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Puducherry PSC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Puducherry 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 | 68-76 marks (68-76%) |
| OBC | 63-71 marks (63-71%) |
| SC | 58-66 marks (58-66%) |
| ST | 55-63 marks (55-63%) |
| PwD | 53-61 marks (53-61%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8 marks above OBC, 10-13 marks above SC, and 13-16 marks above ST. PwD candidates receive additional 2-5 mark relaxation from their base category.
- Year-on-year variation: Cutoffs fluctuate by 3-6 marks depending on paper difficulty, vacancy position, and candidate performance distribution. Higher vacancies or tougher papers push cutoffs down; exceptionally competitive years elevate them toward upper band limits.
- Qualifying vs. merit: These figures represent *qualifying cutoffs* for Prelims. Mains call depends on vacancies and rank competition—top-tier PdCS aspirants typically score 75+ (General) to secure comfortable merit positions.
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Top tier — premium posts
88–100%
- Puducherry Administrative Service (PAS) — elite Group A cadre, district collector track
- Deputy Collector — Group A, pay level 11
- Assistant Commissioner (headquarters posting) — senior Group A
- Departmental head positions in smaller departments
- Among top scorers territory — strong mains and interview performance expected
- Premium postings in Union Territory administration
Group A competitive zone
80–88%
- Puducherry Civil Service (PCS) — Group A Gazetted, district administration
- Tahsildar (Group A) — Revenue officer, pay level 10
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Taxes) — Group A
- District Employment Officer — Group A
- Deputy Director (various departments) — Group A
- Excellent position for mains qualification
Upper Group B posts
72–80%
- Deputy Tahsildar (Group B Gazetted) — Revenue Administration, pay level 8
- Assistant Director (Industries) — Group B Gazetted
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — preliminary consideration
- Senior Inspector (various departments) — Group B
- Employment Officer (Group B) — Employment Department
- Very strong prelims performance
Competitive Group B range
62–72%
- Assistant Engineer (Group B) — Various departments, pay level 7
- Commercial Tax Officer (Group B) — Revenue Department
- Block Development Officer (Group B) — Rural Development
- Assistant Statistical Officer (Group B) — Economics & Statistics
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies (Group B)
- Strong prelims qualification expected
Group C to lower Group B
50–62%
- Junior Engineer (Group B) — PWD, Electricity Department, pay level 6
- Accounts Officer (Group B) — Finance Department, pay level 7
- Labour Officer (Group B) — Labour Department
- Junior Health Inspector (Group C) — Health Services
- Solid chance for prelims qualification in most categories
Borderline qualifying zone
35–50%
- May qualify for prelims in reserved categories depending on cut-off
- Junior Assistant positions (Group C) — entry-level clerical posts
- Typist / Steno-Typist (Group C) — pay level 2-4
- Need significant improvement for Group B posts
- Marginal chances in competitive years
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off
- Score typically below minimum qualifying threshold
- Focus on strengthening General Studies and Aptitude fundamentals
- Review previous year question patterns
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