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Lakshadweep PSC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Lakshadweep 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 | 72-78% (72-78 marks) |
| EWS | 68-74% (68-74 marks) |
| OBC | 65-71% (65-71 marks) |
| SC | 58-64% (58-64 marks) |
| ST | 55-61% (55-61 marks) |
| PwD | 50-56% (50-56 marks) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 7-10 percentage points above OBC and 14-18 points above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs hover 3-5 points below General.
- Cutoff drivers: Vacancies in premium posts (Group A/B gazetted), paper difficulty, and candidate pool size shift cutoffs by ±3-5% year-to-year. High Group A intake years push General cutoffs toward 75-78%; lower recruitment cycles settle near 72-74%.
- Qualifying vs. selection: These cutoffs reflect *preliminary qualification* thresholds. Final selection (post-Mains and interview) demands significantly higher scores—typically 82-88% for General candidates targeting Group A posts.
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Top tier — Senior administrative
92–100%
- Lakshadweep Administrative Service (Group A Gazetted) — pay level 10+
- Section Officer/Under Secretary (key portfolios: Finance, Home, Development)
- Senior positions in UT Secretariat
- Strong candidacy for All-India Services deputation roles
- Eligible for fast-track career progression in UT administration
- Potential for Island Development Authority positions
Group A/B Gazetted contenders
85–92%
- Deputy Collector (Revenue Department) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 8-10
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Police Department) — Gazetted officer
- Block Development Officer (Rural Development)
- Assistant Director (various technical departments)
- Under Secretary (UT Secretariat) — administrative cadre
Senior Group B posts
75–85%
- Section Officer (UT Administration) — pay level 7
- Inspector (Police Department) — Sub-Inspector equivalent, executive cadre
- Revenue Inspector (Revenue Department)
- Labour Inspector (Labour Department)
- Assistant Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — supervisory cadre
Group B Non-Gazetted zone
65–75%
- Assistant Section Officer (UT Secretariat) — pay level 6
- Excise Inspector (Excise & Taxation Department)
- Cooperative Inspector (Cooperative Societies Department)
- Assistant Engineer (PWD/Electricity Department) — diploma holder posts
- Statistical Assistant (Planning & Statistics Department)
Group C competitive range
50–65%
- Upper Division Clerk (UT Secretariat) — pay level 4
- Stenographer Grade III (various departments)
- Junior Accountant (Finance Department)
- Tax Assistant (Revenue Department)
- Field Assistant (Agriculture/Fisheries departments) — technical cadre
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains depending on cut-off normalization
- Junior Assistant (UT Secretariat) — Group C, pay level 2-4
- Lower Division Clerk (various UT departments)
- Data Entry Operator (UT offices)
- Peon/Multi-Tasking Staff (Group D equivalent posts)
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in General Studies and UT-specific topics
- Focus on Lakshadweep geography, administration, and current affairs for next attempt
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