Kerala PSC Civil Police Officer (WCPO) Cut Off Marks

The cut-off marks for the Kerala PSC Women Civil Police Officer (WCPO) exam represent the minimum score required for candidates to be included in the probability list and later in the rank list. Since the WCPO selection is conducted district-wise under the Kerala Public Service Commission, the cut-off varies by district depending on vacancies and competition level.

What is WCPO Cut Off?

The WCPO cut-off is the lowest mark secured by the last candidate included in the probability list or rank list for a district. Candidates scoring above the cut-off have a chance for physical test, verification, and final selection.

Kerala PSC WCPO Expected Cut Off (District-wise Trend)

Based on previous recruitment cycles and competition level, the expected cut-off range is:

District	Expected Cut Off (Out of 100)
Thiruvananthapuram	52 – 58
Kollam	54 – 60
Pathanamthitta	55 – 62
Alappuzha	53 – 59
Kottayam	56 – 63
Idukki	50 – 56
Ernakulam	55 – 61
Thrissur	54 – 60
Palakkad	52 – 58
Malappuram	55 – 62
Kozhikode	56 – 63
Wayanad	48 – 55
Kannur	54 – 61
Kasaragod	50 – 57

👉 Highly competitive districts like Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Kottayam usually record higher cut-offs.
👉 Low vacancy districts may show higher cut-off despite fewer applicants.
👉 Hilly districts like Wayanad and Idukki often have slightly lower cut-offs.

Previous WCPO Cut Off Trend (Approx.)

Recruitment Year	Cut Off Range
2017	46 – 52
2020	50 – 58
2023	52 – 62

Trend Insight:
✔ Competition is increasing every cycle
✔ Average cut-off rising by ~4–6 marks
✔ Safe score for selection: 60+

Factors Affecting WCPO Cut Off

Several factors decide the final district cut-off:

• Number of vacancies in district

• Total applicants appeared

• Exam difficulty level

• Reservation category

• Normalisation (if multiple exam batches)

• Physical test qualification count

Safe Score for WCPO

To stay on the safer side for selection:

• General category: 60+

• OBC: 55+

• SC: 50+

• ST: 48+

Scoring above these marks significantly increases the chance of inclusion in the rank list.

Important Note

Kerala PSC does not announce a single statewide cut-off for WCPO.Each district probability list shows its own last included mark — that becomes the official cut-off for that district.

Final Words

The WCPO cut-off has shown a steady upward trend due to rising competition for Kerala Police jobs. Candidates targeting Women Civil Police Officer selection should aim well above the expected cut-off rather than the minimum qualifying level. Consistent practice with previous question papers and mock tests is essential to secure a safe score and improve district rank chances.