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HPSSSB cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official HPSSSB cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at hpsssb.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 | 68-76% (136-152 marks out of 200) |
| EWS | 65-73% (130-146 marks out of 200) |
| OBC | 63-71% (126-142 marks out of 200) |
| SC | 58-66% (116-132 marks out of 200) |
| ST | 55-63% (110-126 marks out of 200) |
| PwD | 50-58% (100-116 marks out of 200) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8% higher than OBC and 10-13% higher than SC/ST. EWS cutoffs usually trail General by 3-5 percentage points.
- Post-specific variation: Competitive Group B posts push cutoffs toward the 75-85% band for General category, while Group C positions settle in the 65-75% range. Specialist technical posts may see steeper cutoffs (80%+) due to limited vacancies.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate with vacancy count, paper difficulty, and applicant strength. High-demand clerical/administrative posts see 3-5% cutoff inflation in competitive years, while reserved category cutoffs remain more stable with lower variance (±2-3%).
What does your score in HP Subordinate Services Selection Board (HPSSSB) 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 scorers — premium posts
92–100%
- Highly competitive positions in preferred locations (Shimla, Dharamshala)
- Better departmental postings with career advancement prospects
- Inspector positions in premium departments (Vigilance, Audit)
- Senior technical positions with specialized allowances
- Strong candidates for future HP Administrative Services (HAS) or HP Police Services
- First choice in department/location preferences during allocation
Top Group B posts
85–92%
- Excise and Taxation Inspector — pay level 7, Group B non-gazetted, revenue administration
- Senior Scale Stenographer — pay level 7, secretariat/directorate level
- Commercial Tax Inspector — pay level 7, State Tax Department
- Inspector of Cooperatives — pay level 7, Cooperation Department
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — pay level 7-8, rural development cadre (if advertised)
- Divisional Accountant — pay level 7, accounts cadre
Upper Group C and entry Group B
75–85%
- Junior Scale Stenographer — pay level 6, requires advanced stenography skills
- Tax Assistant — pay level 6, Excise and Taxation Department
- Inspector (various departments) — pay level 7, Group B non-gazetted, supervisory roles
- Pharmacist — pay level 6, Health Department, requires D.Pharm qualification
- Junior Engineer (JE) preferred positions — better department postings
- Forestry Inspector — pay level 7, HP Forest Department
Competitive Group C posts
65–75%
- Junior Office Assistant (JOA) Non-IT — pay level 5, general clerical positions across departments
- Forest Guard — pay level 5, HP Forest Department, physical standards apply
- Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical) — pay level 6, technical departments, requires diploma
- Clerk (various departments) — pay level 5, administrative positions
- Accounts Clerk — pay level 5, finance departments, accounting knowledge required
- Lab Technician (Health) — pay level 5, medical/pathology labs
Group C lower cadre range
50–65%
- Junior Office Assistant (JOA) IT — pay level 5, clerical cadre, computer proficiency required
- Conductor (HRTC) — pay level 4, transport department
- Steno-Typist (various departments) — pay level 5, requires typing/stenography skills
- Lab Assistant (Education/Health departments) — pay level 4
- Panchayat Secretary — pay level 5, rural development cadre
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Group D posts (Peon, Class IV positions)
- Limited chances for competitive posts
- Possible selection for: Peon (various departments) — pay level 1, Group D
- Chance for: Helper/Assistant positions in technical departments
- Requires improvement for Group C posts
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for any post this cycle
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend thorough revision of HP General Knowledge and current affairs
- Focus on strengthening basics in reasoning and numerical ability
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