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Meghalaya PSC cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official Meghalaya PSC cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at mpsc.meghalaya.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 | 48-54 marks (48-54%) |
| OBC | 43-49 marks (43-49%) |
| SC | 38-44 marks (38-44%) |
| ST | 35-41 marks (35-41%) |
| EWS | 45-51 marks (45-51%) |
| PwD | 33-39 marks (33-39%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8 marks higher than OBC and 10-15 marks above ST categories. EWS cutoffs generally align 2-4 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy distribution, and candidate pool strength. State-specific questions and current affairs sections significantly impact overall qualifying marks.
- Meghalaya context: ST category represents the largest applicant group given state demographics, maintaining competitive but accessible cutoffs. Crossing 50+ marks (General) ensures comfortable Mains qualification with reasonable rank expectations.
What does your score in Meghalaya PSC 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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Elite bracket — top ranks
85–100%
- Meghalaya Civil Service (all grades) — choice of posting locations
- Deputy Collector / SDO (Civil) — premium district postings
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A, executive cadre
- Additional Deputy Commissioner — senior Group A posts if available
- Joint Director / Deputy Secretary level posts — depending on recruitment notification
- Among top scorers statewide; maintain performance through Mains and Interview stages
Top tier — premium posts
75–85%
- Deputy Collector / SDO (Civil) — very strong chances for preferred postings
- Meghalaya Civil Service (Senior Grade) — if vacancies available
- District & Sessions Judge (Junior Grade) — for law graduates with requisite experience
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — if included in recruitment cycle
- Planning Officer / Deputy Director (Planning) — Group A posts
- Excellent position for final selection with good Mains and Interview performance
Strong Mains contenders
65–75%
- Deputy Collector / SDO (Civil) — strong chances across most categories
- Meghalaya Civil Service (Junior Grade) — competitive position
- District Planning Officer — good probability
- Labour Officer / Employment Officer — Group B posts
- Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — depending on vacancies
- Well-positioned for Mains; focus on interview preparation alongside
Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — good probability across categories
- Deputy Collector / Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) — competitive for reserved categories
- Meghalaya Civil Service (Junior Grade) — qualifying range
- Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) — if technical posts included
- District Planning Officer — depending on vacancies
- Focus on Mains preparation, especially Essay and Meghalaya-specific papers
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains depending on cut-off trends
- Deputy Collector / SDO (Civil) — marginal chances, depending on category
- Block Development Officer — possible qualification if cut-offs are favorable
- Need significant improvement for confident selection
- Strengthen weak areas, especially Meghalaya History and Geography
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on strengthening Meghalaya-specific GK and current affairs
- Revise Indian Polity and Constitution basics
- Consider targeted preparation for next cycle
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