The Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment 2024 has concluded with the release of the final cut-off marks by the Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC). These cutoffs determine which candidates qualify for the final selection process after written examinations, mains, etc. Understanding the cutoffs by category helps aspirants assess their standing and prepare better if appearing in future cycles.
Here are the key category-wise cutoffs for the Bihar Police SI 2024 exam, a look at previous year trends, and important factors that influence the cutoffs.
🧮 Final Cut Off Marks 2024 — Category-wise (Male & Female)
The final cutoffs for 2024 have been published along with the result. Below are the cut-offs for male and female candidates, and also for some special categories like FFW (Freedom Fighter Ward).
| Category / Gender | Male Cut Off (2024) | Female Cut Off (2024) | FFW Male / Female Cut Off (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 162.6 | 152.8 | 150.4 (Male), 142.8 (Female) |
| Backward Class (BC) | 160.4 | 150.0 | 149.4 / 123.2 |
| Extremely Backward Class (EBC) | 158.2 | 145.0 | 145.6 / 112.4 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 158.2 | 149.4 | 146.0 / 140.0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 149.4 | 123.6 | 89.0 / 70.6 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 145.0 | 128.0 | — |
| BC Women | — | 145.4 | — |
| Transgender | — | — | 85.6 |
(*FFW = Ward of Freedom Fighters)
📆 What Are Past Trends Like?
Looking back at previous years helps to see how stable or fluctuating the cutoffs are. Here are a few past cut-off examples, showing male & female category-wise marks from earlier exams.
2023 / Previous Cycle
General Male: ~149.4, Female ~142.8
SC / ST / BC etc. had slightly lower cutoffs, of course depending on category & gender.
2022 Cycle
For General: Male ~150.0, Female ~137.6
Similar spread for BC, EBC, SC etc., but female cutoffs generally lower than male for same categories.
What we see is: 2024’s cutoffs are somewhat higher for most categories compared to some earlier cycles, which implies either increased competition, better performance, more applicants, or perhaps an easier question set (leading to higher average scores).
💡 Factors Influencing the Cut Offs
Several factors play into what final cutoffs turn out to be:
Number of Vacancies vs Number of Applicants
Higher number of candidates for fewer vacancies → cutoffs tend to rise as competition increases.Difficulty Level of Exam
If the exam is easier, more candidates score high, pushing up cutoff; tougher exams depress cutoffs.Category Reservations
Each category has its own cutoff. Reservation for categories like BC, EBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc., causes separate thresholds.Gender-wise Variation
Female cutoffs are generally lower than male in most categories, reflecting relative participation, performance.Special Categories
Wards of Freedom Fighters (FFW), Transgender, etc., typically have significantly lower cutoffs.
🔍 What Candidates Should Do With This Information
If you appeared in the 2024 exam, or plan for future Bihar Police SI recruitment, here’s how you can use these cutoff insights:
Compare your score to the relevant category cutoff. If you scored above or near the cutoff, you might have a chance; significantly lower than cutoff may need retake / extra prep.
Use category-wise cutoff trends to set realistic goals: aim a bit above previous cycles’ male cutoffs for your category to be safe.
Female / reserved category aspirants should note the gap and plan prep accordingly (maybe focus more on accuracy, mock tests).
Keep track of BPSSC’s past cut-offs and NB: cut-offs are released along with final results, often after all stages (prelims + mains + physical/verification etc.).
🧷 Important Points / Caveats
Cut off is “Final” — after all evaluation & normalization etc. Prelims cutoff is different; the table above shows final cutoffs i.e. marks needed to get through all stages.
No Sectional Cut Off — BPSSC does not apply section-wise cutoffs; the total marks matter.
PDF Download — Cutoff data is available via PDF on official BPSSC site / notification. Always refer official source for verification.
Gender or Special Category Seats — For categories like FFW or Transgender, fewer candidates but specific quotas, so their cutoffs are distinct and typically lower.
📌 Summary & Key Takeaways
General / Unreserved male cutoff in 2024 was 162.6 marks, while female was 152.8.
BC, EBC, EWS cutoffs are slightly lower but close; e.g., BC Male: 160.4, BC Female: 150.0.
SC / ST / reserved categories have more significant drops; SC Female around ~123.6 in 2024.
Female / reserved category aspirants need to aim for slightly lower numbers but should not aim too conservatively — better to aim closer to male cutoffs to ensure merit.
