The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has officially released the answer key for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2025. The preliminary exam was conducted on September 13, 2025, across various centres in Bihar. The answer key is now available on the official BPSC website, bpsc.bihar.gov.in, for candidates to download and verify their answers.
The objection window will be open from September 21 to 27, 2025. Candidates can download the set-wise answer key PDF from the official website and raise objections till the deadline. This release marks a crucial step in the evaluation process, allowing candidates to estimate their marks before the announcement of the BPSC Prelims results 2025.
Steps to Download the BPSC Answer Key 2025
Candidates can download the BPSC 71st Prelims Answer Key by following these steps:
- Visit the official BPSC website at bpsc.bihar.gov.in or bpsc.bihar.nic.in.
- Look for the “Answer Key” or “Keys & Objections” tab on the homepage.
- Click on the link for the 71st BPSC CCE Preliminary Answer Key.
- Download the PDF for the respective question paper set (A, B, C, or D).
Candidates should save the PDF for future reference and score calculation.
BPSC Prelims 2025: Marking Scheme and Score Calculation
The BPSC Preliminary exam consists of 150 objective-type questions totaling 150 marks. The marking scheme includes:
- Correct answer: +1 mark
- Incorrect answer: -1/3 mark (negative marking of 0.33 per wrong answer)
- Unattempted questions: No marks deducted
Candidates can use the answer key to tally their correct and incorrect responses to estimate their total marks using this scheme.
BPSC Answer Key Out: Objection Submission Process
After downloading and verifying the answer key, candidates who find discrepancies can raise objections within the specified window. The objection period for the 71st BPSC answer key is from September 21 to September 27, 2025. To submit objections, candidates must:
- Visit the official website bpsc.bihar.gov.in.
- Access the “Objections” section on the homepage.
- Select the relevant question, exam type, and provide valid supporting documents or references.
- Pay a prescribed fee of Rs. 250 per objection.
Only well-justified objections with proper evidence will be considered for review by the commission. After considering the representations, the final answer key will be released.
Following the objection window and the review process, the BPSC will release the final answer key. The results will be prepared based on the final key. The exam process continues with the main examination and interview stages for candidates who clear the preliminary test.
