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Manipur PSC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Manipur PSC 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 | 240-260 marks (60-65%) |
| EWS | 230-250 marks (57.5-62.5%) |
| OBC | 220-240 marks (55-60%) |
| SC | 200-220 marks (50-55%) |
| ST | 180-200 marks (45-50%) |
| PwD | 170-190 marks (42.5-47.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8% higher than OBC and 10-15% higher than SC/ST categories. The gap between General and ST categories is usually 15-20 marks range difference in Manipur PSC patterns.
- Year-to-year variations: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy positions, and candidate performance distribution. A moderately difficult paper may lower cutoffs by 3-5%, while higher competition or easier papers can push them upward by similar margins.
- Qualifying dynamics: Manipur PSC typically sets cutoffs in the "Prelims qualifier range" (50-65%) for reserved categories and "Competitive qualifier range" (65-75%) for unreserved, though top rankers often score in the 75-85% band. Actual cutoffs depend on the normalization process and number of candidates to be shortlisted for Mains.
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Exceptional performance
90–100%
- Among top scorers in Prelims examination
- Strong foundation for securing top ranks in final merit list
- First preference in service allocation post-interview
- Manipur Civil Service — likely selection with reasonable Mains performance
- Premium district postings typically available
- Direct Group A gazetted officer positions across departments
Top tier — premium posts
80–90%
- Top rank in Prelims, excellent Mains preparation crucial
- High likelihood of MCS/MPS selection with decent Mains+Interview
- Manipur Administrative Service — senior Group A cadre
- Additional Deputy Commissioner — district administration, pay level 12
- Senior positions in state secretariat departments
- Special preference zones in reserved vacancies
Strong Group A prospects
70–80%
- Excellent position for Manipur Civil Service (MCS)
- Strong contention for premium Group A posts
- Manipur Police Service (MPS) — Group A gazetted officer
- Deputy Director (Planning) — state planning department, Group A
- District & Sessions Judge (Junior Division) — judicial service, pay level 11
- Special Secretary (various departments) — Group A administrative service
Competitive Mains contender
60–70%
- Comfortable Mains qualification across all categories
- Potential for Group A services with good Mains performance
- Manipur Civil Service (Junior Grade) — district administration
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Group A, executive cadre
- Assistant Commissioner (Taxation) — Group A, commercial taxes
- District Social Welfare Officer — Group B/A, pay level 10
General category threshold
50–60%
- Likely Mains qualification for General category (cut-off typically 52-58%)
- Strong position for OBC/SC/ST candidates
- Assistant Engineer (Civil/Electrical) — PWD, Group B
- Labour Enforcement Officer — Group B, pay level 7
- District Planning Officer — planning & development department
- Statistical Officer (Group B) — economics & statistics directorate
Borderline — reserved category range
35–50%
- Potential qualification for SC/ST candidates (cut-off approximately 40-45%)
- Borderline for OBC category
- Unlikely for General category qualification
- Assistant District Transport Officer (Group B)
- Block Development Officer — rural development cadre
- Commercial Tax Inspector (Group B) — state taxation department
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below General category cut-off
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in Manipur history, geography and current affairs
- Focus on NCERT-level general studies for next attempt
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