KPSC Group C · Cutoff
KPSC Group C cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official KPSC Group C cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at kpsconline.karnataka.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 | 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.
What does your score in KPSC Group C Recruitment 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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Exceptional performance — top selections
85–100%
- Personal Assistant — ministerial offices and chief secretary office
- Senior Grade positions consideration — potential for accelerated promotion
- Account Assistant — Reserve Bank interface positions, state treasury headquarters
- First Division Assistant — cabinet secretariat, protocol division
- Priority selection with maximum flexibility in posting preferences
- Strong foundation for future promotions to Group B cadres
Top tier — premium postings
75–85%
- First Division Assistant — Vidhana Soudha (state secretariat), Bengaluru
- Account Assistant — AG office and state treasury, central postings
- Personal Assistant — senior administrative offices, pay level 7
- Junior Assistant — Chief Minister's office, Governor's secretariat
- Statistical Assistant — directorate of economics and statistics, policy divisions
- First choice of posting location and department practically guaranteed
Strong contenders — preferred postings
65–75%
- First Division Assistant — Bengaluru urban district offices, better locations
- Account Assistant — treasury and finance departments, state headquarters
- Junior Assistant — high-profile departments like Home, Finance, Education
- Stenographer Grade III — Bengaluru sessions court, better working conditions
- Statistical Assistant — planning and statistics departments
- High probability of selection with choice of district preference
Competitive range — Group C posts
50–65%
- First Division Assistant — Collectorate offices, pay level 6
- Account Assistant — various Karnataka state departments, basic pay ₹25,500-81,100
- Bill Collector — revenue administration across taluks
- Junior Assistant (Kannada) — secretariat departments, Bengaluru
- Stenographer Grade III — district courts and administrative offices
- Good chances for all categories with decent mains performance
Near cut-off — borderline
35–50%
- May clear prelims for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- Junior Assistant posts — various departments, pay level 5
- Typist positions — Karnataka state offices, basic grade
- First Division Assistant — revenue departments across Karnataka districts
- Need strong performance in mains/interview to secure final selection
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear preliminary cut-off
- Focus on Karnataka state affairs and Kannada language sections
- Strengthen basics in general studies and current affairs
- Consider additional practice tests before next attempt
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