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APPSC (AR) cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official APPSC (AR) cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at appsc.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** | 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.
What does your score in Arunachal Pradesh PSC Civil 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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State topper category
92–100%
- Top 5-10 all-Arunachal Pradesh ranks expected
- Deputy Commissioner (DC) — premium postings assured
- Fast-track promotion prospects in state administrative service
- Choice of department and location in state cadre
- Recognition as state-level merit achiever
Elite state cadre range
85–92%
- Top merit positions in APCS — likely top 20-30 candidates
- Deputy Commissioner (DC) track — district administration
- Special Secretary positions — state secretariat
- Preferred postings in capital Itanagar or district headquarters
- High probability of clearing Mains with good rank
Top tier state services
75–85%
- APCS senior Group A positions — high probability of final selection
- District Development Commissioner (DDC) track — administrative services
- Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) — revenue administration
- State Finance Service posts — treasury and accounts cadre
- Superintendent of Police (SP) cadre — executive police positions
Strong Mains contender
65–75%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) — Group A posts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy.SP) — state police cadre, pay level 10
- District Transport Officer (DTO) — transport department
- Assistant Commissioner — revenue/taxation departments
- Block Medical Officer positions — health services cadre
Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Service (APCS) — Group B posts
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
- Assistant Section Officer (ASO) — state secretariat, pay level 6
- Section Officer positions — various state departments
- Taxation Inspector — Commercial Taxes Department
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (ST/SC)
- Arunachal Pradesh Junior Grade positions — Group C posts
- Lower Division Clerk (LDC) cadre — state secretariat
- Need significant Mains preparation to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in General Studies
- Focus on Arunachal Pradesh state-specific topics
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