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TNPSC Group II cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official TNPSC Group II cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at tnpsc.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 | 195–225 marks (65–75%) |
| EWS | 185–215 marks (62–72%) |
| OBC | 175–205 marks (58–68%) |
| SC | 155–185 marks (52–62%) |
| ST | 145–175 marks (48–58%) |
| PwD (General) | 135–165 marks (45–55%) |
| PwD (OBC/SC/ST) | 120–150 marks (40–50%) |
- General vs. OBC gap: Typically 20–30 marks (7–10 percentage points); SC/ST cutoffs run 40–50 marks below General, reflecting reservation relaxations and competition density in TNPSC streams.
- Year-to-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±15–25 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancies notified (Group II vs. Group IIA split), and candidate pool strength; easier papers push General cutoffs toward 220+, tougher ones settle near 195–200.
- Mains qualification threshold: General candidates near 195 marks clear prelims reliably; OBC near 175, SC near 155 secure mains entry—final selections depend on mains+interview performance, but prelims cutoffs remain the critical first filter.
What does your score in TNPSC Group II/IIA (Combined Civil Services - II, 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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Elite scorers — top 1-2%
92–100%
- Virtually certain final selection with consistent mains and interview performance
- First preference for department and location in final allocation
- Assistant Section Officer (Chennai/Secretariat postings) — prestigious central postings
- Senior executive posts in preferred departments (Revenue, Commercial Tax, Co-operative)
- Strong foundation for future TNPSC Group I attempt
- Typically indicates thorough preparation across all subjects including Tamil literature and aptitude
Top 5% performers
85–92%
- Executive Officer Grade III (Group II) — Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments, temple administration
- Treasury Officer (Group II) — pay level 22-71,900, treasury operations
- District Backward Classes Welfare Officer (Group II) — senior administrative role
- Commercial Tax Officer (Group II) — revenue collection, enforcement powers
- Top-tier prelims performance; focus on securing high mains scores for preferred department allocation
High scorer category
75–85%
- Assistant Registrar (Group II) — Co-operative Department, senior executive role
- District Employment Officer (Group II) — district-level administrative post
- Manager (Group II) — Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation
- Inspector (Labour) (Group II) — Labour Department, enforcement cadre
- Excellent prelims score; likely to have strong overall ranking if mains performance is consistent
- Preference for choice postings in final allocation
Competitive scoring band
65–75%
- Assistant Commercial Tax Officer (Group II) — Commercial Tax Department, pay level 22-71,900
- Block Development Officer (Group II) — rural development, executive role
- Divisional Accounts Officer (Group II) — treasury/accounts departments
- Women Development Officer (Group II) — Social Welfare Department
- Very strong prelims performance; prioritize interview preparation alongside mains
Safe prelims clearance zone
50–65%
- Assistant Section Officer (Group IIA) — Tamil Nadu Secretariat, ministerial posts
- Inspector of Co-operative Societies (Group II) — pay level 22-71,900, field posting
- Junior Employment Officer (Group II) — district employment offices
- Provincial Officer (Group II) — various departments, executive cadre
- Strong chance for prelims; focus intensively on mains descriptive answers
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May clear prelims for BC/MBC/SC/ST categories (cut-offs vary 35-45%)
- Unlikely to qualify for OC category (typically needs 45%+)
- Assistant Section Officer (Group IIA) — ministerial cadre, pay level 15-40,500
- Focus on mains preparation if prelims cleared
- Strengthen weak areas before mains examination
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear prelims cut-off (typically 35-40% for OC)
- Focus on fundamentals: Tamil Nadu polity, geography, and current affairs
- Review previous year papers to understand question patterns
- Consider attempting Group IV first for experience
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