APPSC Group I · Cutoff
APPSC Group I cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official APPSC Group I cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at psc.ap.gov.in.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 120-132 marks (50-55%) |
| EWS | 114-126 marks (47.5-52.5%) |
| OBC (BC-A/B/C/D) | 102-120 marks (42.5-50%) |
| SC | 90-108 marks (37.5-45%) |
| ST | 84-102 marks (35-42.5%) |
| PwD (across categories) | 72-90 marks (30-37.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 7-10% higher than OBC and 12-18% higher than SC/ST. BC-D (most backward) often sees 2-3% relaxation versus BC-A within OBC umbrella.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count (more vacancies → lower cutoffs by 2-4%), paper difficulty (easier paper → 5-8% cutoff rise), and candidate strength. APPSC Group I sees competitive Prelims with ~1-2% selection rate.
- Qualification reality: Clearing Prelims at minimum cutoff secures Mains entry but demands 65%+ territory for realistic Group I service allocation; borderline qualifiers often compete for Group II alternatively.
What does your score in APPSC Group I Services Prelims actually get you? These bands map a mock or exam percentage to the rank window and the outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
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All-AP top rankers
92–100%
- Deputy Collector — virtually guaranteed first choice district
- Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat) — direct Secretariat cadre posting
- Commercial Tax Officer (Range) — metropolitan circles
- DSP with specialized wings (CID, Intelligence, Vigilance)
- Top-5 final merit list contender
- Choice of service and posting location assured
Merit list toppers
85–92%
- Deputy Collector (Revenue) — likely top district postings
- Assistant Commissioner (State HQ cadre) — Secretariat posting probable
- DSP Category-I with metropolitan postings (Hyderabad range, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam)
- District Prohibition and Excise Officer — Enforcement cadre
- Strong candidate for interview high scores
- Premium posting options available
Top cadre — premium posts
75–85%
- Deputy Collector with choice posting districts (Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati)
- Assistant Director (Vigilance and Enforcement) — Anti-corruption bureau
- Assistant Conservator of Forests — AP Forest Service, Group A
- Regional Joint Director (Panchayat Raj) — Rural development cadre
- District Treasury Officer — Finance department, supervisory cadre
- Excellent position for final merit list
Group A service contenders
65–75%
- Deputy Collector (Revenue) — District administration, pay level 11
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — State tax service
- District Employment Officer — Labour department, Group A
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Category-I) — AP Police Service
- Strong mains performance needed for top posts
Mains probable — Group B range
50–65%
- Commercial Tax Officer — State revenue service cadre
- Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat) — Group B Gazetted
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — typically requires 55%+ in mains
- District Registrar — Registration and Stamps department
- Likely to clear prelims in most categories
Near cut-off — marginal zone
35–50%
- May qualify for mains in reserved categories (SC/ST/BC)
- General category qualification uncertain
- Borderline for Deputy Collector posts
- Need to strengthen weaker sections significantly
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for mains examination
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend thorough revision of AP state syllabus
- Focus on General Studies and Current Affairs
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