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APPSC Group II Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in APPSC Group II Services Prelims actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 105–115 marks (70–77%) |
| EWS | 100–110 marks (67–73%) |
| OBC | 95–105 marks (63–70%) |
| SC | 80–90 marks (53–60%) |
| ST | 75–85 marks (50–57%) |
| PwD | 70–80 marks (47–53%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10–15 marks above OBC and 25–30 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs align 5–7 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and applicant pool strength. Easy papers push General cutoffs toward 115+ marks; moderate-to-tough papers stabilize around 105–110 marks.
- Qualifying vs. selection: These are final selection cutoffs. Prelims qualifying marks are lower (typically 40–45% for General), but reaching competitive-tier scores (65%+) ensures realistic chances for preferred postings in the Mains-Interview process.
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Exceptional prelims score
88–100%
- Top choice among all Group II posts based on Mains+Interview
- Deputy Tehsildar — capital region/coastal Andhra preference
- Assistant Section Officer (Chief Minister's Office/Finance) — premium postings
- Commercial Tax Officer — Hyderabad/Vijayawada zones
- Municipal Commissioner — Greater Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada
- Excellent foundation; maintain momentum through Mains
Top tier prelims performance
80–88%
- Deputy Tehsildar — choice posting districts (Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Vijayawada)
- Assistant Section Officer (GAD/Finance) — premium departments
- Commercial Tax Officer — state headquarters posting possible
- Municipal Commissioner Grade II — Tier 1 urban bodies
- Very strong prelims score; focus on Mains and interview preparation
Highly competitive range
72–80%
- Assistant Section Officer (all departments) — preferred postings available
- Deputy Tehsildar (Revenue) — urban district preference possible
- Commercial Tax Officer — zone-wise choice likely
- Municipal Commissioner Grade II — larger municipalities
- Excellent position for General category, likely Mains call
Good qualifying score
62–72%
- Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat) — state capital posting likely
- Section Officer (Panchayat Raj) — pay level 9, supervisory role
- Deputy Tehsildar — Revenue Department, Group B Gazetted
- Commercial Tax Officer (Junior) — better posting options
- Strong chance across most categories, need solid Mains performance
Moderate qualifying zone
50–62%
- Municipal Commissioner Grade III — ULB cadre, pay level 8
- Assistant Section Officer (Revenue) — district-level posting
- Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector — Group B Non-Gazetted, enforcement duties
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer — Commercial Taxes Department
- Competitive for OBC/EWS candidates, marginal for General
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains (SC/ST/BC categories)
- Group B posts: Market Officer, Prohibition & Excise Sub-Inspector — pay level 7
- Women Development & Child Welfare Officer — field posting likely
- Extension Officer (Panchayat Raj) — Grade II, rural areas
- Need strong Mains preparation to secure final selection
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off
- Cut-off typically ranges 40-50% depending on category
- Focus on fundamentals for next attempt
- Strengthen AP State-specific syllabus coverage
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