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TNPSC Group IV Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in TNPSC Group IV 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 | 165–180 marks (55–60%) |
| EWS | 160–175 marks (53–58%) |
| OBC | 155–170 marks (52–57%) |
| BC/MBC | 150–165 marks (50–55%) |
| SC | 145–160 marks (48–53%) |
| ST | 140–155 marks (47–52%) |
| PwD | 135–150 marks (45–50%) |
- TNPSC Group IV typically shows a 3–5% gap between General and OBC categories, with BC/MBC (dominant reservation category in Tamil Nadu) positioned similarly to OBC; SC/ST cutoffs run approximately 5–8% below General.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, paper difficulty, and normalization (if applied); years with higher vacancies or tougher papers see cutoffs drop by 3–5%, while competitive years push them toward the upper range.
- Tamil Nadu's 69% reservation means substantial candidates qualify through reserved categories; actual selection depends heavily on district-wise vacancy distribution and post preferences beyond just clearing the cutoff.
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Outstanding — top 1-2%
92–100%
- Junior Assistant — Chief Secretary's office and Cabinet Secretariat
- Steno-Typist Grade II — top-tier postings with fast-track promotion prospects
- Junior Assistant — Special cells in CM office
- Typist — Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with Grade II direct entry consideration
- Guaranteed first choice across all advertised posts and locations
- Exceptional score demonstrating mastery of syllabus
Excellent — top 5% range
85–92%
- Junior Assistant — Governor's Secretariat
- Steno-Typist Grade II — premium state departments with career growth
- Junior Assistant — Finance Department, Tamil Nadu Secretariat
- Typist — High Court registry (when Group IV cadre vacancies exist)
- Field Surveyor — urban land revenue offices, Chennai
- First preference in posting location and department choice
Very strong — top tier selections
78–85%
- Junior Assistant — Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- Steno-Typist Grade II — Chief Minister's office and key secretariat departments
- Junior Assistant — Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services
- Typist — Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission office
- Field Surveyor — Chennai metropolitan area postings
- Among top scorers with choice of preferred locations
Strong score — competitive posts
70–78%
- Junior Assistant — preferred postings in Chennai and major districts
- Steno-Typist Grade II — secretariat and collector offices, General category
- Typist — Tamil Nadu Assembly Secretariat
- Bill Collector — Grade I municipalities
- Field Surveyor — choice postings in urban revenue divisions
- Well above recent General category cut-offs
Good score — General quota threshold
60–70%
- Junior Assistant — Tamil Nadu Secretariat and district collectorate offices
- Steno-Typist Grade II — state headquarters departments
- Typist — Direct Recruitment quota in education department
- Field Surveyor — Revenue Department, General category
- Record Clerk — various state departments
- Typically near General category cut-off (approximately 60-65%)
Moderate qualifying — OBC range
50–60%
- Junior Assistant — most state government departments, OBC quota
- Field Surveyor — Revenue Department, OBC/BC reserved posts
- Typist Grade III — various Tamil Nadu secretariat departments
- Steno-Typist — district administration offices, BC quota
- Bill Collector — Grade II municipalities and town panchayats
- Approximate cut-off for OBC candidates in recent cycles
Marginal qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify for interview in SC/ST categories (cut-off varies 35-45%)
- Junior Assistant (Rural Development) — SC/ST reserved posts
- Typist posts in various departments — reserved categories
- Bill Collector — reserved vacancies in Tamil Nadu municipalities
- Steno-Typist Grade III — SC/ST quota in state departments
Below qualifying threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear minimum qualifying marks
- Score typically below cut-off for all communities
- Focus on fundamentals: Tamil, General Studies, Aptitude
- Recommend thorough preparation for next attempt
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