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The Karnataka School Education Department releases the GPSTR Cut Off every year for candidates who apply for the Graduate Primary School Teacher Recruitment. The cut off decides the minimum marks a candidate needs to qualify for the next stage of selection. Candidates who are preparing for GPSTR 2026 must understand both the qualifying marks and the competitive exam cutoff. This article explains the GPSTR Cut Off 2026 along with expected trends and previous year data.
GPSTR Cut Off 2026
The GPSTR Cut Off 2026 will be announced after the competitive examination is conducted by the Karnataka School Education Department. The GPSTR recruitment 2026 notification sets a clear minimum qualifying mark for candidates, but it does not fix a category-wise final cut off in advance. The final cut off depends on the number of vacancies, the number of applicants, and the difficulty level of the exam. Candidates should check both the KARTET/CTET qualifying marks and the competitive exam marks before applying.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Karnataka School Education Department |
| Post Name | Graduate Primary School Teacher (GPSTR) |
| Exam Type | District-Level Competitive Examination |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper 1 and Paper 2) |
| Cut Off Type | Category-wise, Merit-based |
GPSTR Expected Cut Off
The GPSTR exam has two papers, and candidates must clear both to be considered for selection. The table below shows the expected Cut-Off marks for each paper.
| Category | Expected Cut Off (2026) out of 150 |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 68-92 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 65-85 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 65-89 |
| C1 (Category 1) | 70-85 |
| 2A | 69-86 |
| 2B | 66-84 |
| 3A | 67-84 |
| 3B | 71-86 |
GPSTR Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
The Karnataka School Education Department has set clear qualifying marks for the GPSTR competitive examination. This requirement applies equally to all candidates, regardless of category. Both papers carry separate qualifying criteria, and clearing only one paper is not enough.
| Paper | Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 150 |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 35% |
| Paper 2 | 35% |
| Paper 3 | Not Mentioned |
GPSTR Previous Year Cut Off (2022)
Checking the previous year cut off gives candidates a fair idea of the expected marks for 2026. In 2022, the cut off varied widely across categories and districts due to differences in vacancy numbers and applicant pool. The table below shows the category-wise cut off marks recorded in 2022.
| Category | Cut Off (2022) |
|---|---|
| GM (General Merit) | 57.7-81.91 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 55.53-74.67 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 55.13-79.07 |
| C1 (Category 1) | 60.25-75.51 |
| 2A | 58.90-74.89 |
| 2B | 56.03-74.85 |
| 3A | 57.70-74.74 |
| 3B | 61.20-76.06 |
Factors Affecting the Cut Off
Several factors influence the final GPSTR Karnataka Cut Off every year, and candidates should keep these in mind while preparing. The cut off is not fixed and changes based on ground-level conditions during the recruitment cycle. Understanding these factors helps candidates set a realistic target score. The main factors are listed below.
- Total number of vacancies announced in each district
- Number of candidates who appear for the competitive exam
- Overall difficulty level of Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Category-wise reservation and quota distribution
- Rural, Kannada medium, and PwD relaxations
- Previous year cut off trends in the same district
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