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PB Police PC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Punjab Police Constable 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 | 62-68 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 60-66 marks out of 100 |
| OBC | 58-64 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 48-54 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 45-51 marks out of 100 |
| PwD | 40-46 marks out of 100 |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 4-6 marks, while SC/ST cutoffs run 14-20 marks below General category thresholds, reflecting reservation policy implementation.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy numbers, application volume, and paper difficulty; higher vacancies or tougher papers can lower cutoffs by 3-5 marks across categories.
- Physical efficiency test (PET/PST) performance and document verification stages further filter candidates, so scoring 5-8 marks above minimum cutoff significantly improves final selection probability.
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Top merit bracket
85–100%
- Police Constable — virtually certain selection, top merit list
- Preferred district posting (Ludhiana, Mohali, Amritsar, Jalandhar)
- May be considered for specialized units after training
- Traffic Police Constable — if specialized recruitment exists
- Fast-track career progression opportunities post-training
- Starting salary ₹19,900 + DA + other allowances (approximately ₹25,000-28,000 in-hand)
Strong performer category
75–85%
- Police Constable (General Duty) — all districts, high selection probability
- Possible preference allocation for desired district posting
- Intelligence Wing Constable — may be considered if openings exist
- Armed Police Constable — Punjab Armed Police battalions
- Better chances for choice postings in urban districts
Competitive score range
65–75%
- Police Constable (District Cadre, General category) — good chances
- Police Constable (All categories) — likely to clear written test
- Posted across Punjab districts based on merit and preference
- Pay Level 3 (₹19,900-63,200), Grade Pay applicable
- Shortlisted for PST/PMT rounds
Moderate competition zone
50–65%
- Police Constable (District Cadre) — SC/BC/EWS categories have reasonable chances
- Police Constable (General) — borderline, depends on year's difficulty
- Must excel in Physical Screening Test (PST) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Medical fitness becomes crucial at this stage
Near qualifying threshold
35–50%
- May clear minimum cut-off but competition is intense
- Borderline for reserved category candidates (SC/BC)
- Police Constable (District Cadre) — possible for reserved categories only
- Focus on physical tests if shortlisted
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on fundamentals: Punjab GK, reasoning, and numerical ability
- Consider attempting next recruitment cycle with better preparation
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