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APPSC (AR) Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands

What does your score in Arunachal Pradesh PSC Civil 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	105–120 marks / 200 (52.5–60%)
EWS	100–115 marks / 200 (50–57.5%)
OBC	95–110 marks / 200 (47.5–55%)
SC	85–100 marks / 200 (42.5–50%)
ST	75–90 marks / 200 (37.5–45%)
PwD	70–85 marks / 200 (35–42.5%)

Category differentials: General cutoffs typically run 10–15 marks above OBC and 20–30 marks above SC; ST cutoffs reflect Arunachal's substantial reserved category representation, often 30–45 marks below General.
Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate with paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength; easier papers push cutoffs toward 60–65% (General), tougher ones down to 50–55%.
State context: APPSC AR prelims historically maintain moderate difficulty; ST candidates benefit from significant reservation, while General/EWS aspirants need consistent 55%+ to secure Mains entry across most cycles.

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Score → rank → outcome bands

Top tier — premier positions
82–100%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services (APCS) — Top rank holders with premium postings
- Likely allocation to coveted departments (Finance, Home, Planning)
- District Magistrate track positions — fast-track career progression
- Senior administrative roles in state secretariat
- Choice of department and posting location with top mains performance
- Potential for deputation to central services
High scorer — top cadre posts
72–82%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services (APCS) — Senior Group A positions with choice postings
- Superintendent of Police (Civil) — Group A, pay level 11
- District Development Commissioner — administrative cadre, district-level authority
- Assistant Director (Industries) — pay level 10, state headquarters
- Strong position for preferred department allocation
Strong contender range
62–72%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services (APCS) — Group A posts likely with good mains performance
- Deputy Collector — district administration, pay level 10
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax) — pay level 10
- District Social Welfare Officer — pay level 10, district headquarters posting
- Good probability of final selection with consistent mains performance
Moderate qualifying zone
50–62%
- Arunachal Pradesh Civil Services (APCS) — Group B posts, pay level 9
- Extra Assistant Commissioner — revenue administration cadre
- Assistant Employment Officer — labour department, pay level 7
- Likely to clear prelims in most categories
- Competitive mains score needed for final selection

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