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UKPSC PCS Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Uttarakhand PSC 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 | 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.
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Top tier — Final merit contenders
82–100%
- Deputy Collector — capital region and premium district postings
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — choice of district/unit preferences
- Assistant Commissioner (Finance/Planning) — state secretariat postings likely
- High probability of final selection with consistent Mains performance
- Expected rank within top 100-150 in final merit list (approximately)
- Fast-track career progression potential in Uttarakhand Civil Services
Highly competitive range
72–82%
- Deputy Collector — preferred district postings (Dehradun, Haridwar)
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — executive/law cadre with choice postings
- Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — Group B Gazetted across ministries
- District Social Welfare Officer — welfare and development cadre, pay level 10
- Strong candidate for final selection with focused Mains and Interview prep
Strong Prelims performance
62–72%
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group B Gazetted, law and order cadre, pay level 11
- Deputy Collector — competitive postings in Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital districts
- Commercial Tax Officer — taxation and revenue cadre, pay level 10
- Assistant Commissioner (Development) — planning and development wing
- Well-positioned for Mains preparation with good buffer
Safe Prelims clearance
50–62%
- Deputy Collector (Group B Gazetted) — revenue administration, pay level 10
- Block Development Officer — all categories, district-level postings across Uttarakhand
- Assistant Review Officer (ARO) — all categories, administrative cadre
- Tehsildar (Group B) — land revenue and magisterial functions
- Comfortable Prelims qualification for General category
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May clear Prelims for reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST cut-off approximately 35-42%)
- Assistant Review Officer (Group C cadre) — developmental posts in district administration
- Block Development Officer — rural development cadre, pay level 7
- Marginal for General category (cut-off typically 42-48%)
- Need strong Mains preparation if qualified
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to clear Prelims cut-off (typically 40-45% for General)
- Scores below state PSC qualifying threshold
- Focus on strengthening Uttarakhand GK and current affairs
- Consider revision of basic NCERT concepts
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