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BPSC ASO Exam Analysis 2025: Prelims Review, Expected Cut Off

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• Updated on 11 Sep, 2025, by Kollegeapply

BPSC ASO Exam Analysis 2025: Prelims Review, Expected Cut Off

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) conducted the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) Prelims 2025 today. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the detailed BPSC ASO exam analysis 2025, which provides insights into the difficulty level, section-wise performance, and expected cut-off marks based on expert reviews and student feedback.

 

BPSC ASO 2025 Exam Overview

The BPSC ASO exam follows a two-stage selection process, Prelims and Mains. The Prelims exam comprises a single paper with three sections:

Section

Number of Questions

Marks

Duration

General Studies

50

50

2 hours 15 minutes

General Science and Mathematics

50

50

2 hours 15 minutes

Mental Ability Test

50

50

2 hours 15 minutes

Total

150

150

2 hours 15 minutes

The Prelims paper is conducted in one shift on 10 September 2025. Candidates were advised to download the admit card and verify their shift timing before appearing for the exam.

 

BPSC ASO 2025 Exam Shift Timings

The exam was conducted in the following schedule:

Exam/Paper

Shift Timings

General Studies

12:00 PM to 02:15 PM

 

Section-Wise Difficulty Level

The BPSC ASO Prelims 2025 exam consists of three sections: General Studies, General Science and Mathematics, and Mental Ability Test. Based on initial feedback from students and expert analysis:

  • General Studies: Moderate; included questions on current affairs, Bihar-specific general knowledge, and governance topics.
  • General Science & Mathematics: Moderate to difficult; focus on basic arithmetic, algebra, and science fundamentals.
  • Mental Ability Test: Easy to moderate; questions included reasoning, puzzles, and logical deductions.

Candidates are expected to have good attempts between 90 to 110 questions for a competitive edge.

 

Expected Cut-Off for BPSC ASO 2025 Prelims

The expected cut-off is influenced by the difficulty level, number of candidates, and performance trends in previous years. Based on expert analysis:

Category

Expected Cut-Off Marks

General

95–100

EWS/OBC

88–93

SC/ST

75–80

PwBD

60–65

Candidates qualifying the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the BPSC ASO Mains 2025, which will further determine their selection.

 

Key Takeaways for Candidates

  • Ensure all documents are ready for Mains registration.
  • Review the Prelims answer sheet and prepare for section-specific strengths and weaknesses.
  • Check official notifications regularly for updates regarding the Mains schedule and admit card release.

The BPSC ASO 2025 Prelims exam today provides crucial insights for candidates planning their preparation strategy for the next stage.

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