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APPSC (AR) Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Arunachal Pradesh PSC Civil 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** | 105–120 marks / 200 (52.5–60%) |
| **EWS** | 100–115 marks / 200 (50–57.5%) |
| **OBC** | 95–110 marks / 200 (47.5–55%) |
| **SC** | 85–100 marks / 200 (42.5–50%) |
| **ST** | 75–90 marks / 200 (37.5–45%) |
| **PwD** | 70–85 marks / 200 (35–42.5%) |
- Category differentials: General cutoffs typically run 10–15 marks above OBC and 20–30 marks above SC; ST cutoffs reflect Arunachal's substantial reserved category representation, often 30–45 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate with paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength; easier papers push cutoffs toward 60–65% (General), tougher ones down to 50–55%.
- State context: APPSC AR prelims historically maintain moderate difficulty; ST candidates benefit from significant reservation, while General/EWS aspirants need consistent 55%+ to secure Mains entry across most cycles.
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Top tier — state rankers
85–100%
- APCS with choice postings in capital/headquarters
- Additional District Magistrate (ADM) track — Group A senior scale
- Senior posts in state secretariat departments
- Fast-track promotion prospects in state services
- Excellent position for interview; likely final selection in top ranks
- May consider UPSC Civil Services alongside state service
High competitive range
75–85%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) with preferred postings
- Deputy Collector (Revenue) — Group A, district administration
- District Planning Officer — Group A, planning & development cadre
- Assistant Director (various departments) — Group A state cadre
- Strong candidate for Mains top ranks and final selection
Competitive prelims score
65–75%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) — Group A, pay level 10-11
- Deputy Director (various departments) — Group A, state secretariat
- Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) — Group A gazetted officer
- Treasury Officer — Group B Gazetted, finance department
- Good position for Mains; focus on interview preparation
Prelims likely qualifier
50–65%
- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A, pay level 10
- Assistant Commissioner (Excise/Tax) — Group B Gazetted, state cadre
- Block Development Officer — Group B, rural development cadre
- Deputy Collector posts — Group B Gazetted
- Strong Mains preparation needed for final selection
Near qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories
- Focus on borderline topics to improve score
- Arunachal Pradesh Assistant Section Officer — Group B, pay level 6
- Lower Division Clerk posts — Group C, state cadre
- Requires significant improvement in Mains preparation
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off
- Focus on NCERT basics and state-specific topics
- Strengthen General Studies foundation
- Revise Arunachal Pradesh history, geography, and governance
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