Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) Cut-Off Marks – Previous Exam Analysis

The cut-off marks for the Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) post are the minimum scores required for candidates to move to the next stage of selection and to be included in the rank list. Since this post involves a two-stage examination process, cut-off marks are relevant at both the Preliminary and Main Examination levels.

Below is the cut-off understanding based on the last conducted recruitment (Category No. 274/2020).

👉 Before analysing cut-offs, candidates are advised to thoroughly understand the Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant syllabus to align preparation with scoring areas.

Exam Stages That Determined Cut-Off

1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (12th Level Common Test)

• Conducted as part of the Plus Two Level Common Preliminary Examination

• Exam Type: OMR-based objective test

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Syllabus Level: Plus Two standard (General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Languages)

👉 The preliminary cut-off was used only to shortlist candidates for the post-specific main examination.

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2️⃣ Main Examination (Post-Specific Test)

• Conducted on February 26, 2022

• Exam Type: OMR objective

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Included role-specific Legal Metrology topics such as inspection procedures, enforcement practices, and departmental functions.

👉 The main exam marks played a key role in final ranking.

👉 Practising Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant previous year question papers (PYQs) is crucial to understand this stage’s difficulty level.

Expected Cut-Off Trend (Based on Previous Selection)

Although Kerala PSC does not always publish exact marks publicly, trends from similar PSC posts and past shortlists indicate:

Category	Expected Cut-Off Range (Out of 100)
General	60 – 70
OBC	55 – 65
SC	50 – 60
ST	45 – 55
PwD	40 – 50

These ranges are analytical estimates based on competition level and exam difficulty.

Rank List Details

Rank List Published: June 30, 2023

• Based on main examination performance, verification, and reservation rules

• The list remains valid for 3 years from publication

• Therefore, the current list will remain active until June 2026 or until a new list replaces it

Factors Affecting Cut-Off Marks

Kerala PSC cut-offs change each recruitment cycle depending on:

✔ Number of vacancies
✔ Difficulty level of the exam
✔ Number of applicants
✔ Reservation rules
✔ Normalization of marks (if multiple exam phases)

How to Stay Above Cut-Off

To score above the safe range:

• Aim for 75+ marks to stay in a secure zone

• Strengthen General Knowledge + Legal Metrology topics

• Practice OMR-style mock tests

• Revise previous year questions (PYQs) regularly

The cut-off is not just a number — it reflects your competition level. Preparing above the expected range ensures you stay in the selection zone for the Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) post.

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