BPSSC Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026; UR, EWS, SC, ST, BC & EBC Cut Off List

BPSSC Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026 Overview

BPSSC Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026: Latest Official Update

• The BPSSC Bihar Police SI Mains Result 2026 has been officially released.
• The recruitment process is being conducted under Advertisement No. 05/2025.
• The Bihar Police SI Mains Examination was held on 27 May 2026.
• A total of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector vacancies are being filled through this recruitment drive.
• Along with the result, the category-wise official cut off marks have also been published.
• The General (UR) Male cut off has been fixed at 134.00 marks.
• The EWS Male cut off stands at 127.40 marks.
• The SC Male cut off has been recorded at 114.40 marks.
• The ST Male cut off has been announced at 109.80 marks.
• The EBC Male cut off has been fixed at 126.80 marks.
• The BC Male cut off stands at 129.20 marks.
• The BC Female category cut off has been declared at 107.60 marks.
• The Transgender category cut off has been recorded at 65.80 marks.
• A total of 10,759 candidates have qualified for the PET/PST stage.
• Candidates securing the prescribed category-wise cut off marks have been shortlisted for the next phase.
• The next stage of the selection process will include the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).

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Category-Wise Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026

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BPSSC SI Mains Previous Year Cut Off Comparison

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Factors Responsible for Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026

• Total Number of Vacancies: Higher vacancies generally lead to lower cut-off, while fewer vacancies increase competition and cut-off marks.
• Number of Applicants Appeared: A large number of candidates increases competition, which pushes the cut-off higher.
• Difficulty Level of Mains Exam: If the paper is tough, the cut-off tends to decrease; if easy, it increases.
• Category-wise Reservation System: Different cut-offs are set for UR, EWS, SC, ST, BC, and EBC categories.
• Performance of Candidates: Overall average marks scored by candidates directly influence the final cut-off trend.
• Normalization / Evaluation Pattern: Any moderation or evaluation method affects final score distribution.
• Vacancy Distribution Across Categories: Unequal distribution of seats among categories impacts individual cut-offs.
• Previous Year Cut-off Trends: Earlier year cut-offs are used as a reference while setting the current year benchmark.
• Number of Qualified Candidates for PET/PST: The fixed ratio (selection multiplier) influences how many candidates clear mains.
• Tie-breaking Rules & Policy Changes: Any change in recruitment rules or tie-breaking criteria can shift

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Good Score and Safe Score for Bihar Police SI Mains 2026

Good & Safe Score List

• UR (General)
  • Good Score: 140 – 150
  • Safe Score: 135+
• EWS
  • Good Score: 132 – 140
  • Safe Score: 128+
• BC
  • Good Score: 135 – 145
  • Safe Score: 130+
• EBC
  • Good Score: 132 – 140
  • Safe Score: 127+
• SC
  • Good Score: 120 – 130
  • Safe Score: 115+
• ST
  • Good Score: 115 – 125
  • Safe Score: 110+
• BC Female
  • Good Score: 112 – 120
  • Safe Score: 108+
• Transgender
  • Good Score: 70+
  • Safe Score: 66+

How BPSSC Prepares the Bihar Police SI Cut Off List

• First, BPSSC conducts the Mains Examination for all shortlisted candidates.
• Answer sheets (OMR) are evaluated and marks are calculated carefully.
• Candidates are then divided category-wise (UR, EWS, SC, ST, BC, EBC, etc.).
• Within each category, merit lists are prepared based on marks obtained.
• Vacancies for each category are checked as per government reservation rules.
• A fixed ratio of candidates (usually multiple times of vacancies) is shortlisted for PET/PST.
• The cut-off marks are decided based on the last selected candidate in each category.

Number of Candidates Qualified Through Bihar SI Mains 2026 List

• Total candidates appeared in Paper-I (General Hindi): 34,302
• Candidates disqualified in Paper-I: 414
• Candidates evaluated in Paper-I: 33,888
• Candidates qualified Paper-I (30% minimum): 33,726
• Total candidates appeared in Paper-II (General Studies): 34,298
• Candidates disqualified in Paper-II: 998
• Candidates evaluated in Paper-II: 33,300
• Candidates meeting minimum qualifying criteria: 32,645

What Happens After Clearing Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off 2026

• Candidates are shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
• Candidates also undergo the Physical Standard Test (PST)
• Document Verification (DV) is conducted for eligibility checking
• Medical Examination is done for final fitness approval
• Final Merit List is prepared based on Mains + PET/PST performance
• Selected candidates are appointed as Police Sub-Inspector (SI) in Bihar Police

Bihar Police SI Mains Cut Off Trend and Future Recruitment Insights

• 2020 Cut Off (General): ~149
• 2023 Cut Off (General): ~162 (highest level)
• 2026 Cut Off (General): ~134 (latest result trend)
• Category-wise 2026 (Approx):
  • General: 130–140
  • BC: 128–138
  • EWS: 125–135
  • EBC: 122–132
  • SC: 105–115
  • ST: 100–110
• Trend Pattern:
  • 2020 → 2023: cut off increased sharply
  • 2023 → 2026: cut off decreased
• Main Reasons:
  • Paper difficulty change (most important)
  • Maths + Current Affairs became tougher
  • Vacancy + competition variation
  • Candidate performance changes
• Future Insight:
  • Cut off will stay volatile (up & down)
  • General expected safe range: 130–150
  • Easy paper → cut off can again cross 150+
  • Tough paper → can stay around 130–140
• Safe Score Idea:
  • General: 135+ safe
  • BC/EWS: 130+ safe
  • SC/ST: 110+ safe