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Ladakh PSC cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official Ladakh PSC cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official.
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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 | 58-64 marks (58-64%) |
| EWS | 55-61 marks (55-61%) |
| OBC | 53-59 marks (53-59%) |
| SC | 48-54 marks (48-54%) |
| ST | 45-51 marks (45-51%) |
| PwD | 43-49 marks (43-49%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8 marks higher than OBC, 10-14 marks above SC, and 13-17 marks above ST categories, reflecting the reservation structure in UT services.
- Year-to-year variations: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of vacancies announced, and candidate pool strength. Years with administrative expansion or backlog recruitment see cutoffs dip by 3-5 marks; competitive years push them up similarly.
- Regional context: Ladakh PSC prelims traditionally maintains moderate qualification thresholds (50-65% for General) compared to larger state PSCs, balancing local talent pool availability with service requirements.
What does your score in Ladakh UT Civil Services Prelims 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 — Top rankers
85–100%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — top postings in Leh/Kargil headquarters
- Additional District Magistrate — senior revenue/administrative positions
- Principal / Chief positions in UT departments — policy-making roles
- Very high probability of final selection
- Choice postings and faster career progression in UT administration
- Approximately top 10-15 ranks in final merit list
Top tier — Group A prospects
75–85%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — Group A posts, district-level postings
- Deputy Collector (Revenue Administration) — Group A Gazetted officer
- Assistant Commissioner (UT departments) — senior administrative roles
- Likely Mains qualification with good rank
- Strong prospects for final selection with interview preparation
Competitive Mains contenders
65–75%
- Deputy Superintendent (Ladakh Police) — Group B Gazetted officer
- Assistant Director (various UT departments) — Group B posts
- Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Department) — regulatory cadre
- Junior Engineer (Public Works Department) — technical Group B
- Strong position for Mains qualification across categories
Prelims qualification zone
50–65%
- Assistant Section Officer (Ladakh Secretariat) — Group B posts
- Block Development Officer (Rural Development) — posted in Leh/Kargil districts
- Tehsildar (Revenue Department) — Group B Gazetted
- Tax Inspector (UT Excise & Taxation) — Group C posts
- Reasonable chance for Mains qualification with focused preparation
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May clear Prelims cut-off in reserved categories
- Junior Scale Posts — Ladakh Administrative Service (Group B)
- Section Officer (UT Administration) — Group B Non-Gazetted
- Lower probability for Mains qualification
- Need significant improvement for final selection
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on NCERT fundamentals and Ladakh-specific current affairs
- Strengthen General Studies basics for next attempt
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