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UPSC CDS (II) 2026 - Combined Defence Services Normalization, Cutoffs & Shift Analysis
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Expected Category-wise Cutoffs
| Category | Projected Cutoff Range | Safe Score Threshold | Statistical Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 135 – 140 | 142+ | 95% |
| OBC (Other Backward Class) | 128 – 133 | 136+ | 94% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker) | 124 – 129 | 132+ | 92% |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 112 – 117 | 120+ | 93% |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 100 – 105 | 108+ | 90% |
Shift-wise Difficulty & Normalization Impact
| Shift / Slot | Difficulty Level | Shift Raw Mean | Std Dev (σ) | Projected Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 Morning | Moderate | 120 / 200 | 15 | +3.0 Marks |
| Shift 2 Afternoon | Hard | 110 / 200 | 18 | +9.0 Marks |
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