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Nagaland PSC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Nagaland 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 | 52-58 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 48-54 marks out of 100 |
| OBC | 47-53 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 42-48 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 38-44 marks out of 100 |
| PwD | 35-40 marks out of 100 |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8-12 marks higher than ST and 5-8 marks above SC. EWS and OBC candidates usually fall 3-5 marks below General benchmark. The relatively closer spread reflects the state's demographic composition and reservation policies.
- Yearly fluctuations: Cutoffs shift based on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength. Easy papers push cutoffs toward the 55-60 range for General; tougher examinations may drop them to 48-52 marks. Changes of ±3-5 marks year-over-year are common across all categories.
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Top merit — senior cadre
92–100%
- Nagaland Civil Service (Senior Scale) — collector/magistrate track
- Additional Superintendent of Police — senior police administration
- Additional Deputy Commissioner — revenue & district administration
- Deputy Secretary — state secretariat departments
- Top rank likely ensures preferred posting location
- Fast-track career progression opportunities in state administration
Group A officer posts
85–92%
- Nagaland Civil Service (Senior Grade) — administrative cadre
- Superintendent of Police — state police service
- Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) — district administration executive role
- State Tax Officer (Grade I) — commercial taxes department
- Deputy Director — planning & development departments
- High probability of preferred department allocation
Senior Group B / Junior Group A
75–85%
- Nagaland Civil Service (Selection Grade) — district administration
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Nagaland Police
- Deputy Collector — revenue department, district cadre
- District Horticulture Officer — agriculture & allied departments
- Assistant Commissioner — various state departments
- Strong position for final merit list
Group B post contenders
65–75%
- Nagaland Civil Service (Junior Grade) — executive cadre
- Nagaland Police Service (Sub-Inspector) — state police cadre
- Commercial Tax Officer — state taxation department
- Labour Enforcement Officer — labour & employment department
- Assistant Employment Officer — employment & skill development
Mains qualifier — Group C range
50–65%
- Likely to clear Prelims and reach Mains
- Upper Division Clerk — various departments
- Tax Inspector — Nagaland taxation department
- Block Development Officer — rural development cadre
- Competitive for Group C gazetted posts
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify under reserved categories (ST/SC)
- Marginal chance for Mains in some years
- Lower Division Clerk — state secretariat posts
- Junior Assistant positions — district administration
- Need significant improvement for Group A/B posts
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in GS and aptitude
- Focus on Nagaland-specific topics for next attempt
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