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KPSC KAS Cutoff 2018 (Official) — Category-wise Marks
KPSC KAS cutoff 2018: GM/W 792.0000 (Final cutoff marks of the last candidate selected) — Final selection list (Main Examination + Personality Test), DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE-HOME DEPARTMENT, Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J). Published by Karnataka Public Service Commission (official — kpsc.kar.nic.in). The score bands further down are indicative, not official.
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GP-2017-18 · Final selection list (Main Examination + Personality Test) · Female(10)
| Zone / state · Post | GM/W | C1/W | 2A/W | 2B/W | 3A/W | 3B/W | SC/W | ST/W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER- FINANCE DEPT. | — | — | — | 681.7500 | — | — | — | — |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE-HOME DEPARTMENT | 792.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · TAHASILDAR GRADE-II-KARNATAKA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE | 773.2500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 615.2500 |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES-FINANCE DEPT | 817.7500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES, CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT | 783.5000 | 757.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CO-OPERATIVE AUDIT.(CO-OPERATION DEPARTMENT) | 781.0000 | — | 768.0000 | — | 778.7500 | 772.5000 | 770.5000 | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS- HOME DEPT. | 775.2500 | 738.7500 | 727.2500 | 752.5000 | — | — | 756.7500 | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER- FINANCE DEPT. | 787.2500 | — | — | 757.7500 | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EXCISE, EXCISE DEPARTMENT | 817.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · TAHASILDAR GRADE-II-KARNATAKA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE | 802.0000 | 775.7500 | 776.0000 | 790.7500 | 788.0000 | 797.2500 | 793.5000 | — |
Final cutoff marks of the last candidate selected · Source (official): Karnataka Public Service Commission — FINAL CUTOFF MARKS OF THE LAST CANDIDATE TO THE POST OF GP-2017-18 ↗
GP-2017-18 · Final selection list (Main Examination + Personality Test)(13)
| Zone / state · Post | GM | 2A | 3A | 3B | C1 | 2B | SC | ST | GM/XMP | GM/PH-HI | 2A/PH-HI | SC/PH-HI | GM/PH-LV | 2B/RL | SC/RL | GM/RL | GM/KMS | 2A/RL | ST/KMS | C1/RL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS- HOME DEPT. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 742.5000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EXCISE, EXCISE DEPARTMENT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 780.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE-HOME DEPARTMENT | — | — | — | — | — | 690.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 771.5000 | — | — | — | — |
| Hyderabad-Karnataka (371J) · TAHASILDAR GRADE-II-KARNATAKA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE | 803.7500 | — | — | — | — | — | 747.5000 | — | 538.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 762.2500 | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER OF COMMERCIAL TAXES-FINANCE DEPT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 699.5000 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (TOURISM DEPARTMENT) | — | — | — | — | 754.7500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 683.2500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CO-OPERATIVE AUDIT.(CO-OPERATION DEPARTMENT) | 791.0000 | 761.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 730.2500 | 761.7500 | — | 739.7500 | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT LABOUR COMMISSIONER, LABOUR DEPARTMENT | 832.5000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 756.2500 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF PRISONS- HOME DEPT. | 811.2500 | 760.7500 | — | — | — | — | 751.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 728.5000 | 753.5000 | 767.0000 | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · COMMERCIAL TAX OFFICER- FINANCE DEPT. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 609.7500 | 520.0000 | 501.7500 | — | — | — | 765.5000 | — | 749.5000 | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF EXCISE, EXCISE DEPARTMENT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 763.2500 | — | 751.2500 | — | 709.0000 |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · LABOUR OFFICER (LABOUR DEPARTMENT) | 784.5000 | — | — | — | — | — | 763.0000 | — | 620.7500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Residual Parent Cadre (non-HK) · TAHASILDAR GRADE-II-KARNATAKA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE | 799.0000 | 770.5000 | 783.5000 | 795.7500 | — | — | 771.2500 | — | 635.0000 | — | — | — | — | — | 732.5000 | 772.2500 | 839.5000 | 752.7500 | 782.7500 | — |
Final cutoff marks of the last candidate selected · Source (official): Karnataka Public Service Commission — FINAL CUTOFF MARKS OF THE LAST CANDIDATE TO THE POST OF GP-2017-18 ↗
Published figures last checked against their documents on 14 Sept 2026 (IST).
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 | 240-260 marks (60-65%) |
| EWS | 230-250 marks (57.5-62.5%) |
| OBC (Cat-2A/2B) | 210-235 marks (52.5-58.75%) |
| SC (Cat-3A) | 180-210 marks (45-52.5%) |
| ST (Cat-3B) | 170-200 marks (42.5-50%) |
| PwD | 160-190 marks (40-47.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 25-35 marks higher than OBC (Cat-2A), and 50-70 marks above SC/ST categories. Cat-2B (backward OBC) may see 5-10 marks relaxation from Cat-2A.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±10-15 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate strength. Karnataka's reservation matrix (progressive categories Cat-2A/2B/3A/3B) creates finer gradations than Union pattern.
- Safe zone strategy: Target 65%+ (General), 58%+ (OBC), 50%+ (SC/ST) to account for normalization and competition intensity. Mains seat allocation heavily influences Prelims threshold annually.
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Exceptional — Top rankers
85–100%
- Outstanding Prelims performance, among state's best candidates
- Deputy Commissioner (IAS equivalent at state level) — Group A, district magistrate powers, preferred postings likely
- Assistant Commissioner (Bangalore Urban/premium districts) — Group A, choice locations
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (preferred cadre) — Group A, plum postings
- Strong likelihood of top rank in final merit list with consistent Mains+Interview performance
- Approximately top 5% of all Prelims qualified candidates
Top tier — Premium Group A posts
75–85%
- Among top performers in Prelims, strong foundation for final selection
- Deputy Commissioner — Group A, district collector equivalent after Mains+Interview
- Assistant Commissioner (Revenue/Magistrate) — Group A, sub-divisional level authority
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Crime) — Group A, investigative cadre
- Assistant Director (Industries/Commerce) — Group B gazetted, policy formulation
- Commercial Tax Officer (Enforcement) — Group B, senior posting
Strong Mains prospect — Group A in reach
65–75%
- Excellent Prelims score, well-positioned for Mains preparation
- Assistant Commissioner (KPSC cadre) — Group A, sub-divisional magistrate powers
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A, law and order duties
- Deputy Commissioner (Probation) — Group A, district administration after Mains success
- Commercial Tax Officer (Senior scale) — Group B gazetted
- Assistant Director (Planning/Economics) — Group B, policy work
Mains qualified — Group B posts likely
50–65%
- Comfortably qualified for KAS Mains examination
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — Group A, probationary posting
- Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) — Group A cadre, district postings
- Commercial Tax Officer — Group B, taxation department
- Assistant Director (various departments) — Group B, state secretariat
- Strong chance for Group B gazetted posts after Mains+Interview
Borderline — Reserved categories
35–50%
- May qualify under SC/ST/OBC reserved category cut-offs (typically 35-42%)
- Borderline for General category (cut-off varies 42-48% based on year)
- Deputy Tahsildar — Group B cadre, pay level as per Karnataka state rules
- Assistant Commissioner (Probation) — reserved category vacancies
- Commercial Tax Officer — Group B, if cut-off is on lower side
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off (usually ~40-45%)
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in Karnataka GK, current affairs, and aptitude
- Focus on previous year question patterns for next attempt
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