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HPAS cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official HPAS cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at hppsc.hp.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 | 210-235 marks (52.5-58.75%) |
| EWS | 200-225 marks (50-56.25%) |
| OBC | 195-220 marks (48.75-55%) |
| SC | 175-200 marks (43.75-50%) |
| ST | 165-190 marks (41.25-47.5%) |
| PwD | 155-180 marks (38.75-45%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically exceed OBC by 10-15 marks (2.5-4%), while SC/ST categories see 30-50 marks relaxation below General. EWS cutoffs trend 5-10 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy positions, and candidate performance distribution. Easy papers push General cutoffs toward 230-235 range; moderate-to-tough papers settle around 210-220 marks. Reservation categories follow proportional movement.
- Qualification threshold: Securing 50-55% (200-220 marks) places General/EWS candidates in competitive Mains territory, while OBC candidates at 48-52% and SC/ST at 42-48% achieve comfortable qualification positions.
What does your score in HPPSC HP Administrative Service (HPAS) 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 1-2% — Merit list toppers
90–100%
- HP Administrative Service (HAS) — top merit rank, choice of service
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — premium postings (Shimla/Dharamshala)
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — accelerated career trajectory
- HP Forest Service (HFS) — Chief Conservator track
- Secretariat posting (Under Secretary level) — high probability
- Interview performance will fine-tune final rank; expect top-10 overall merit
Top 5% — HPAS assured
80–90%
- HP Administrative Service (HAS) — virtually assured
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — choice postings
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) track — fast-track consideration
- HP Forest Service (HFS) — senior Class-I posts
- Administrative Officer (Secretariat cadre) — strong probability
- Service allocation depends on Mains rank and optional subject performance
Strong qualifier — HPAS probable
70–80%
- HP Administrative Service (HAS) — high probability allocation
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred districts likely
- HP Forest Service (HFS) Class-I — strong contention
- District level administrative postings — SDM/Tehsildar track
- Treasury Officer Class-I — almost certain
- Mains + Interview will determine final service allocation
Mid-tier — HAS/HPAS contention
60–70%
- HP Administrative Service (HAS) — genuine contention
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — strong probability
- HP Forest Service (HFS) — Class-I posts possible
- Treasury Officer (Class-I cadre) — good chances
- Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies — competitive
- Likely to score interview call; Mains performance critical
Prelims qualifier — Allied Services range
50–60%
- HP Allied Services (Class-II) — strong contention
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — possible allocation
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — good chances
- HP Forest Service (HFS) — Class-II posts
- Treasury Officer / Assistant Registrar — competitive for these cadres
- Focus heavily on Mains essay and HP-specific GS
Borderline — marginal qualifier
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- HP Administrative Service — lower probability
- HP Allied Services (Class-II posts) — possible
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — borderline contention
- Strengthen Mains preparation alongside weak Prelims areas
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear HPAS Prelims cut-off
- HPPSC Prelims typically requires 40-45% minimum
- Focus on HP History, Geography, and General Studies
- Consider strengthening current affairs preparation
- Target next cycle with structured revision
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