The APSC CCE Cut Off 2026 marks are the minimum scores needed to clear each stage of the exam. Knowing the official cut off trends from previous years helps you set a realistic score target and calibrate your preparation intensity.
This page covers official cut offs from 2024 and earlier cycles, expected cut offs for 2026, and a full analysis of the factors that influence the cut off each year.
🔗 Also Read: APSC CCE 2026 Complete Guide | APSC CCE Exam Pattern 2026
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APSC CCE Cut Off 2026 Official – (2024 Cycle Released March 2026)
The Assam Public Service Commission released the APSC CCE 2024 Mains cut off officially on 8 April 2026.
APSC CCE 2024 Mains Cut Off (Official)
| Category | Mains Cut Off Marks (out of 1,500) |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 682 |
| OBC / MOBC | 654 |
| SC | As per official notification |
| ST (P) | As per official notification |
| ST (H) | As per official notification |
| PwBD | As per official notification |
📌 A safe score to target is 5–10 marks above the official cut off for your category to ensure selection.
APSC CCE Cut Off 2026 – Prelims Previous Year Trend
| Exam Year | General Category Prelims Cut Off (Paper I only) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.50 |
| 2023 | 95.00 |
| 2022 | 74.50 |
| 2020 | 122.50 |
| 2018 | 263.00 |
| 2016 | As per official notification |
⚠️ Note: Prelims cut off is calculated based on Paper I marks only. Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying in nature — you need only 33% to pass it. Paper II marks are NOT used to determine the Prelims cut off.
Download official Prelims cut offs: Visit apsc.nic.in → Results section → APSC CCE Cut Off PDF.
APSC CCE Cut Off Marks from 2016-2024
APSC CCE Prelims Cut-Off 2024
(Cut-off based on General Studies Paper-I out of 200 marks)
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (UR) | 87.50 | 86.00 |
| OBC / MOBC | 76.00 | 76.00 |
| SC | 71.50 | 71.50 |
| ST(P) | 70.50 | 70.50 |
| ST(H) | 60.00 | 60.00 |
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 29.50 (Combined)
- PWBD Categories: Locomotor (57.00), Deaf (18.50), Low Vision (51.00)
APSC CCE Prelims Cut-Off 2023
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (UR) | 95.00 | 90.00 |
| OBC / MOBC | 80.00 | 79.50 |
| SC | 74.50 | 74.50 |
| ST(P) | 75.50 | 75.50 |
| ST(H) | 60.50 | 60.50 |
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 12.50 (Combined)
APSC CCE Prelims Cut-Off 2022
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (Open) | 74.50 | 71.00 |
| OBC / MOBC | 54.50 | 54.50 |
| SC | 50.50 | 50.50 |
| ST(P) | 49.50 | 49.50 |
| ST(H) | 38.50 | 38.50 |
APSC CCE Prelims Cut-Off 2020
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (OC) | 122.50 | 114.50 |
| OBC / MOBC | 101.50 | 93.50 |
| SC | 95.00 | 92.50 |
| ST(P) | 90.00 | 87.00 |
| ST(H) | 84.50 | 84.50 |
| EWS | 75.00 | 62.00 |
APSC CCE Prelims Cut-Off 2018
(Note: Exam followed the older preliminary pattern scored out of 400 total marks)
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (Open) | 263.00 | 261.00 |
| OBC / MOBC | 243.00 | 242.00 |
| SC | 228.00 | 223.00 |
| ST(P) | 236.00 | 236.00 |
| ST(H) | 219.00 | 219.00 |
- PwD Categories: Hearing Impaired (170.00), Orthopedically Handicapped (185.00), Visually Impaired (228.00)
APSC CCE Final Cut-Off 2016 (ACS Junior Grade)
(Note: The 2016 prelims data is archived out of public circulation; the data below reflects the final selection cut-off combining Mains + Interview marks for the premier Assam Civil Service branch).
| Category | Male | Female |
| General (OC) | 1027 | 1026 |
| OBC / MOBC | 1014 | 1010 |
| SC | 910 | 931 |
| ST(P) | 974 | 973 |
| ST(H) | 923 | 922 |
Expected APSC CCE Cut Off 2026
Based on previous year trends and the current exam structure, the expected cut off range for APSC CCE 2026 Prelims:
| Category | Expected Prelims Cut Off (Paper I, out of 200) |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 90 – 105 marks |
| OBC / MOBC | 80 – 95 marks |
| SC | 70 – 85 marks |
| ST | 65 – 80 marks |
⚡ These are estimated ranges based on trend analysis and NOT official figures. Actual cut off will depend on this year’s paper difficulty, total applicants, and vacancies.
Factors That Affect APSC CCE Cut Off Every Year
1. Number of Vacancies More vacancies = more candidates shortlisted = potentially lower cut off. With 78 posts in 2026 (down from 289 in 2024 cycle), competition is more intense for each post.
2. Exam Difficulty Level A tougher paper lowers the cut off. A relatively easier paper pushes it up. 2022 and 2023 papers were known to be moderately difficult.
3. Number of Candidates More applicants = higher competition = potentially higher cut off. APSC CCE sees lakhs of applications each year.
4. Category Reservation Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC) have lower cut offs due to fewer seats available in the general competition pool.
5. Normalization (if applicable) If APSC conducts exams in multiple shifts, normalization may apply. Watch official notifications for this.
How to Use Cut Off Data for Your Preparation
Set a Clear Target Score: Aim for at least 10 marks above the expected cut off in Prelims. For Mains, target 700+ for General category to be safe.
Don’t Guess in Paper II: With a -0.66 negative marking in Paper II, even a few wrong answers can push your Prelims performance below the cut off.
Prioritize Assam Topics: Since 30–35% of Paper I relates to Assam, this section is where serious Assam aspirants build a scoring advantage over non-Assam candidates.
Check Post-Wise Cut Off for Mains: The Mains cut off is released post-wise — meaning the cut off for Assam Civil Service (45 vacancies) may differ from other posts like Labour Officer or Sub-Registrar.
FAQs – APSC CCE Cut Off 2026
Q1. What is the APSC CCE Mains cut off for General category (2024 cycle)?
The officially released Mains cut off for the General category in the 2024 cycle is 682 marks out of 1,500.
Q2. When will the APSC CCE 2026 Prelims cut off be released?
The Prelims cut off will be released along with or shortly after the Prelims result, expected after July 2026.
Q3. Is the cut off the same for all posts?
No. The Mains cut off is released post-wise. Posts with more vacancies (like ACS with 45 seats) may have different cut offs compared to posts with fewer seats.
Q4. Does the CSAT (Paper II) score affect the cut off calculation?
No. The Prelims cut off is determined by Paper I marks only. Paper II only needs to be qualified with 33%.