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Kerala LDC cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official Kerala LDC cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at keralapsc.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 | 68–76 marks out of 100 |
| OBC | 63–71 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 58–66 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 55–63 marks out of 100 |
| PwD | 50–58 marks out of 100 |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5–8 marks higher than OBC, with SC/ST enjoying further 5–10 mark relaxations. PwD candidates benefit from the lowest threshold, often aligning with borderline qualification zones.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, question paper difficulty, and candidate pool strength. High-vacancy notifications can depress cutoffs by 3–5 marks; exceptionally tough papers may lower General cutoffs to the 65–70 range, while easier exams push them toward 75+.
- Rank list dynamics: Scoring in the 75–85 band ensures competitive rank list positioning across categories; aiming for 80+ significantly improves district/posting preferences and selection probability in subsequent stages.
What does your score in Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) 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 rankers — best postings
88–100%
- Lower Division Clerk — Chief Minister's Office/Secretariat
- LDC — Kerala High Court (prime postings)
- Lower Division Clerk — Vigilance Department
- LDC — State Planning Board
- Immediate appointment (within 1-3 months)
- Guaranteed first choice of posting location
Top tier — premium postings
80–88%
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala Secretariat (preferred sections)
- LDC — High Court of Kerala (Registry & Judicial sections)
- Lower Division Clerk — Accountant General's Office
- LDC — District Collectorate offices (Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram)
- Fast-track appointment within 3-6 months
- First preference in district/department choice
Strong selection prospects
70–80%
- Lower Division Clerk — Secretariat (Thiruvananthapuram)
- LDC — High Court Registry (good pay prospects)
- Lower Division Clerk — Police Department (all districts)
- LDC — Health & Family Welfare Department
- Appointment typically within 6-12 months
- Choice of preferred district posting likely
Moderate selection probability
55–70%
- Lower Division Clerk — Education Department (moderate chance)
- Lower Division Clerk — Revenue Department (various taluks)
- LDC posts in Local Self Government departments
- Selection likely in Category 2 & 3 districts
- Appointment expected within 12-18 months of rank list publication
Qualified — waiting list range
35–55%
- Lower Division Clerk (various departments) — waiting list prospects
- May get call for document verification in some districts
- Chance for appointment if higher-ranked candidates decline
- Better prospects in less competitive districts (Wayanad, Idukki)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum cut-off marks
- Typically need 40-45% minimum to qualify
- Focus on weak areas for next attempt
- Review previous year question patterns
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