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UKPSC PCS cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official UKPSC PCS cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at psc.uk.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 | 105-115 marks (70-77%) |
| EWS | 100-110 marks (67-73%) |
| OBC | 95-105 marks (63-70%) |
| SC | 85-95 marks (57-63%) |
| ST | 80-90 marks (53-60%) |
| PwD | 75-85 marks (50-57%) |
- The General-vs-OBC gap typically ranges 10-15 marks (7-10 percentage points), while SC/ST cutoffs fall 20-30 marks below General category, reflecting moderate reservation relaxation in UKPSC.
- Year-to-year shifts depend on vacancy count, question paper difficulty, and candidate performance distribution; bumper recruitment years see cutoffs drop by 5-8 marks, while tougher papers compress the range.
- Prelims serves as a screening test with 8-10× candidates qualifying for Mains, so cutoffs fluctuate based on the qualifying ratio prescribed that year rather than absolute merit thresholds.
What does your score in Uttarakhand PSC 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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Exceptional — state topper range
90–100%
- State-level top performer; near-certain final selection
- Deputy Collector — guaranteed choice posting and fast-track career
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — SP office, policy and administration roles
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — headquarters, policy formulation
- All Group A Uttarakhand state services accessible
- High probability of topping final merit with good Mains performance
Top 5% — merit list contenders
80–90%
- Among highest Prelims scorers statewide
- Deputy Collector — prime posting locations (Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — choice postings in state police
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — headquarters posting potential
- District Industries Officer — Group A, industrial development cadre
- Strong chance for final merit list with decent Mains + Interview
High scorer — top cadre range
70–80%
- Well above cut-off; excellent Mains qualification prospects
- Deputy Collector — likely allocation to preferred districts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — executive branch, leadership roles
- Assistant Commissioner (State Tax) — policy-level revenue administration
- District Panchayati Raj Officer — Group A state service
- Block Development Officer — senior grade with better districts
Competitive Mains contender
60–70%
- Comfortably above general category cut-off
- Deputy Collector — district magistrate office, executive powers
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — better posting prospects
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — revenue service, Group A
- District Programme Officer — rural development and panchayati raj
- Strong position for final selection with good Mains performance
Mains qualifying zone
50–60%
- Strong chance to clear Prelims for all categories
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, state police executive cadre
- Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar — revenue administration, pay level 7
- Assistant Regional Transport Officer — transport department
- District Information Officer — public relations cadre
- Focus on Mains preparation and interview skills
Borderline qualifying range
35–50%
- May qualify under reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- Deputy Collector posts — Group B, pay level 7-8, district administration
- Block Development Officer — rural development cadre, Uttarakhand state service
- Marginal chances for general category Mains qualification
- Strengthen answer writing and current affairs
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Focus on NCERT basics and Uttarakhand state syllabus
- Strengthen General Studies and CSAT fundamentals
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