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Nagaland PSC cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official Nagaland PSC cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at npsc.nagaland.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 | 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.
What does your score in Nagaland 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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Exceptional — top rankers
85–100%
- Top rank holders in Nagaland PSC — merit list toppers
- Premium postings in NCS — state capital and strategic districts
- First choice of service and cadre allocation
- Fast-track career progression in state administrative services
- Likely to secure Deputy Commissioner posting within 5-7 years
- Recognition and accelerated responsibility in state governance
Top tier — leadership posts
75–85%
- Senior positions in Nagaland Civil Service — likely ADC to DC trajectory
- Nagaland Police Service (gazetted officer) — SP-level potential
- Deputy Secretary (State Secretariat) — policy and administrative roles
- District Planning Officer — NSCB cadre
- Chief Executive Officer (Panchayati Raj) — district-level governance
- High probability of final selection with reasonable Mains performance
Competitive Mains position
65–75%
- Nagaland Civil Service (Senior Grade) — Additional Deputy Commissioner level
- Nagaland Police Service (DSP) — executive cadre with district command
- Deputy Director (various departments) — Education, Health, Agriculture
- Treasury Officer / Assistant Treasury Officer — Finance department
- Strong positioning for final selection with good Mains + Interview performance
Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Nagaland Civil Service (NCS) — Deputy Collector / SDO (Civil) cadre, pay level 10-11
- Nagaland Police Service (NPS) — Deputy Superintendent of Police, Group A
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development administration
- Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — state secretariat postings
- Strong chance for Mains qualification across categories
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories depending on vacancies
- Junior Grade posts in State Civil Services — entry-level administrative positions
- Nagaland Civil Service (Junior Grade) — district-level postings
- Need significant improvement for higher posts
- Consider strengthening Optional subject preparation
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off
- Score typically falls short of minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on strengthening General Studies foundation
- Review Nagaland state-specific topics and current affairs
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