
Bihar APO Cut Off 2026 is a crucial benchmark for candidates preparing for the Assistant Prosecution Officer exam conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC). With 300 vacancies announced, understanding the expected and previous year cut-off trends becomes essential to set a realistic preparation strategy.
The cut-off marks determine whether a candidate qualifies for the next stage of the selection process, making them an important factor in exam planning. By analyzing past data and key influencing factors, aspirants can better estimate their target scores and improve their chances of success.
Based on historical data and the current vacancy count of 300 posts, the expected Bihar APO cut-off 2026 is estimated. These figures are tentative and serve as a benchmark for candidates to evaluate their mock test performances.
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Bihar APO Cut Off 2026 Expected (Prelims) |
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Category |
Expected Cut Off Marks (Percentage Range) |
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General (Unreserved) |
50% - 60% |
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OBC/BC/EBC |
45% - 55% |
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SC |
40% - 50% |
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ST |
35% - 45% |
Note: These are estimated ranges based on previous trends. BPSC will release the official cut-off along with the results.
Several critical factors affecting Bihar APO Cut off 2026 influence whether the marks will rise or fall compared to previous years:
Number of Vacancies: With 300 vacancies in 2026 compared to 553 in the 2020 cycle, the competition is expected to be more intense, potentially leading to a higher cut-off.
Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the question papers for General Studies or Law are exceptionally tough, the cut-off marks typically decrease.
Number of Applicants: A higher volume of candidates appearing for the exam increases the "safe score" threshold.
Reservation Policy: Category-wise seat distribution and horizontal reservations for women or PwD candidates also impact the final cut-off for each group.
Analyzing the previous year's Bihar APO cut-off is essential for understanding the scoring pattern of BPSC. Below are the official cut-off marks for the Bihar APO Preliminary Exam (Advt. No. 01/2020):
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Previous Year Bihar APO Cut Off |
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Category |
Cut-off Marks (Revised 15.09.2022) |
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Unreserved (General) |
138.750 |
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Unreserved (Female) |
125.000 |
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EWS |
83.875 |
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SC |
48.500 |
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ST |
88.125 |
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EBC |
74.750 |
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BC |
88.375 |
To reach the final merit list, candidates must clear each stage of the exam:
Preliminary Exam: Consists of two objective papers—General Studies (100 marks) and Law (100 marks). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Mains Exam: A descriptive test comprising seven papers, including General Studies, Hindi, English, and various Law subjects (total 900 marks).
Interview: A personality test carrying 100 marks to evaluate legal aptitude and communication skills.
The final merit list is prepared based on the combined marks of the Mains Examination and the Interview.
