November 13, 2025
Understanding the NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off 2025: The NPCIL Deputy Manager recruitment is one of the prominent PSU examinations in India. For the 2025 cycle, aspirants strongly focus on not just clearing the exam but ensuring they surpass the cut-off. The cut-off acts as the threshold that determines whether a candidate is eligible for the next stage (interview or final merit) and eventually selection.
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NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off (Previous Year Cut Off)
➡️ For the 2023 cycle of the Deputy Manager (HR) post, the online test cut-off for UR category was about 71.25 marks and for EWS around 56 marks.
➡️ For the 2023 cycle of the Deputy Manager (F&A) post, the online test cut-off for UR category was 73 marks and for EWS around 61.75 marks.
➡️ For the Deputy Manager (HR) exam, the written test qualifying marks were 40% for unreserved candidates and 30% for reserved categories for the online test stage.
➡️ For the interview stage, certain notifications indicate a cut-off of 60% for UR and 50% for reserved categories.
From this, we derive that although the bare minimum qualifying cut-off for many categories is relatively modest (30-40%), the actual successful cut-off (to enter merit list) is significantly higher—often due to large competition, fewer vacancies and stricter merit filtering.
NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off 2025 (Expected Cut off)
With the 2025 notification of NPCIL for Deputy Manager posts out (online application beginning 7 Nov 2025) The Times of India and others signalling competitive pool, the likely cut-off for written stage (for selection to interview) may be estimated as follows:
➡️ For UR (General) category: around 70-80% of total marks, which if the paper is out of 120 (as many schedules show) may mean approx 85-95 marks.
➡️ For OBC/EWS: somewhat lower, perhaps 65-70% mean approx 78-84 marks.
➡️ For SC/ST/PwBD: historically lower, maybe around 50-55% mean approx 60-66 marks.
Note these are estimates. The actual cut-off will depend on many factors (which we explain next).
Key Factors Affecting the NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off
1. Number of Vacancies vs Number of Applicants
If more applicants apply (especially UR category) for a given number of vacancies, competition becomes stiffer and cut-off goes up. Conversely, more vacancies may lower cut-off marginally.
2. Difficulty Level of the Exam
If the written test is tougher in a given year (more complex questions, tricky negative marking, etc), cut-off tends to be lower. If the exam is easier, more candidates score high and hence cut-off rises.
3. Reservation Category and Category-wise Competition
Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC) have separate cut-offs typically lower than UR, but within category competition still plays a role. Also qualification percentages vary.
4. Weightage of Selection Stages
For the Deputy Manager posts, often selection involves written test + interview. The final merit-list cut-off is influenced by both stages, not just written marks. For example, interview cut-off may require 60% for UR.
5. Tie-break and internal normalization
If multiple shifts or sessions exist, normalization and tie-break rules may impact effective cut-off.
How to Interpret NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off 2025
Let’s assume the written exam is for 120 marks (common for NPCIL Deputy Manager).
➡️ If UR cut-off ends up around “70 marks” → that’s about ~58-60%. Check Also: How to Calculate Weightage Marks?
➡️ If reserved category cut-off ends around “50 marks” → that’s ~42%.
Therefore, your target should be well above the qualifying minimum (which might be 40% or so) and aim for the top cluster.
Smart target setting for aspirants
➡️ For UR: Aim for ≥85–95 marks, because to be safe you should be above the cut-off plus buffer for merit.
➡️ For OBC/EWS: Aim for ≥70–80 marks.
➡️ For SC/ST: Aim for ≥60–70 marks.
Practical Tips to Clear & Surpass the NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off 2025
Know the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The syllabus for Deputy Manager (HR) for NPCIL is divided broadly into:
➡️ Part I (Management Aptitude / General Section): Quantitative Aptitude, DI, Reasoning, English, Ethics, RTI Act, General Awareness.
➡️ Part II (Professional/Domain Discipline): For HR: HRM, Organisational Behaviour, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws etc.
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Marking scheme typically: +1 for correct answer, –0.25 for wrong answer.
Build Strong Basics + Practice
For clearing cut-off you need accuracy and speed. Work on:
➡️ Mock tests timed to 120 minutes
➡️ Negative-marking awareness
➡️ Revision of key laws, acts, concepts in domain discipline
Analyse Previous Year Cut-Off Trends
As seen, UR cut-off in recent cycles is high—so don’t aim just to qualify; aim to excel. Use last year figures (e.g., 73 marks for F&A) as benchmark.
Focus on High-Yield Topics
In HR discipline: manpower planning, industrial disputes, labour legislation, performance appraisal, organisational behaviour.
In General Aptitude: Data interpretation, English comprehension, reasoning puzzles.
Maintain Accuracy Over Attempts
Since negative marking exists, blindly attempting all questions can hurt you. It’s better to attempt fewer with high accuracy than many with errors.
Stay Consistent & Stay Updated
Even for domain sections, current affairs (labour, industry, nuclear sector) help. Regular revision is key.
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Your Roadmap to Clear NPCIL Deputy Manager Cut Off 2025: Understand that cut-off is not just about scraping through: it’s about staying ahead of competition. With the 2025 notification already released, you are in time to plan:
Set a target score (e.g., UR: 90+, OBC/EWS: 75+, SC/ST: 65+).
Create a schedule dividing general aptitude and domain discipline.
Take mock tests every week, analyse mistakes, improve speed.
Use last year cut-off data as a guide, but don’t be complacent.
Approach the interview stage with equal preparation—because even if you clear written cut-off, final merit depends on both.
If you follow this plan diligently, you’ll not just clear the cut-off for the NPCIL Deputy Manager (2025) exam, you’ll position yourself strongly for selection.
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