KPSC KAS · Cutoff

KPSC KAS Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) 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.

• Top 1% — Elite KAS rank

  90–100%

  • KAS top rankers — choice of district and department
  • Direct posting to Bangalore/Mysore districts — high preference locations
  • Fast-track to Deputy Commissioner within 5-7 years
  • Secretariat positions in Chief Minister's office/Finance — high visibility
  • State-level policy roles early in career
  • Historical top 10-20 ranks typically score 85%+ in Prelims combined with strong Mains

• Top 5% — Premium KAS cadre

  80–90%

  • Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) — Group A gazetted officer
  • Assistant Commissioner (preferred districts) — Bangalore Urban/Mysore likely
  • Deputy Commissioner track (faster progression expected)
  • Karnataka State Police Service (KSP) — Group A if opted
  • Senior management roles in state secretariat — with strong Mains
  • Typically within top 100-150 final rank for choice postings

• Top 15% — KAS probable

  70–80%

  • Assistant Commissioner (Sub-Division) — direct KAS Group A
  • Deputy Commissioner track positions — with good Mains performance
  • Senior Scale posts in Revenue/Commercial Tax departments
  • Food Safety Officer (Group A) — regulatory cadre
  • Strong Prelims score; final selection depends on Mains + interview (275 marks total)

• Strong qualifier — Group A lower posts

  60–70%

  • Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) — Group A, district posting
  • Tahsildar (Group A) — revenue administration, pay level 11
  • Assistant Director (Social Welfare) — development department
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — General category competitive