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JPSC CCE Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in JPSC Combined Civil Service 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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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 240–270 marks (60–67.5%) |
| EWS | 230–260 marks (57.5–65%) |
| OBC | 220–250 marks (55–62.5%) |
| SC | 180–210 marks (45–52.5%) |
| ST | 165–195 marks (41.25–48.75%) |
| PwD (General) | 155–185 marks (38.75–46.25%) |
| PwD (Reserved) | 140–170 marks (35–42.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 15–25 marks above OBC and 50–70 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs settle 10–15 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty (±20 marks swing possible), vacancy count, and applicant pool strength. Easier papers push General cutoffs toward 67–70%, tougher ones drop them to 58–62%.
- Safe zone strategy: General candidates should target 270+ (67.5%), OBC 250+ (62.5%), and SC/ST 210+ (52.5%) to comfortably clear Prelims with margin for negative marking variations and normalization adjustments.
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Exceptional — Top 100 scorers
90–100%
- Outstanding prelims achievement, likely within top 50-100 candidates
- Deputy Collector (JAS) — choice posting almost guaranteed
- All Group A Gazetted posts — preferred department selection
- Strong probability of final top 50 merit with standard Mains performance
- Career trajectory towards Jharkhand Administrative Service (JAS) officer cadre
- Potential for district/divisional leadership roles early in career
Top 200-400 prelims range
80–90%
- Elite prelims performance, among top qualifiers statewide
- Deputy Collector (JAS) — capital/premium district allocation highly likely
- Assistant Commissioner (HQ posting) — Ranchi secretariat positions
- District Magistrate track — fast-track career progression potential
- Senior planning and policy roles — state-level departments
- Very strong Mains rank expected with consistent performance
High qualifier range
70–80%
- Top tier Mains qualification, typically within top 500-800 prelims scorers
- Deputy Collector (JAS) — headquarters or metro district posting probable
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — Ranchi/Jamshedpur circles possible
- District Planning Officer — planning & development, Group A Gazetted
- Assistant Director (Industries) — industrial promotion cadre
- Revenue Officer (Land Reforms) — senior revenue administration
Competitive Mains position
60–70%
- Comfortable Mains qualification with good rank cushion
- Deputy Collector (JAS) — preferred district postings likely
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — revenue cadre, pay level 10
- District Mineral Officer — mines & geology department, Group A
- Excise Inspector — Jharkhand Excise Service, enforcement cadre
- District Employment Officer — senior Group B post
Safe Mains qualification
50–60%
- Strong probability of Mains qualification across all categories
- Deputy Collector (Jharkhand Administrative Service) — Group A Gazetted, pay level 10
- Supply Officer (Jharkhand Civil Service) — district-level posting
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax Department) — revenue administration cadre
- Block Development Officer — rural development, pay level 8
- Employment Officer (Labour Department) — Group B Gazetted
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains if from reserved category (OBC/SC/ST cut-offs typically 35-42%)
- General category qualification uncertain at this range
- Deputy Collector (Group A) — competitive for reserved categories
- Block Development Officer — possible with reservation benefits
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — marginal chances for OBC candidates
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Focus on fundamental concepts and previous year papers
- Consider strengthening Jharkhand-specific topics and current affairs
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