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HPAS Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in HPPSC HP Administrative Service (HPAS) 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.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

• Top 10 — Probable topper

  90–100%

  • Expected rank within top 5-10 of all qualifiers
  • HP Administrative Service — guaranteed allocation with choice posting
  • Potential Overall Topper/Category Topper
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — Shimla/urban district preference
  • Assistant Director (Town Planning) — Group A, capital region
  • High probability of state-level recognition and media coverage

• Outstanding — Top 20 range

  80–90%

  • Expected rank within top 20-30 qualifiers
  • HP Administrative Service — premium SDM postings, accelerated career track
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — choice district + cadre
  • Likely to secure HAS as first preference
  • Deputy Director (Horticulture/Agriculture) — Group A technical
  • Strong candidacy for topper medals/recognition

• Excellent preparation — Top 50

  70–80%

  • Expected rank within top 50-100 qualifiers
  • HP Administrative Service — likely SDM in Shimla/Kangra/Mandi districts
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — fast-track promotion prospects
  • First preference in service allocation post-interview
  • Labour Enforcement Officer — Group A, HP Labour Department
  • HP Forest Service — Group A, Range Officer cadre

• Strong contender — Top ranks

  60–70%

  • Well above cut-off, likely top 100-200 ranks
  • HP Administrative Service — SDM/ADM postings in prime districts
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — preferred district allocations
  • Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — Group A
  • Block Development Officer — development administration
  • Strong position for preferred service allocation in Mains+Interview

• Comfortable qualifier

  50–60%

  • Likely to clear Prelims for all categories
  • HP Administrative Service (HAS) — District administration postings
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — Superintendent Police cadre track
  • Excise & Taxation Officer — HP State, Group A
  • District Employment Officer — Group A, development sector
  • Typical General cut-off range approximately 45-50%

• Borderline — Reserved categories

  35–50%

  • May qualify for Mains under SC/ST/OBC categories (cut-offs ~35-42%)
  • Borderline for General category
  • HP Administrative Service — Class-I Gazetted, pay level 10
  • HP Police Service (DSP) — Group A, executive cadre
  • Focus on Mains preparation alongside revision

• Below cut-off range

  0–35%

  • Unlikely to qualify for HPAS Mains
  • Score typically below General category cut-off (~40-45%)
  • Recommend focused preparation on HP-specific topics
  • Review NCERT basics and current affairs