Bihar CGL Cut Off 2026
Expected cutoff marks for BSSC CGL 2026 prelims by category, based on previous year trends, with safe score targets for your mock test preparation.
Bihar CGL Cut Off 2026
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Understanding BSSC CGL Cutoff
BSSC CGL cutoff is the minimum qualifying mark required to advance from prelims to the next stage. Cutoffs are declared category-wise (General, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) and depend on paper difficulty, number of vacancies, and total applicants.
Cutoff marks are raw scores out of 150 — not normalised percentiles. This means your mock test scores on Setlgao are directly comparable to expected cutoff ranges, making mock performance the best cutoff predictor.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends
Based on available BSSC CGL prelims data, General category cutoffs have typically ranged from 70 to 95 marks out of 150. The 2022 cycle saw relatively higher cutoffs due to moderate paper difficulty and high applicant volume.
Reserved category cutoffs are typically 10–25 marks lower than General category. EWS cutoffs are usually close to General category marks. These trends provide a reasonable estimate for 2026 preparation targets.
- General/EWS: Expected cutoff ~80–95 marks (out of 150)
- OBC: Expected cutoff ~70–85 marks
- SC: Expected cutoff ~60–75 marks
- ST: Expected cutoff ~55–70 marks
- Safe target for General: 100+ marks in mocks
- Safe target for reserved categories: 80+ marks in mocks
How to Use Cutoff Data in Preparation
Set your mock test target 10–15 marks above expected cutoff for your category. If you are General category and expected cutoff is 85, aim for 100+ consistently in Setlgao full mocks before exam day.
Track your mock scores over time. An upward trend from 70 to 95 over 3 months is more encouraging than a single 95 followed by inconsistent 75s. Consistency above cutoff matters more than one peak score.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a safe score for Bihar CGL prelims?
- Aim for 100+ marks for General category and 80+ for reserved categories in mock tests to be safely above expected cutoffs.
- Is there sectional cutoff in BSSC CGL?
- BSSC CGL prelims typically has an overall cutoff, not sectional cutoffs. However, balanced preparation across all three sections is essential to maximise total score.
- When is Bihar CGL cutoff declared?
- Cutoff marks are declared along with prelims results, usually weeks after the examination.