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PB Police PC 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 | 62-68 marks out of 100 |
| EWS | 60-66 marks out of 100 |
| OBC | 58-64 marks out of 100 |
| SC | 48-54 marks out of 100 |
| ST | 45-51 marks out of 100 |
| PwD | 40-46 marks out of 100 |
- The General-to-OBC gap typically ranges 4-6 marks, while SC/ST cutoffs run 14-20 marks below General category thresholds, reflecting reservation policy implementation.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on vacancy numbers, application volume, and paper difficulty; higher vacancies or tougher papers can lower cutoffs by 3-5 marks across categories.
- Physical efficiency test (PET/PST) performance and document verification stages further filter candidates, so scoring 5-8 marks above minimum cutoff significantly improves final selection probability.
What does your score in Punjab Police Constable 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 scorers — merit list leaders
90–100%
- Punjab Police Constable (Any preferred district/unit) — virtually guaranteed selection subject to physical/medical
- Punjab Police Constable (Elite wings) — priority consideration for specialized units
- First choice in posting allocation during final merit
- Top 5% among all qualified candidates
- Strong foundation for future departmental promotions
- Immediate consideration for advanced training programs post-recruitment
Excellent score — top tier
82–90%
- Punjab Police Constable (Elite districts) — Chandigarh border areas, SAS Nagar
- Punjab Police Constable (Specialized units) — subject to additional screening
- Punjab Police Constable (VIP Security wings) — after advanced training
- High probability of first preference posting
- Top 10-15% range, strong merit position
- Pay Level 3 (₹21,700-69,100 per 7th CPC)
Strong position — preferred postings
72–82%
- Punjab Police Constable (Ludhiana/Amritsar/Jalandhar districts) — preferred urban postings
- Punjab Police Constable (Armed Police) — choice of battalion
- Punjab Police Constable (IRB) — reserved/general cadre
- Punjab Police Constable (Communication/Computer wing) — specialized roles subject to additional qualifications
- Higher chance of posting preference in merit-based allocation
- Top 20-30% range among qualified candidates
Good probability — multiple cadres
62–72%
- Punjab Police Constable (District cadre) — General category, comfortable margin
- Punjab Police Constable (Armed Police battalions) — various districts
- Punjab Police Constable (IRB - India Reserve Battalion)
- Strong position for physical and medical stages
- Typically within top 40-50% of qualified candidates
Moderate chance — all categories
50–62%
- Punjab Police Constable (District cadre) — General/OBC categories, borderline qualification
- Likely to clear written exam cut-off for physical screening
- Punjab Police Constable (Armed Police) — depending on vacancy distribution
- Physical fitness and medical tests become critical
- Last year's General category cut-off approximately 52-56%
Borderline — reserved categories
35–50%
- May qualify for SC/BC category physical screening
- Borderline for general category cut-off
- Punjab Police Constable (District cadre) — SC/BC candidates, subject to category-wise vacancies
- Requires strong performance in physical tests to progress
- Last year's SC cut-off approximately 38-42%
Below cut-off range
0–35%
- Unlikely to qualify for physical screening
- Score typically below general category cut-off
- Focus on strengthening fundamentals for next cycle
- Consider targeted preparation in weak areas
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