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JKPSC KAS cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official JKPSC KAS cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at jkpsc.nic.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 | 210–240 marks (52.5–60%) |
| EWS | 200–230 marks (50–57.5%) |
| OBC | 195–225 marks (48.75–56.25%) |
| SC | 175–205 marks (43.75–51.25%) |
| ST | 165–195 marks (41.25–48.75%) |
| PwD | 160–190 marks (40–47.5%) |
- General category cutoffs typically run 8–12% higher than OBC and 15–20% above SC/ST categories, reflecting competitive depth in J&K's merit pool.
- Year-to-year cutoff shifts depend on paper difficulty (easy papers push General cutoffs toward 62–65%, tough ones drop to 50–52%), vacancy distribution across services, and candidate performance normalization.
- Borderline scores (35–50% range) predominantly benefit reserved categories; General candidates should target minimum 55% to ensure safe qualification beyond cutoff volatility.
What does your score in J&K PSC Combined Competitive Exam (KAS) 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 10-20 — Elite tier
92–100%
- Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — rank 1-15 range, prime postings
- First choice of district/division for field posting
- Civil Secretariat posting potential in initial years
- Likely to receive state awards and recognition
- Career fast-track with deputation to central services possible
- Historical top scorers often exceed 95% in combined merit
Top 50 contenders — KAS assured
82–92%
- Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — top merit postings in Srinagar/Jammu divisions
- Choice of service among KAS/JKPS/Accounts/Commercial Taxes
- Fast-track for state-level deputation opportunities
- Typically within top 30-60 overall ranks
- High likelihood of officer-level posting in secretariat or key districts
High probability — Top Group A services
72–82%
- Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — typically top 80-120 ranks secure this
- J&K Police Service (JKPS) — preferred postings and faster promotions
- Divisional Cadre Officer — Revenue Department (Sub-Divisional Magistrate track)
- District Treasury Officer — Finance Department
- Strong Mains performance likely; expect urban/semi-urban postings
Strong prelims — KAS probability tier
62–72%
- Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — Assistant Commissioner / Block Development Officer (Senior Scale)
- J&K Police Service (JKPS) — Direct DSP entry with district postings
- Commercial Taxes Officer — Grade-I (Sales Tax Department)
- Labour Enforcement Officer — Department of Labour & Employment
- Good chance for interview call; focus on personality test and Mains essay
Prelims qualifying — Group B contention
50–62%
- J&K Police Service (JKPS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police (Group B Gazetted)
- J&K Accounts Service — Section Officer level
- J&K Cooperative Service — Assistant Registrar posts
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — Grade-I posts across districts
- Likely to clear prelims in most categories; competitive Mains prep required
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (ST/SC/RBA)
- Kashmir Administrative Service (KAS) — Junior Scale posts, very limited seats
- J&K Accounts Service — Group B posts
- Borderline for General/OBC categories
- Need significant improvement for Mains competition
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off
- Focus on foundational topics: J&K history, polity, current affairs
- Strengthen General Studies and aptitude sections
- Previous year cut-offs typically around 40-45% for General category
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