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MPPSC SSE cutoff 2026: expected score and rank bands
What score qualifies for MPPSC SSE
The official cutoff comes with the result: not announced yet. Answer key: not announced yet. Until then, here is an indicative cutoff estimate and where Shishya students scored on mocks.
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AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns. Indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
Indicative cutoff (estimate, not official)
| Category | Expected cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 230–260 marks (57.5–65%) |
| EWS | 220–250 marks (55–62.5%) |
| OBC | 210–240 marks (52.5–60%) |
| SC | 180–210 marks (45–52.5%) |
| ST | 160–190 marks (40–47.5%) |
| PwD | 150–180 marks (37.5–45%) |
- Gen-OBC gap: Typically 20–25 marks (5–6 percentage points); SC/ST cutoffs fall 40–70 marks below General, reflecting reservation relaxations in Madhya Pradesh state services.
- Year-to-year shifts: Cutoffs fluctuate ±10–15 marks based on paper difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidate performance distribution; highly competitive years push General cutoffs toward 65%, while moderate papers settle around 58–60%.
- Safe zone: Scoring 62%+ (248 marks) generally ensures Prelims clearance across unreserved categories; OBC candidates clearing 210+ and SC/ST above 180 marks historically advance comfortably.
What does your score in MPPSC State Service Exam (SSE) 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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Outstanding — top 200-500 rank
92–100%
- Expected rank in top 500 state-wide, likely top 200-300
- Deputy Collector — choice postings in preferred districts
- DSP (MP Police) — Bhopal/Indore/Gwalior metro cadres
- Assistant Commissioner — state capital/HQ postings in preferred departments
- District Magistrate track positions with accelerated career progression
- Virtually assured final selection with average Mains + Interview scores
Excellent — top 500-1000 range
85–92%
- Expected rank in top 1000 candidates state-wide
- Deputy Collector — prime districts (Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur divisions)
- DSP (MP Police) — preferred cadres and locations
- Assistant Commissioner (senior postings) — Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior
- District Registrar (Cooperative Societies) — Group A
- Strong probability of final selection with good Mains + Interview performance
Very Good — top-tier posts in reach
75–85%
- Strong contender for Group A gazetted posts
- Deputy Collector (Tehsildar) — revenue administration, district-level authority, pay level 10
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — preferred postings/cadres likely
- Assistant Commissioner (various departments) — Commercial Tax, Excise, Labor
- District Industry Centre Manager — MSME development
- Section Officer (MP Secretariat) — state capital posting
Good — competitive Mains position
65–75%
- Comfortable Mains qualification, focus on Interview prep
- Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) — Group A, MP Police, pay level 10
- Assistant Commissioner (Commercial Tax / Excise) — Group A gazetted
- District Employment Officer — MP Employment & Training dept
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — with choice of preferred districts
- District Minorities Welfare Officer — Group B gazetted
Moderate — Mains qualification likely
50–65%
- Strong chance of Mains qualification across categories
- Naib Tehsildar / Deputy Collector — district revenue administration, pay level 6
- Commercial Tax Inspector (MP VAT department) — Group B
- Assistant Manager (MPSEB / MP State Marketing Federation)
- Block Development Officer (BDO) — rural development cadre, approximately 400-500 posts annually
Borderline — marginal qualification
35–50%
- May qualify for Mains in reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC)
- General category qualification uncertain
- Deputy Collector (Naib Tehsildar) — Group B, entry-level revenue service
- Assistant Section Officer (various MP state departments)
- Focus on Mains preparation if qualified, else strengthen weak areas
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for Mains
- Score typically below minimum qualifying marks
- Focus on foundational NCERT + MP-specific GK
- Recommended: 6-8 months structured preparation for next cycle
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