Bihar Public Service Commission Releases Final Answer Key for 71st Prelims

The Bihar Public Service Commission has announced the final answer key for the 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination. Candidates can now check their answers and download the OMR sheets. Notably, five questions have been removed from evaluation, which experts believe will have a minimal impact on the cutoff scores. The examination took place on September 13, 2025, with over 4.39 lakh candidates participating. The results are expected to be released soon, leading to the next stages of the selection process.

By Ambika Singh Nov 1, 2025, 10:02 IST

BPSC 71st Prelims Answer Key Released

Final Answer Key Announcement: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has made available the final answer key for the 71st Combined Preliminary Competitive Examination (BPSC 71st Prelims). This key can be accessed on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Candidates are encouraged to verify their answers and download the answer key. Notably, five questions have been excluded from the final evaluation process.

Effect of Excluded Questions

Analysis of Deleted Questions:
Experts indicate that the removal of these questions is unlikely to significantly affect the cutoff scores. The marks associated with the deleted questions will be distributed evenly among all candidates, suggesting a slight increase in the cutoff is anticipated.

OMR Sheets Availability

Access to OMR Sheets:
In conjunction with the final answer key, the Commission has also released the candidates' OMR sheets. Candidates can download their OMR sheets by logging into their dashboard from October 31, 2025, to November 8, 2025. Should candidates identify any discrepancies in their OMR sheets, they must submit their objections by November 8, 2025, via the email: examcontroller-bpsc@gov.in. The Commission has emphasized that no complaints will be entertained post this deadline. Additionally, candidates who fail to download their OMR sheets within the specified timeframe will not receive a photocopy.

Previous Provisional Answer Key

Provisional Key Release:
The provisional answer key was initially published on September 20, 2025, with a window for candidates to raise objections from September 21 to 27. Following a thorough review by experts, the final answer key has now been issued.

Examination and Recruitment Details

Exam Overview:
The BPSC 71st Preliminary Examination took place on September 13, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM across 912 centers in 37 districts, attracting 4.39 lakh applicants. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,298 positions.

Vacancy Breakdown

Available Positions:
– Senior Deputy Collector – 100 posts
– Financial Administrative Officer – 79 posts
– Labor Superintendent – 10 posts
– Sub-Registrar/Joint Sub-Registrar – 3 posts
– Sugarcane Officer – 17 posts
– Block Cooperative Officer – 502 posts
– Block Panchayati Raj Officer – 22 posts
– Scheduled Caste/Tribe Welfare Officer – 13 posts
– Revenue Officer – 45 posts
– Minority Welfare Officer – 459 posts
– Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) – 14 posts

Upcoming Results Announcement

Results Release Timeline:
With the final answer key now available, the BPSC is expected to announce the results for the 71st Prelims shortly. Candidates will be able to check their results using their roll numbers on the official website. Following the preliminary results, candidates will advance to the main examination and interview phases, leading to final selections.