Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Cut-Off Marks – Previous Year Analysis and Expected Cut-Off for 2026

Last Attended Exam – Cut-Off Trend

In the previous recruitment (Category No. 652/2021) for the Female Assistant Prison Officer post under the Prisons and Correctional Services Department, the written OMR examination was held on April 25, 2023.
According to the official Kerala PSC ranked list, the cut-off mark was 64.00 marks in the written test.

This indicates that for recent selections, the cut-offs generally range between 60–70 marks, depending on factors such as the number of vacancies, exam difficulty, and category-wise competition.

Expected Cut-Off for the Upcoming 2026 Examination (Category No. 360/2025)

Based on previous exam trends and expected competition levels, the anticipated cut-off range for the upcoming Kerala PSC Female Assistant Prison Officer Exam 2026 is as follows:

Category	Expected Cut-Off Range (Written Test)
General / Open Category	70 – 75 marks
OBC / Ezhava	65 – 70 marks
SC / ST	60 – 68 marks
Muslim / Latin Catholic / Other Reserved Categories	62 – 70 marks

The final cut-off will depend on factors such as the difficulty of the 2026 question paper, total number of vacancies, and performance of candidates in both the written and physical efficiency tests.

How to Use Cut-Off Analysis in Preparation

• Set a target score of 75 marks or above in your practice tests to stay comfortably above the expected cut-off range.

• Practice regularly with previous year question papers and mock exams under timed conditions.

• Build a safety margin by aiming for 5–10 marks higher than the predicted cut-off.

• Alongside written preparation, maintain physical fitness to qualify easily in the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

A clear understanding of the cut-off trends allows candidates to plan their study schedule strategically and aim for consistent improvement leading up to the 2026 examination.