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AP Police PC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in AP Police Constable (APSLPRB) 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 (OC) | 105–125 / 200 (52.5–62.5%) |
| EWS | 100–115 / 200 (50.0–57.5%) |
| OBC | 95–110 / 200 (47.5–55.0%) |
| SC | 80–95 / 200 (40.0–47.5%) |
| ST | 75–90 / 200 (37.5–45.0%) |
| PwD (across categories) | 65–85 / 200 (32.5–42.5%) |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 10–15 marks (5–7.5%), with SC/ST cutoffs falling 20–30 marks below General. Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, exam difficulty, and application-to-post ratio—higher vacancies or tougher papers lower cutoffs by 5–10 marks.
- Physical standards and medical fitness eliminations post-written exam significantly impact final merit list composition; written cutoffs represent minimum qualifying thresholds, not final selection guarantees.
- District-wise preferences and local reservation policies may create micro-variations; these figures reflect state-level aggregate patterns observed in recent APSLPRB recruitment cycles.
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Top 5% — merit list leaders
85–100%
- Police Constable (Civil) — guaranteed selection, choice postings
- Police Constable (Technical) — cybercrime, forensics, IT cells
- Police Constable (Elite Units) — OCTOPUS/Greyhounds subject to screening
- Likely recommendation for fast-track promotion schemes
- First choice in posting location and unit
- May be considered for training school instructor roles after service
Excellent score — top tier
75–85%
- Police Constable (Civil) — Commissionerate postings (Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam)
- Police Constable (OCTOPUS) — elite counter-terrorism unit, subject to special tests
- Police Constable (APSP) — VIP security wing, high-profile postings
- Station Fire Officer — Fire Services supervisory track
- First preference in district/unit allocation
- Pay Level 3 (₹18,000-56,900 pay matrix)
Strong chance — all posts
65–75%
- Police Constable (Civil) — preferred postings in urban districts
- Police Constable (Communications) — IT/telecom wing, technical cadre
- Police Constable (Driver) — transport wing, requires valid DL
- Police Constable (Mechanic) — workshop cadre, technical posts
- Jail Warder (Prisons) — Central Prison cadre
- High probability of selection across all categories
Competitive — General contenders
50–65%
- Police Constable (Civil) — General/OBC categories, district cadre
- Police Constable (AR Battalion) — Armed Reserve wings
- Police Constable (APSP Battalion) — Special Protection Force
- Fireman (AP Fire Services) — General category posts
- Warder/Wardress (Prisons Department) — district jails cadre
- Must clear PST (height, chest) and PET (running, long jump)
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50%
- Police Constable (Civil) — SC/ST candidates, subject to vacancies
- Police Constable (AR/APSP Battalion) — reserved category posts
- May qualify for PST/PET round in reserved categories
- General category candidates need higher scores
- Fireman (Fire Services) — SC/ST posts
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum qualifying marks
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Recommend thorough revision of syllabus basics
- Focus on Physical Standards Test preparation for next cycle
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