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PSSSB cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official PSSSB cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at sssb.punjab.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 | 65–75 marks (65–75%) |
| EWS | 60–70 marks (60–70%) |
| OBC | 58–68 marks (58–68%) |
| SC | 50–60 marks (50–60%) |
| ST | 48–58 marks (48–58%) |
| PwD | 45–55 marks (45–55%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 7–12 marks higher than OBC, and 15–20 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs align 3–5 marks below General.
- Variability factors: Cutoffs shift based on post type (Group B vs. Group C), vacancy count, exam difficulty, and application-to-seat ratios. Competitive Group B posts push General cutoffs toward 70–75%, while Group C posts stabilize around 60–68%.
- Reservation relaxation: SC/ST candidates benefit from standard 5-mark relaxation; actual cutoffs depend heavily on reserved seat availability and category-specific competition levels in each recruitment cycle.
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Top 5% — All posts accessible
92–100%
- All PSSSB advertised posts accessible including most sought-after positions
- Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar (top choice locations possible)
- Block Development Officer (preferred districts)
- Inspector-level posts across all departments
- Excellent position for post preference and location choice
- Consider Punjab Civil Services (PPSC) for higher Grade-A posts
Excellent score — Top Group B
85–92%
- Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department) — pay level 8, district administration
- Senior Assistant (Various departments) — pay level 6-7, administrative posts
- Inspector (Weights & Measures) — pay level 7, enforcement cadre
- Assistant Employment Officer (Employment Generation) — pay level 7
- Drug Inspector (Health & Family Welfare) — pay level 8, pharmacy degree required
- Very strong position for all advertised posts in current cycle
Top tier — Senior Group C / Group B
75–85%
- Sub-Inspector (Punjab Police, ministerial cadre) — pay level 7
- Tehsildar (Revenue Department) — pay level 10, Group B Gazetted, sub-division officer
- Senior Scientific Assistant (Health Department) — pay level 7
- Assistant Registrar (Co-operative Societies) — pay level 8
- Block Development & Panchayat Officer — pay level 9, rural development
- Competitive for most Group B Non-Gazetted posts
Strong contender — Mid-level posts
65–75%
- Inspector (Co-operative Societies) — pay level 7, Group B Non-Gazetted
- Superintendent (Jail Department) — pay level 6
- Investigator (Food & Civil Supplies) — pay level 6
- Junior Engineer Civil (PWD B&R) — pay level 6, engineering degree required
- Excise & Taxation Inspector — pay level 7, district-level postings
- Excellent chance for most Group C posts
Competitive — Group C posts
50–65%
- Patwari (Revenue Department) — pay level 5, village-level land records
- Junior Engineer (Water Supply & Sanitation) — pay level 6, diploma holders
- Laboratory Assistant (Health & Family Welfare) — pay level 4
- Supervisor (Anganwadi Services) — pay level 5
- Clerk (Cooperative Societies) — pay level 3
- Strong chance for general category Group C posts
Qualifying range — Lower cadre
35–50%
- Clerk (Various departments) — pay level 2, Group C
- Data Entry Operator (Revenue Department) — pay level 1
- Junior Scale Stenographer (Subordinate cadre) — pay level 2
- Peon / Helper posts (Various boards) — pay level 1
- May qualify for SC/ST reserved posts in competitive categories
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum qualifying marks
- Score typically below cut-off for any post
- Focus on fundamentals and Punjab General Knowledge
- Recommend thorough revision before next attempt
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