Chandigarh PCS · Cutoff

Chandigarh PCS Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Chandigarh UT 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.

• Exceptional — Top rankers

  92–100%

  • Chandigarh Administration — Senior Deputy Collector (Revenue cadre, pay level 12A)
  • UT Civil Services — Additional Deputy Commissioner level entry
  • Choice of department and posting within UT Administration
  • Fast-track consideration for key administrative positions
  • Typically rank 1-3, may receive recommendations for deputation to Central services
  • Premium postings in DC Office, Home Department, or Finance Department

• Elite bracket — Senior Group A

  85–92%

  • Chandigarh Civil Services — Senior Deputy Superintendent (Police/Administration)
  • UT Administration — Joint Director level posts (pay level 12)
  • Chandigarh — District Magistrate Office (Assistant to DM, senior scale)
  • Additional District Judge cadre — Judicial administration (UT)
  • Deputy Commissioner Office — Senior Administrative Officer
  • Top 5-10 ranks typically, premium administrative postings

• Top tier — Group A prospects

  75–85%

  • Chandigarh Civil Services (CCS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police (Executive cadre)
  • UT Administration — Deputy Director (various departments, pay level 11)
  • Chandigarh Education Department — District Education Officer
  • Assistant Commissioner — UT Revenue Department (Land administration)
  • Block Development & Panchayat Officer — Senior scale (pay level 10)
  • Excellent prospects for Group A Gazetted Officer posts

• Competitive range — Senior Group B

  65–75%

  • Chandigarh UT — District Audit Officer (Finance Department, pay level 8)
  • UT Administration — Senior Scale posts (Administrative cadre)