Chandigarh PCS · Cutoff
Chandigarh PCS cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official Chandigarh PCS cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official.
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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 | 62-68 marks (62-68%) |
| EWS | 58-64 marks (58-64%) |
| OBC | 56-62 marks (56-62%) |
| SC | 50-56 marks (50-56%) |
| ST | 48-54 marks (48-54%) |
| PwD | 45-52 marks (45-52%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 6-10 marks above OBC and 12-18 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs usually settle 3-5 marks below General.
- Year-to-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count (small UT cadre means higher volatility), paper difficulty (particularly General Studies weighting), and candidate pool strength. A 4-8 mark swing across years is common.
- Qualifying vs. merit: These cutoffs represent Prelims qualification thresholds; final selection depends on Mains+Interview performance. Competitive candidates typically score 5-10 marks above minimum cutoffs to secure favorable Mains positions.
What does your score in Chandigarh UT 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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Top-tier achievers
90–100%
- Top 1-3% scorers, exceptional Prelims performance
- Chandigarh Administrative Service (CAS) — likely merit rank holders
- Senior Group A posts with policy-making responsibilities
- Strong probability of securing preferred department/posting in final allocation
- May also consider appearing for UPSC CSE if not already attempting
- Benchmark performers for next cycle's aspirants
Excellent preparation level
80–90%
- Top 5-10% of all Prelims candidates
- Chandigarh Administrative Service (CAS) — Group A, direct administrative roles under Advisor to Administrator
- Senior positions in UT Secretariat — policy formulation and implementation
- Likely to score high in Mains with continued preparation
- Strong command over Indian polity, UT governance structure, and current affairs
- Prime candidates for merit positions in final selection
Top 15-20% candidates
70–80%
- Among top scorers in Prelims
- Chandigarh Civil Services (CCS) — Group A gazetted officer, administrative cadre
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (UT Police) — executive/investigative roles
- Assistant Director (Information & Public Relations) — Group B gazetted
- Strong contenders for Group A posts if Mains performance matches
- Typically well-prepared in Chandigarh-specific governance topics
Strong Prelims performers
60–70%
- Well above cut-off, good buffer for Mains preparation
- Deputy Superintendent (UT Police) — Group B gazetted, executive branch
- Block Development Officer (UT Administration) — Group B, development cadre
- Commercial Tax Officer (Excise & Taxation) — pay level 7
- Labour Enforcement Officer (UT Labour Department) — regulatory cadre
- Prelims marks provide psychological advantage for Mains
Safe Mains qualification
50–60%
- Comfortably above General category cut-off
- Section Officer (UT Secretariat) — Group B, pay level 6
- Assistant Registrar (Chandigarh Administration) — Group B non-gazetted
- Inspector (Excise & Taxation, UT cadre) — field posting across Chandigarh
- Typical General category Prelims cut-off range (45-55%)
Marginal qualifying zone
35–50%
- Borderline for SC/ST/OBC categories (cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories
- Section Officer (UT Administration) — Group B, pay level 6, reserved posts
- Assistant (Chandigarh Secretariat) — Group C, clerical cadre
- Need strong Mains performance to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains
- Score typically below General category cut-off (usually ~40-45%)
- Recommend thorough revision of NCERT and current affairs
- Focus on Chandigarh Administration and UT-specific topics
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