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HCS cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official HCS cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at hpsc.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 | 52-58 marks (out of 100) |
| EWS | 48-54 marks (out of 100) |
| OBC | 45-51 marks (out of 100) |
| SC | 38-44 marks (out of 100) |
| ST | 35-41 marks (out of 100) |
| PwD | 32-38 marks (out of 100) |
- Category differentials: General cutoffs typically run 7-10 marks higher than OBC, 14-18 marks above SC, and 17-20 marks above ST. EWS cutoffs track 3-5 marks below General.
- Year-on-year variation: Cutoffs fluctuate ±3-5 marks based on question paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate performance distribution. Easier papers push cutoffs toward the upper band (56-58 for General); tougher papers bring them to lower thresholds (52-54).
- Qualifying vs. selection: These Prelims cutoffs represent the minimum qualifying threshold to reach Mains. Final HCS selection cutoffs (post-Mains + Interview) are substantially higher, with top cadre positions requiring 70%+ composite scores.
What does your score in Haryana Civil Services (HCS) 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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Outstanding — State toppers
90–100%
- Top 1-2% of all HCS Prelims candidates
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — guaranteed first choice of service and posting
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Haryana Police, fast-track to SP cadre
- Principal Secretary track positions — with strong Mains and Interview performance
- Likely to secure posting in Chandigarh, Gurugram, or district of choice
- Consider UPSC preparation alongside if age permits
Excellent — Top rankers
82–90%
- Among top scorers in Prelims examination
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner cadre, premium postings likely
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Haryana Police HQ or Gurugram/Faridabad commissionerate
- District & Sessions Judge (Junior Division) — Haryana Judicial Service equivalent
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A, policy roles
- High probability of service of choice with preferred location
Very good — Top tier services
72–82%
- Excellent Prelims score, well above cut-off
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — IAS equivalent at state level, Group A Gazetted
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police, direct Group A promotion track
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Group A, pay level 10
- Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — revenue administration, Group A
- Strong position for top service preference in final allocation
Good score — HCS contenders
62–72%
- Strong Prelims qualification across all categories
- Haryana Civil Services (HCS) — Deputy Commissioner track, Group A
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred posting districts
- Assistant Commissioner (Excise & Taxation) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8
- District Attorney — Haryana Legal Service, Group A
- Higher chances for choice of service in Mains allocation
Moderate — General category threshold
50–62%
- Likely to clear Prelims for General category (cut-off approximately 50-55%)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police cadre, Group B Gazetted
- Haryana Civil Services (Executive Branch) — District administration posts
- District Food & Supplies Controller — Group B
- Enterprise Promotion Officer — pay level 7
- Haryana Education Service (HES) — Lecturers in government colleges
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50%
- May qualify under SC/ST/OBC categories (cut-offs vary 30-45% typically)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Haryana Police, Group B Gazetted
- Block Development & Panchayat Officer (BDPO) — Group B
- Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — pay level 7
- Need strong Mains preparation to convert Prelims qualification
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for HCS Mains
- Score typically below general category cut-off
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in General Studies and Haryana-specific topics
- Focus on NCERT base and current affairs for next attempt
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