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UPSSSC PET cutoff: expected score and rank bands
No official UPSSSC PET cutoff is published on Shishya yet — the score bands below are indicative, not official. Official cutoffs are published at upsssc.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 | 65–72 marks (out of 100) |
| EWS | 62–68 marks (out of 100) |
| OBC | 58–65 marks (out of 100) |
| SC | 50–58 marks (out of 100) |
| ST | 48–55 marks (out of 100) |
| PwD | 40–48 marks (out of 100) |
- General vs. OBC gap: Typically 7–10 marks; General candidates need to secure mid-60s to remain competitive, while OBC aspirants find safety in upper-50s to lower-60s range.
- Year-to-year variation: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of applicants, and vacancies across advertised posts. A tougher paper may reduce cutoffs by 3–5 marks across categories; easier papers push General cutoffs toward 70–75 marks.
- SC/ST relaxation: Approximately 12–17 marks below General cutoff; PwD candidates receive the most substantial relaxation, often clearing with scores around the 40–48 mark range depending on recruitment cycle competitiveness.
What does your score in UPSSSC Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) 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 — Top 1-2%
95–100%
- Among highest PET scorers statewide
- Consider attempting UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate
- Assistant Review Officer — Pay level 7-8, gazetted Group C
- Section Officer (various departments) — Pay level 6-7
- Guaranteed selection in any advertised Group C post
- Preference for metro postings (Lucknow, Noida, Kanpur)
Outstanding PET score
85–95%
- Top 5-10% of PET qualifiers approximately
- Mains Examiner (Board of Revenue) — Pay level 7, specialist post
- Personal Assistant (Secretariat) — Administrative support, pay level 6
- Revenue Inspector (senior posting) — District headquarters preference
- Strong foundation for UPPSC Lower Subordinate attempts
- Eligible for all Group C posts with location preference
Top tier Group C selection
75–85%
- Excellent position for preferred location/department choice
- Assistant Grade-III (Secretariat) — Central ministries, pay level 6
- Excise Constable — Excise Department, pay level 5 with allowances
- Stenographer Grade-III — Judicial/administrative, pay level 5-6
- Data Entry Operator (IT/NIC cadre) — Technical posts, pay level 4-5
- First choice in document verification for popular districts
Strong Group C contender
65–75%
- Highly competitive for all Group C posts
- Accounts Officer (Treasury) — Group C gazetted, pay level 6
- Auditor (AG Office) — Pay level 6, strong job security
- Statistical Assistant — Economics & Statistics, pay level 6
- Tax Assistant (Commercial Tax) — Revenue collection, pay level 5-6
- Upper Division Clerk (Secretariat) — Administrative posts, pay level 5
Safe PET qualification
50–65%
- Secure PET certificate validity for all Group C posts
- Chakbandi Lekhpal — Revenue Department, pay level 5-6
- Accounts Clerk (Finance Department) — Group C, pay level 4
- Junior Assistant (Secretariat) — Various ministries, pay level 4
- Forest Guard — Forest Department, pay level 5
- Competitive for most advertised Group C vacancies
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for PET certificate depending on category
- Eligible for Group C posts with lower competition
- Revenue Inspector (Revenue Department) — Group C, pay level 5
- Junior Assistant (various departments) — Group C clerical posts
- Gram Vikas Adhikari — Rural Development, pay level 5
Below eligibility threshold
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for PET certificate
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45% historically)
- Focus on foundational mathematics, reasoning and general knowledge
- Recommend retaking after 2-3 months preparation
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