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Kerala LDC Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Kerala PSC Lower Division Clerk (LDC) 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	68–76 marks out of 100
OBC	63–71 marks out of 100
SC	58–66 marks out of 100
ST	55–63 marks out of 100
PwD	50–58 marks out of 100

Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5–8 marks higher than OBC, with SC/ST enjoying further 5–10 mark relaxations. PwD candidates benefit from the lowest threshold, often aligning with borderline qualification zones.
Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy count, question paper difficulty, and candidate pool strength. High-vacancy notifications can depress cutoffs by 3–5 marks; exceptionally tough papers may lower General cutoffs to the 65–70 range, while easier exams push them toward 75+.
Rank list dynamics: Scoring in the 75–85 band ensures competitive rank list positioning across categories; aiming for 80+ significantly improves district/posting preferences and selection probability in subsequent stages.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Merit list range
92–100%
- Lower Division Clerk — merit positions, guaranteed appointment
- Lower Division Clerk — premium postings in state capital or choice districts
- Typically rank 1-50 in General category
- Immediate appointment upon rank list publication
- May be considered for accelerated career progression opportunities
- Published name in merit list with score
Top tier — near merit positions
85–92%
- Lower Division Clerk — top preference departments (Finance, Home, Revenue)
- Lower Division Clerk — Chief Minister's Office support staff (occasional vacancies)
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala Legislature Secretariat
- Very high probability of first-choice posting
- Likely among top 100-200 in General category rank list
High rank list position
75–85%
- Lower Division Clerk — preferred departments and urban locations
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala Secretariat preferred sections
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala PSC/KPSC office (administrative posts)
- Early appointment probability (typically within 6-12 months of rank list publication)
- Choice of posting location may be available
Good selection prospects
65–75%
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala Secretariat (Thiruvananthapuram posting)
- Lower Division Clerk — Collectorate offices in major districts (Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode)
- Lower Division Clerk — Kerala High Court registry (Group C posts)
- Pay Level 2 (₹19,500-62,000 per month approximately)
- Strong chance of appointment within rank list validity period

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