APPSC Group III · Cutoff
APPSC Group III Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in APPSC Group III Services 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 | 85-95 marks (57-63%) |
| ST | 80-90 marks (53-60%) |
| PwD | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically exceed OBC by 10-15 marks (7-10%), while SC/ST categories see 20-30 mark relaxation from General; EWS cutoffs track 5-7 marks below General.
- Year-on-year variation: Cutoffs fluctuate by ±5-8 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength; competitive years push General near 115 marks, while moderate difficulty/higher vacancies can bring it to 105 marks.
- Post-specific reality: These represent minimum qualification cutoffs; actual selection for preferred Group B posts requires 85-92% range (127-138 marks) for General category, with proportional scaling across other categories.
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Excellent — top 5% performers
85–100%
- Junior Assistant in AP Secretariat — premier postings in capital region
- Panchayat Secretary in Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada urban mandals
- Senior positions in Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation areas
- Junior Steno in Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary offices
- Guaranteed choice of location and department
- Strong foundation for future promotions to Group II services
Top tier — choice postings
75–85%
- Junior Assistant in Chief Minister's Office/Secretariat — Amaravati
- Panchayat Secretary in East Godavari/Krishna district — high revenue mandals
- Bill Collector in Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation
- Junior Steno in Finance/Revenue departments — state headquarters
- Station Officer positions in key urban centers
- Likely to secure first or second preference in location choice
Strong contender — urban postings
65–75%
- Junior Assistant in Visakhapatnam/Vijayawada collectorate offices
- Panchayat Secretary in competitive urban-adjacent mandals
- Senior Bill Collector in GVMC/VMC municipal corporations
- Junior Steno in Secretariat departments — Hyderabad/Amaravati
- Fieldman positions in Cooperative Department — pay level 5-6
- Good chances for preferred location postings
Competitive for Group III posts
50–65%
- Junior Assistant in District Collectorate offices — pay level 5
- Panchayat Secretary (general category) — rural development cadre
- Bill Collector in Municipal Corporations
- Junior Steno in various state departments
- Typist positions in revenue and administrative departments — approximately 30-40% clear mains
Preliminary qualifying range
35–50%
- May clear preliminary exam in some categories (SC/ST)
- Junior Assistant posts in smaller municipalities — Group III cadre
- Panchayat Secretary (rural cadre) in less competitive mandals
- Bill Collector positions in gram panchayats
- Need significant improvement for mains and interview stages
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear preliminary exam cut-off
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommended to strengthen fundamentals in all subjects
- Focus on AP state-specific GK and current affairs
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