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The Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer (AE) Soil Conservation cut off is one of the most searched topics after the exam. The OMR test for Category No. 696/2025 was held on 06/11/2026 in the Soil Survey and Soil Conservation Department. Candidates who have checked the answer key now want to know the expected cut-off marks and their chances of making the short list. This post covers the expected cut-off, the previous recruitment and the factors that decide the final marks.
Kerala PSC AE Soil Conservation Exam Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Post | Assistant Engineer (Soil Conservation) |
| Department | Soil Survey and Soil Conservation |
| Category No. | 696/2025 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Exam Date | 06/11/2026 (postponed from 10.08.2026) |
| Mode | OMR |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Kerala PSC AE Soil Conservation Previous Cut Off
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The previous recruitment for this post was Category No. 072/2015. Here is what the official records show:
| Detail | Previous Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Category No. | 072/2015 |
| OMR Exam Date | 13/12/2017 |
| Short List | SL 50/18, for the interview stage |
| Ranked List | 989/18 |
| List Cancelled | With effect from midnight of 30.12.2021 SL 50 18 +3 |
In the previous recruitment for Assistant Engineer (Soil Conservation) under Category No. 072/2015, the short list was prepared after the OMR test held on 13/12/2017. According to the Commission, the list includes all eligible and qualified candidates who secured 45.67 marks and above in the Main List of the short list. For the Supplementary Lists, the required marks were lowered to the extent necessary. So 45.67 marks was the previous cut-off for the Main List, and reserved communities in the Supplementary Lists qualified with lower marks.
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Join NowKerala PSC AE Soil Conservation Expected Cut Off 2026
These are estimates, not official figures. Marks are out of 100.
| Category | Expected Cut Off (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| General / Open Merit | To be Notified |
| OBC | To be Notified |
| SC / ST | To be Notified |
| Other Reserved Communities | To be Notified |
Factors Affecting Kerala PSC Assistant Engineer Cut Off 2026
- Difficulty level of the paper. A tougher paper brings the cut-off down.
- Number of vacancies. Fewer vacancies usually mean a higher cut-off for the short list.
- Number of candidates who appeared. Competition decides how many marks are needed.
- Negative marking. Wrong answers reduce the net score. Check the negative marking rule in the official notification.
- Reservation and community quota. The cut-off differs by category.
- Answer key changes. If the Commission removes or changes questions after objections, the final scores change.
How to Check Your Chances
- Download the Kerala PSC AE Soil Conservation answer key and match your OMR answers.
- Calculate your score using the negative marking rule.
- Compare it with the expected cut-off for your category.
- Wait for the final answer key, since objections can change your marks.
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Join NowHow to Check the Official Cut Off and Short List
- Visit www.keralapsc.gov.in
- Open the Short List or Ranked List section.
- Search for Assistant Engineer (Soil Conservation) – Cat. No. 696/2025.
- Download the PDF and check your register number.
What Happens After Kerala PSC AE Cut Off Annouced?
- Publication of the short list of candidates eligible for the interview
- Interview and document verification
- Publication of the Ranked List
- Advice memo to the selected candidates
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