typically 28-32%)
- Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (reserved categories)
- Assistant Professor (College cadre, reserved posts)
- Block Development Officer (reserved categories)
- Needs significant improvement for Mains to secure final selection
Below qualifying threshold
0–30%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off (typically 30-35% for General)
- Score too low for any cadre consideration
- Focus on General Studies, Bihar Current Affairs, and CSAT for next attempt
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT and Bihar-specific topics
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