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Ladakh PSC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Ladakh UT Civil Services 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.
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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.
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Top scorers — merit list leaders
90–100%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — top rank holders, fast-track promotion prospects
- Prime postings in Lieutenant Governor's Secretariat
- Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to senior UT administration
- Deputation opportunities to Central Government ministries
- Merit certificate and recognition by Ladakh PSC
- Typically single-digit final rank after Mains and Interview
Top tier — choice allocations
80–90%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — choice postings in Secretariat
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) — Leh or Kargil headquarters
- Deputy Director (key departments) — pay level 11-12
- Senior positions in UT Planning & Development
- High probability of first preference in service allocation
- Strong foundation for accelerated career progression
High qualifying — Group A prospects
70–80%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — Senior scale, SDM cadre posts
- Deputy Collector / Additional Tehsildar — senior revenue posts
- Ladakh Judicial Service — Civil Judge (Junior Division) if law optional
- Assistant Director (various departments) — planning, industries, tourism
- Strong Mains performance can secure preferred district and department
- Interview call highly likely
Strong Prelims — Group B range
60–70%
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — District administration posts, pay level 10
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre
- Deputy Superintendent (Police) — Ladakh Police Service
- Treasury Officer / Accounts Officer — finance department, pay level 8-9
- Commercial Tax Officer — revenue department
- Competitive for choice postings in Leh and Kargil districts
Prelims qualified — Group C tier
50–60%
- Ladakh Subordinate Service (LSS) — Section Officer, Junior Scale
- Various departmental posts — Education, Health, Agriculture departments
- Assistant posts in Ladakh UT Secretariat — pay level 6-7
- Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar — revenue administration cadre
- Good buffer for Prelims, focus on Mains essay and optional papers
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains depending on category and competition
- Ladakh Administrative Service (LAS) — Group B posts, candidates near cut-off
- Ladakh Subordinate Service (LSS) — various departmental posts
- Focus on Mains preparation immediately if qualified
- Strengthen weak areas for better Mains performance
Below preliminary cut-off
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off
- Focus on NCERT fundamentals and Ladakh-specific current affairs
- Strengthen General Studies papers
- Revise basic concepts before next attempt
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