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MPESB Group Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) Group 1/2/3 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 | 140-155 marks (70-77.5%) |
| EWS | 135-150 marks (67.5-75%) |
| OBC | 130-145 marks (65-72.5%) |
| SC | 115-130 marks (57.5-65%) |
| ST | 110-125 marks (55-62.5%) |
| PwD (General) | 105-120 marks (52.5-60%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 100-115 marks (50-57.5%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 95-110 marks (47.5-55%) |
- Category differential: Typically 10-15 marks separate General/EWS/OBC tiers; SC/ST cutoffs run 20-30 marks below General; PwD categories receive additional 10-15 mark relaxation within their base category.
- Post-wise variation: Group 1 positions (gazetted/premium posts) demand upper-range cutoffs (75%+); Group 2 settles mid-range (65-75%); Group 3 accepts lower thresholds (50-65%), though intense competition in recent cycles has pushed all bands upward by 3-5%.
- Annual fluctuations: Paper difficulty, vacancy count, and applicant pool size shift cutoffs ±5-8 marks year-over-year; normalization procedures (if multi-shift) can compress or expand category gaps unexpectedly.
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Top tier — Group 1 select
92–100%
- Section Officer (MP Civil Secretariat) — pay level 9-10
- Senior positions in Group 1 cadre
- Choice posting locations (Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior)
- Deputy Collector (Revenue Department) — Group A preparation pipeline
- Premium administrative positions in state government
- Expected final merit list inclusion for top Group 1 posts
Group 1 competitive range
85–92%
- Assistant Section Officer (MP Secretariat) — pay level 7-8
- Tehsildar (Revenue Department) — Group B gazetted officer
- Deputy Superintendent (Jail Department)
- Block Development Officer (Panchayat & Rural Development)
- Assistant Employment Officer — pay level 8
- Competitive for premier Group 1 posts
Strong Group 2 zone
75–85%
- Assistant Grade 2 (MP Secretariat) — pay level 6
- Revenue Inspector (Revenue Department)
- Labour Enforcement Officer — Group B gazetted
- Assistant Statistical Officer (Economics & Statistics Department)
- Commercial Tax Inspector — pay level 7
- High probability for General category Group 2 selection
Group 2 contention zone
65–75%
- Assistant Grade 3 (MP Civil Secretariat) — pay level 5
- Section Officer (various departments)
- Tax Assistant (Commercial Tax Department) — pay level 6
- Accounts Clerk (Finance Department)
- Excise Inspector (Excise Department) — Group B posts
- Good chances for reserved category Group 2 posts
Group 3 competitive range
50–65%
- Junior Assistant (various departments) — pay level 4
- Data Entry Operator (MP Secretariat)
- Stenographer Grade III — ministerial cadre
- Driver (Group C posts) — pay level 2-3
- Clerical positions in district offices
- Group 3 posts with reasonable selection probability
Marginal qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Group 3 posts (SC/ST/OBC categories)
- Peon, Chowkidar, Helper positions — pay level 1-2
- Class IV posts in various MP government departments
- Limited chances for Group 2 positions
- Consider retaking for better post allocation
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum cut-off marks
- Score typically below general category qualifying marks (~40%)
- Recommend thorough revision of syllabus
- Focus on basic concepts and previous year papers
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