Meghalaya PSC · Cutoff
Meghalaya PSC 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 | 48-54 marks (48-54%) |
| OBC | 43-49 marks (43-49%) |
| SC | 38-44 marks (38-44%) |
| ST | 35-41 marks (35-41%) |
| EWS | 45-51 marks (45-51%) |
| PwD | 33-39 marks (33-39%) |
- Category differential: General cutoffs typically run 5-8 marks higher than OBC and 10-15 marks above ST categories. EWS cutoffs generally align 2-4 marks below General.
- Year-on-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, vacancy distribution, and candidate pool strength. State-specific questions and current affairs sections significantly impact overall qualifying marks.
- Meghalaya context: ST category represents the largest applicant group given state demographics, maintaining competitive but accessible cutoffs. Crossing 50+ marks (General) ensures comfortable Mains qualification with reasonable rank expectations.
What does your score in Meghalaya PSC Civil Services 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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State topper category
92–100%
- Meghalaya Civil Service — rank holders, premium cadre positions
- Additional Deputy Commissioner track — fast-track to senior positions
- State secretariat posting — chief minister's office or finance department
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Shillong or capital complex posting
- Merit recognition with accelerated career progression
- Typically among top 10-20 candidates statewide
Top tier state services
85–92%
- Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) — choice postings in Shillong/major districts
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — choice districts, faster promotion track
- Assistant Commissioner (senior) — state secretariat policy divisions
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate — strategic subdivisions
- District Employment Officer — employment & labour department head
Premium service posts
75–85%
- Meghalaya Civil Service (Senior Grade) — direct SDM posting likely
- Deputy Collector — revenue administration, Group A
- District Planning Officer — planning & development department
- Assistant Director (Industries) — commerce & industries department
- Block Development Officer (senior posting) — major district headquarters
- Range Forest Officer — Meghalaya Forest Service
Strong Mains contender
65–75%
- Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) — Group A post, district magistrate track
- Deputy Superintendent of Police — Meghalaya Police Service
- Assistant Commissioner (Taxation) — state tax department, pay level 10
- Extra Assistant Commissioner — revenue administration
- Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) — district subdivision headquarters
Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development department
- Meghalaya Civil Service (Junior Grade) — district administration
- Assistant Section Officer — state secretariat, pay level 6
- Inspector of Schools — education department, state cadre
- Assistant Employment Officer — labour department
Borderline qualification zone
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories
- Marginal chances for general category
- Junior Grade posts in state departments possible
- Lower Division Clerk / Assistant positions — state secretariat
- Revenue Inspector (district cadre) — borderline eligibility
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains examination
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Recommend strengthening fundamentals in General Studies
- Focus on Meghalaya-specific topics and current affairs
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