Bihar Police SI Prohibition Cutoff 2026: Check Category-wise Expected Cutoff Marks Here

Last Updated: Jul 12, 2026, 13:42 IST

Bihar Police SI Prohibition Prelims exam was conducted on July 12, 2026, for a total of 78 vacancies. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check the expected cutoff marks in this article, based on previous year trends, exam difficulty, vacancies, and candidates' performance.

Bihar Police SI Prohibition Cutoff 2026: Check Category-wise Expected Cutoff Marks Here
Bihar Police SI Prohibition Cutoff 2026: Check Category-wise Expected Cutoff Marks Here

Key Points

  • The Bihar Police SI Prohibition exam was successfully conducted on July 12, 2026.
  • 2026 vacancies (78) are 3x higher than 2025 (28), suggesting lower cutoffs.
  • General category cutoff for 2026 is expected to range from 78 to 85 marks.

Bihar Police SI Prohibition Expected Cut Off 2026: The Bihar Police Subordinate Commission (BPSSC) successfully conducted the Bihar Police SI exam today, July 12, 2026. Now that the exam is over, thousands of candidates who appeared in the exam are eagerly waiting for the expected cutoff marks. The cutoff marks are the minimum qualifying marks candidates must score to pass the exam and move to the next selection step. In this article, candidates can check the category-wise expected cutoff marks for the Bihar Police SI 2026, based on exam difficulty level, number of vacancies, and previous year trends.

Bihar Police SI Prohibition Expected Cut Off 2026

The Bihar Police SI Prohibition Prelims exam 2026 was held for 78 vacancies, which is nearly three times higher than the 28 vacancies in 2025. Since more vacancies usually mean a comparatively lower cutoff, this year's cutoff is expected to be somewhat lower than 2025 levels. The Bihar Police SI expected cutoff 2026 depends on various factors like the difficulty level of the question paper, total number of candidates who appeared, total vacancies, and previous year cutoff trends. This year, the exam difficulty was rated moderate by most candidates. Based on these factors, the general category cutoff is expected to range between 78 to 85 marks, while reserved categories will have slightly lower cutoffs. Candidates must note that these are the estimates only; the official cutoff will be released by BPSSC after the result declaration. Based on this trend, here are the expected cutoff marks for 2026 (out of 200 marks):

Category

Expected Male Cut Off

Expected Female Cut Off

General/UR 

155-160

142-148

SC

145-150

118-124

EBC

150-155

136-142

BC

152-158

140-146

BC (Female only)

-

138-144

EWS

150-156

138-144

Bihar Police SI Prohibition Previous Year Cut Off 2025

The previous year, the Bihar Police SI Prohibition Prelims exam was held in 2025 only for 28 vacancies (Advt. No. 01/2025). The exam was conducted on May 18, 2025, and result along with category-wise cutoff was released on May 29, 2025. As fewer vacancies were available in 2025, that’s why, the cutoff marks were comparatively high. Candidates can check the official category-wise cutoff marks below, out of 200 marks:

Category 

Male Cut off 

Female Cut Off

General/UR

171.4

158.8

SC

160.4

132

EBC

167.2

151.6

BC

169.2

156

BC (Female only)

-

153.8

EWS

167

154.6


Steps to Download Bihar Police SI Prohibition Cutoff 2026 

Candidates can follow these steps to download the 

  • Visit the official website of BPSSC, bpssc.bihar.gov.in 

  • On the homepage, click on the “Prohibition Dept” section

  • Select the “Prohibition exam result/ cutoff 2026” link

  • The cutoff PDF will open on the screen 

  • Check the cutoff marks for your category

  • Save and download the PDF for future reference

Factors Affecting Bihar Police SI Prohibition Cutoff 2026

The Bihar Police SI Prohibition cutoff marks are not fixed. It varies every year based on several factors. Candidates must understand these factors to understand the expected cutoff for 2026. Here are the key factors that affect the Bihar Police SI Prohibition cutoff marks as follows:

  • Number of vacancies: More vacancies usually lead to a lower cutoff, while fewer vacancies have a higher cutoff

  • Difficulty level of exam: A difficult paper generally results in a lower cutoff, and an easier one has a higher cutoff

  • Number of candidates: More participation increases competition and can raise the cutoff

  • Category-wise reservation: Cutoff varies across General, SC, ST, BC, EBC, and EWS categories due to reservation norms

  • Previous year trends: Past cutoff patterns help set realistic expectations for the current cycle

  • Overall candidate performance: If most candidates score well, the cutoff tends to go up

Bebo Rani
Bebo Rani

Executive - Editorial

    Bebo Rani is a journalist and education-focused media professional specialising in recruitment examinations, government jobs, career guidance, and current affairs. With a talent for transforming complex information into clear, engaging, and impactful stories, she creates insightful, research-driven content that empowers students and job aspirants. She has experience in digital journalism, news writing, multimedia storytelling, and social media content creation across English and Hindi platforms. Currently, she contributes to the Government Jobs section at Jagran Josh, covering recruitment notifications, exam updates, eligibility criteria, and career opportunities for aspirants across India. Bebo holds a Master's degree in Journalism from the Delhi School of Journalism, University of Delhi, and is committed to delivering accurate, accessible, and audience-focused content that helps readers stay informed and achieve their goals. Previously, she worked with Dainik Jagran and Doordarshan, where she gained valuable experience in journalism, content development, and media production. She can be reached at bebo.rani@jagrannewmedia.com 

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