KPSC Group C · Cutoff
KPSC Group C Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in KPSC Group C Recruitment 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 | 130-145 marks (65-72.5%) |
| OBC | 120-135 marks (60-67.5%) |
| SC | 105-120 marks (52.5-60%) |
| ST | 100-115 marks (50-57.5%) |
| EWS | 125-140 marks (62.5-70%) |
| PwD | 90-105 marks (45-52.5%) |
- Category differentials: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks higher than OBC, 25-30 marks above SC, and 30-35 marks above ST categories, reflecting reservation policy gaps.
- Cutoff volatility factors: Post availability (Group C encompasses diverse technical/non-technical roles), application volume, paper difficulty, and normalization procedures significantly shift cutoffs; competitive cycles may push General above 70% threshold.
- Post-specific variation: Premium Group C technical posts often demand scores in the 75-85% band even after clearing basic cutoffs; these are indicative baseline qualifiers, not post-specific selection marks.
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Exceptional — premium selections
92–100%
- Personal Secretary to Ministers/Secretaries — Karnataka Secretariat, highest Group C pay level
- Private Secretary (IAS/IPS officers) — direct officer support, excellent exposure
- Senior Personal Assistant (Chief Minister's Office) — rare prestigious posting
- Guaranteed Bengaluru or choice city posting in most categories
- First preference in department selection
- Fast-track consideration for departmental Group B promotions
Top Group C selections
85–92%
- Personal Assistant (Secretariat/Commissionerate) — senior officer support, pay level 8
- Accounts Officer Grade III (Treasury) — financial management roles
- Assistant Section Officer (various departments) — supervisory positions
- Senior Stenographer (High Court/Secretariat) — prestigious postings
- Head Clerk (district offices) — in-charge of clerical establishment
- Choice of posting location in most categories
Upper Group C competitive posts
75–85%
- Senior Assistant (Directorate offices) — Bengaluru/district HQs, pay level 7
- Tax Assistant (Commercial Taxes) — revenue collection posts
- Assistant Statistical Officer (Economics & Statistics Dept) — data analysis roles
- Assistant (Kannada & Culture Department) — Bengaluru posting likely
- Personal Assistant to District Officers — better career progression
- Technical Assistant (Public Works/Irrigation) — engineering departments
Competitive Group C range
65–75%
- First Division Assistant (Secretariat) — Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru
- Assistant (Commercial Tax Department) — district headquarters
- Junior Health Inspector (BBMP/municipalities) — urban local bodies
- Accounts Assistant (Treasury/AG Office) — pay level 6-7
- Court Assistant (High Court establishment) — better posting locations
- Laboratory Assistant (KPSC hospitals) — technical Group C posts
Mid-tier Group C posts
50–65%
- Stenographer Grade III (district courts) — Karnataka Judicial Department
- Junior Assistant (Revenue Department) — taluk-level postings
- Assistant (Panchayat Raj) — gram panchayat offices
- Data Entry Operator (e-Governance) — various state departments
- Bill Collector (BESCOM/KPTCL) — utility corporations, pay level 5-6
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for next stage in reserved categories
- Junior Assistant (various departments) — basic clerical posts
- Typist positions (Kannada/English) — district offices
- Group D equivalent posts in state departments
- Needs significant improvement for competitive posts
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for mains/interview
- Recommend thorough revision of Karnataka GK and current affairs
- Focus on quantitative aptitude and reasoning sections
- Consider previous year papers for pattern understanding
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