Kerala PSC 10th Level Preliminary Examination - Cut-Off Marks (Latest Overview)

The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) 10th Level Preliminary Examination is the qualifying test for candidates holding SSLC (10th standard) qualification. This common preliminary exam enables candidates to compete for various Group-C and other posts such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Last Grade Servant (LGS), Office Attendant, Field Assistant, Laboratory Assistant and similar jobs across Kerala. The cut-off marks determine which candidates are eligible to move forward to the next stage (main exam or selection list).

What Is Cut-Off in Kerala PSC 10th Prelims?

A cut-off mark is the minimum score a candidate must obtain in the 10th Level Preliminary Examination to qualify for the next recruitment stage. This is not a fixed mark for all posts — it varies by category, post, and district based on:

• Number of vacancies

• Number of applicants

• Difficulty level of the question paper

• Reservation norms

The Commission publishes separate cut-offs for each category number when the shortlist/eligibility list is released.

👉 To know when the shortlist is expected, check the Kerala PSC 10th Level Exam Date 2026 page.

Previous Year Cut-Off Highlights (Indicative)

While the official cut-off for the most recent exam has not been released at the time of writing, here are previous cycle cut-off trends to give candidates a reference idea of what marks are generally required to qualify:

🔹 District-Wise Cut-Off for LDC Posts (Recent Past)

District	Approx. Prelims Cut-Off (LDC)
Thiruvananthapuram	66.33
Kollam	64.33
Wayanad	49.67
Kannur	52.67
Thrissur	63
Alappuzha	61.33
Palakkad	58.67
Malappuram	62
Pathanamthitta	48
Kozhikode	47
Ernakulam	60
Kasaragod	48
These are cut-off marks from recent Kerala PSC prelims data and are indicative only.

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🔹 Cut-Off for Other Posts (Examples)

Previous cycle data for specific posts shows large variations depending on the nature of the job:

• Office Attendant Grade II/Messenger/Night Watchman – ~48.69 marks

• Last Grade Servant (Universities) – ~55.44 marks

• Farm Worker – Part I (Statewide) – ~82 marks
  (These represent cut-off marks from one of the last published 10th Level Prelims results.)

How Kerala PSC Uses Cut-Off Marks

Once the cut-off for each category and post is determined:

1. Eligibility List: Candidates scoring equal to or above the cut-off are shortlisted for the main examination or included in the eligibility list.

2. Shortlist Publication: The eligibility list, along with Register Numbers of qualifying candidates, is published on the Kerala PSC official site.

3. Next Stage: Shortlisted candidates can sit for the mains exam or be considered for further rounds as per recruitment rules.

Cut-offs may also reflect reservation criteria, where marks required for SC, ST, OBC, and other categories differ to ensure representation.

👉 Refer to the Kerala PSC 10th Level Notification Details page for post-wise selection procedures.

Important Notes for Kerala PSC 10th Level Candidates

• Cut-offs change every year; past marks are only indicative and not guaranteed for future exams.

• The competitive landscape (number of candidates, vacancies) significantly influences cut-off trends.

• Higher cut-off marks usually appear in higher-competition posts (like Field Assistant or Secretariat Office Attendant) compared to less competitive categories.

👉 Make sure you thoroughly study the Kerala PSC 10th Level Prelims Syllabus PDF to maximise scoring potential.

Tips to Estimate Your Target

Since PSC cut-offs differ by post/category:

✅ Aim to score above the highest previous cut-off mark in your category to be safe.
✅ Focus on accuracy — PSC OMR scoring is strict with negative marking patterns.
✅ Subscribe to the Kerala PSC website notifications to check exact cut-offs when released.

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