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APSC CCE cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official APSC CCE cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at apsc.nic.in.
What score qualifies for APSC CCE
The official cutoff comes with the result: not announced yet. Answer key: not announced yet. Until then, here is an indicative cutoff estimate and where Shishya students scored on mocks.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Indicative cutoff (estimate, not official)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 95-105 marks (47.5-52.5%) |
| EWS | 90-100 marks (45-50%) |
| OBC | 85-95 marks (42.5-47.5%) |
| SC | 75-85 marks (37.5-42.5%) |
| ST | 70-80 marks (35-40%) |
| PwD | 65-75 marks (32.5-37.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks above OBC and 20-25 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs settle 5-10 marks below General in most years.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5-8 marks depending on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength. Easier papers push cutoffs toward 52-54% (General), while tougher editions may settle at 45-48%.
- Mains qualification context: These cutoffs represent minimum qualifying marks for Prelims clearance. Approximately 15-20 times the advertised vacancies are shortlisted, so competitive scores for premium services (ACS) typically require 10-20 marks above basic cutoff thresholds.
What does your score in APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) 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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Exceptional prelims achievers
82–100%
- Among top prelims scorers statewide
- Deputy Collector (ACS) — likely to secure post with adequate Mains preparation
- Superintendent of Police (APS) — competitive for prime postings
- Strong momentum for Mains essay, GS papers, and optional subject
- High probability of final selection with consistent Mains performance
- Typically indicates thorough preparation and strong fundamentals
Top tier prelims performers
72–82%
- Excellent prelims foundation, high Mains selection probability
- Deputy Collector (ACS) — preferred postings likely with good Mains score
- Superintendent of Police (APS) — district-level police administration
- District Transport Officer — senior Grade-I post
- Taxation Officer (Grade-I) — revenue administration
- Labour Officer (Grade-I) — labour welfare and enforcement
Competitive Mains position
62–72%
- Strong prelims score, good foundation for Mains preparation
- Deputy Collector (ACS) — Assam Civil Service, state administrative cadre
- Superintendent of Police (APS) — Assam Police Service officers
- District Employment Officer — Grade-I administrative post
- Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies — regulatory cadre
- Inspector of Schools — education department, supervisory role
Safe Mains qualification
50–62%
- Comfortably clears Prelims for all categories
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Assam Police Service, pay level 11
- Assistant Commissioner of Taxes — Grade-I, state taxation cadre
- District Agriculture Officer — technical Group B post
- Labour Officer — Grade-I, Labour & Employment Department
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (OBC/MOBC, SC, ST)
- Marginal chance for General category depending on year
- Assistant Engineer (PWD, Irrigation) — Group B posts
- District Transport Officer — pay level 11
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — depending on cut-off trends
Below prelims cut-off
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Focus on NCERT fundamentals and Assam-specific topics
- Strengthen General Studies and Current Affairs
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