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APSC CCE cutoff 2026: expected score and rank bands
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 | 95-105 marks (47.5-52.5%) |
| EWS | 90-100 marks (45-50%) |
| OBC | 85-95 marks (42.5-47.5%) |
| SC | 75-85 marks (37.5-42.5%) |
| ST | 70-80 marks (35-40%) |
| PwD | 65-75 marks (32.5-37.5%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks above OBC and 20-25 marks above SC/ST categories. EWS cutoffs settle 5-10 marks below General in most years.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±5-8 marks depending on paper difficulty, vacancy count, and candidate pool strength. Easier papers push cutoffs toward 52-54% (General), while tougher editions may settle at 45-48%.
- Mains qualification context: These cutoffs represent minimum qualifying marks for Prelims clearance. Approximately 15-20 times the advertised vacancies are shortlisted, so competitive scores for premium services (ACS) typically require 10-20 marks above basic cutoff thresholds.
What does your score in APSC Combined Competitive Exam (CCE) 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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Top 10-20 — State topper range
90–100%
- Top rank holders in final merit list
- First choice of service (ACS/APS/AFS) and posting location
- Immediate consideration for Chief Minister's Office attachments
- Fast-track career progression to Additional DC/SP within 5-7 years
- Typically featured in state media and recruitment success stories
- Strong foundation for UPSC CSE attempts with state service backup
Top 50-100 — Elite services
82–90%
- Assam Civil Service with early promotion prospects — typically placed in state secretariat
- Assam Police Service (City SP postings) — Guwahati, Dibrugarh metro zones
- Deputy Commissioner track — fast-track to senior administrative roles
- State-level policy positions — Chief Minister's Office cadre consideration
- Prime postings in Revenue/Home/Finance departments
Top tier — Premium ACS/APS slots
72–82%
- Assam Civil Service (preferred postings) — DC/SDM track in metro districts like Kamrup, Guwahati
- Assam Police Service (direct APS) — Superintendent of Police cadre eligibility
- Assistant Director (Industries & Commerce) — Group A Gazetted, pay level 11
- District & Sessions Judge (Junior Grade) — Assam Judicial Service feeder
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Police headquarters cadre
Strong Mains prospect — ACS feeder
62–72%
- Assam Civil Service (Junior Grade) — ACS cadre, district magistrate track
- Assam Police Service (Junior Grade) — APS cadre, SP/DSP track, pay level 10
- Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies — Cooperation Department
- District Elementary Education Officer — Education Department, Group A
- Accounts Officer — Finance Department, pay level 8-10
Mains qualifier — Group B range
50–62%
- Assistant Commissioner (Junior Grade) — Revenue Department, pay level 7
- Labour Inspector — Labour Welfare Department, Group B Gazetted
- District Transport Officer — Transport Department cadre
- Employment Officer — Employment & Craftsmen Training Department
- Statistical Officer — Directorate of Economics & Statistics, technical cadre
Borderline — Category dependent
35–50%
- May qualify under reserved categories (OBC/MOBC/SC/ST)
- General category cut-off typically higher (~45-50%)
- Assistant Engineer (Civil) — PWD cadre, Group B
- Block Development Officer — pay level 7, district administration
- Inspector of Taxes — Commercial Taxes Department, Group B
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below general category cut-off (~40-45%)
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in GS and Assam-specific topics
- Focus on NCERT base and current affairs for next attempt
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