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TSPSC Group I Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in TSPSC Group I 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 (UR) | 95-102 marks (63-68%) |
| EWS | 90-97 marks (60-65%) |
| OBC | 85-92 marks (57-61%) |
| SC | 75-82 marks (50-55%) |
| ST | 70-77 marks (47-51%) |
| PwD (UR) | 70-75 marks (47-50%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 65-70 marks (43-47%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 60-65 marks (40-43%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 8-15 marks above OBC, 20-27 marks above SC, and 25-32 marks above ST. EWS cutoffs position 3-5 marks below General consistently.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5-8 marks based on paper difficulty, vacancy count (Group I posts availability), and candidate pool strength. Bumper recruitment cycles raise cutoffs by 3-6%; tougher papers depress them similarly.
- Qualification vs. selection reality: These cutoffs represent Prelims qualification thresholds; actual Group I service allocation depends on cumulative Mains+Interview performance, where premium posts demand 75%+ aggregate across stages.
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Top tier — Elite cadre posts
82–100%
- District Collector — Premier Group A post, District Magistrate powers
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Law & Order cadre, leadership role
- Assistant Commissioner (Planning) — State Planning Department
- Senior positions in Secretariat departments
- High probability of securing preferred post in final merit list
- Focus on Interview and personality development for top rankings
Excellent preparation — Premium posts
72–82%
- Deputy Collector — Revenue Department, Group A Gazetted, pay level 12
- Commercial Tax Officer — Grade-II, Group A Gazetted
- Assistant Director (Industries) — Group A post
- Executive Officer (Temple Administration) — Endowments Department
- District Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — Group A
- Very strong chance of final selection with good Mains performance
Strong contenders — Top Group A
62–72%
- Assistant Section Officer (Secretariat) — Group A Gazetted, pay level 10
- Divisional Transport Officer — Group A, pay level 11
- District Treasury Officer — Group A Gazetted post
- Deputy Tahsildar — Revenue Department, Group A
- Regional Transport Officer (RTO) — Transport Department
- Good position for competitive Mains and Interview stages
Competitive range — Group A posts
50–62%
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (Civil) — Group A Gazetted, pay level 11
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — Group A Gazetted
- District Employment Officer — Group A post
- Municipal Commissioner (Grade-III) — Urban Local Bodies, pay level 13
- Likely to clear Prelims for most categories
- Build strong Mains strategy and optional subject preparation
Borderline — Category cuts
35–50%
- May clear SC/ST category cut-offs (typically 35-42%)
- Borderline for BC categories (usually 40-48%)
- District Collector — Group A Gazetted post, pay level 13
- Focus on Mains preparation if cleared
- Strengthen weak areas for better Mains performance
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off
- TSPSC Group I requires approximately 40-45% minimum (varies by category)
- Focus on fundamentals: Telangana History, Polity, Economy
- Strengthen General Studies and Current Affairs
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