Year-wise UPSC Cut-off Data

UPSC Cut Off Marks 2025 — Category-wise Prelims & Mains

Year-wise UPSC cut-off marks — category-wise Prelims cut-off (GS Paper I, out of 200) and Final cut-off (Mains + Interview, out of 2025). Includes expected UPSC 2025 cut-off analysis.

92.51

Gen. Prelims Cut-off 2024

947

Gen. Final Cut-off 2023

2025

Total Merit Marks

Categories (with reservations)

Last updated: March 2025 — Based on UPSC official final result declarations. Source: upsc.gov.in. Expected 2025 cut-offs are estimates based on trend analysis.

Quick Answer: UPSC Cut-off Marks

Prelims 2024 (GS Paper I, out of 200): General — 92.51, OBC — 88.45, SC — 75.41, ST — 68.64. | Final Cut-off 2023 (out of 2025): General — 947, OBC — 920, SC — 856, ST — 810. | Jharkhand students under ST category benefit from lower cut-offs. Visit UPSC Exam Pattern for the total marks structure.

Disclaimer: Cut-off marks shown here are based on UPSC official declarations from past years and community-verified data. Figures marked as "expected" are estimates based on trends and may vary. Always verify from the official UPSC website for the most accurate data.

UPSC Prelims Cut-off (Year-wise)
UPSC Final Cut-off (Mains + Interview)
IAS vs IPS vs IFS Cut-offs
Expected UPSC Cut-off 2025
Target Score Strategy
FAQs

UPSC Prelims Cut-off 2024 (GS Paper I — out of 200)

Category-wise Prelims cut-off marks for GS Paper I (not CSAT). These marks determine who is shortlisted for Mains:

Year	General / UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2024 (Latest)	92.51	88.45	88.45	75.41	68.64
2023	88.42	83.43	83.43	73.83	66.96
2022	91.96	87.62	87.62	73.84	63.11
2021	87.54	81.22	85.88	73.22	66.68
2020	92.51	88.45	88.45	75.41	68.64
2019	98.00	93.00	96.66	82.00	77.34

Marks out of 200 (GS Paper I only). CSAT is qualifying at 33% — its marks not counted. Source: UPSC official notifications.

UPSC Final Cut-off (Mains + Interview — out of 2025)

Category-wise final cut-off for overall UPSC selection (Mains 1750 + Interview 275 = 2025 marks):

Year	General / UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
2023 (Latest)	947	905	920	856	810
2022	940	895	912	847	800
2021	928	888	904	835	800
2020	920	875	895	832	796
2019	976	926	953	892	859

Marks out of 2025 (Mains 1750 + Interview 275). Source: UPSC official final results.

Expected UPSC Cut-off 2025

Based on past trends and examination patterns, here are the expected cut-off ranges for UPSC 2025:

Expected Prelims Cut-off 2025 (out of 200)

General / UR90–96

EWS85–91

OBC85–91

SC72–78

ST65–72

Expected Final Cut-off 2025 (out of 2025)

General / UR905–955

EWS880–920

OBC890–930

SC830–875

ST790–840

Note: Expected cut-offs are estimates based on historical trends. Actual cut-offs depend on exam difficulty, vacancies, and candidate performance. Always verify from UPSC official website.

How to Target the UPSC Cut-off

Strategic tips from LearnPro to achieve the cut-off score in UPSC:

Prelims Strategy (Target: 105+ for General)

Attempt 80-85 questions out of 100 — prioritize accuracy over quantity
Avoid random guessing — 1/3 negative marking makes guessing costly
Strong areas first, then moderate — skip unknown questions
Current affairs + Environment + Polity are highest-yield topics
Solve 10+ years of PYQs — many topics repeat with variations

Mains Strategy (Target: 950+ out of 2025)

Optional subject — choose one with overlap with GS (Geography/Anthropology/Sociology)
GS answer writing — structure, keywords, diagrams for 50%+ marks
Essay — take a balanced stand, use examples, conclude well
Ethics Case Studies — apply frameworks systematically
Interview — strong current affairs, clear on optional, Jharkhand background (advantage for tribals)

FAQs — UPSC Cut-off Marks

What is the UPSC Prelims cut-off 2024?

The UPSC Prelims 2024 (CSE) cut-off (out of 200 marks in GS Paper I) was approximately: General — 92.51, EWS — 88.45, OBC — 88.45, SC — 75.41, ST — 68.64, PwBD — varies by category. These are the raw scores to qualify for Mains and are subject to UPSC official declaration. Cut-offs vary each year based on paper difficulty and number of vacancies.

What is the UPSC Final cut-off (Mains + Interview)?

The UPSC Final cut-off 2024 (Mains 1750 + Interview 275 = 2025 marks) was approximately: General — 900-950, EWS — 870-900, OBC — 880-920, SC — 820-870, ST — 780-830, PwBD categories — lower cut-offs based on disability type and category. Final cut-off varies each year. The last rank for IAS is typically around 100-150, for IPS around 400-500, and the last rank for combined services selection is around 1000-1200.

How is the UPSC cut-off calculated?

UPSC cut-off is calculated separately for Prelims and Final selection. For Prelims: only GS Paper I marks (200 marks) determine cut-off. For Final selection: Mains written marks (1750) + Interview marks (275) = total out of 2025 marks determine the final cut-off. UPSC publishes separate cut-offs for each category (General/UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD) and for male/female/transgender candidates.

What is a safe score in UPSC Prelims?

A safe score in UPSC Prelims GS Paper I is generally 10-15 marks above the expected cut-off. For General category: target 105-110 out of 200. For OBC: 100-105. For SC: 85-90. For ST: 80-85. Since 1/3 negative marking applies, accuracy matters more than number of attempts. Attempting 70-80 questions with high accuracy is typically better than attempting all 100.

Is there a UPSC cut-off for Jharkhand students specifically?

No, UPSC does not have state-wise cut-offs. All candidates — whether from Jharkhand, Delhi, or any other state — compete nationally under the same cut-off. However, SC/ST/OBC candidates from Jharkhand get reservation benefits under their respective categories. Jharkhand has significant ST population — tribal candidates (like Santhal, Munda, Oraon) can appear under ST quota with lower cut-offs.

What marks are required for IAS (not just UPSC clearing)?

IAS is the top service in UPSC. The last IAS rank is typically around 100-180 (general) with a final score of approximately 1050-1100 out of 2025. To get IAS, you need to rank very high — typically GS score 1100-1200 (Mains + Interview out of 2025) for safe IAS allocation. Exact numbers vary each year.

How does UPSC cut-off compare to JPSC cut-off?

JPSC cut-off is based on 900 total marks (Mains 800 + Interview 100). Typical JPSC cut-off ranges: General category — 450-500 out of 900; OBC/BC-II — 430-470; SC — 400-440; ST — 380-420. UPSC cut-off is based on 2025 marks. The competition level for UPSC is much higher nationally, but Jharkhand tribal candidates (ST category) can leverage the reservation benefit in both exams.

What is the expected UPSC cut-off for 2025?

Expected UPSC Prelims 2025 cut-off (GS Paper I, out of 200): General — 90-96, EWS — 85-91, OBC — 85-91, SC — 72-78, ST — 65-72. Expected Final 2025 cut-off (out of 2025): General — 905-955, OBC — 885-925, SC — 825-875, ST — 785-835. These are estimates based on past trends and are subject to change based on 2025 paper difficulty and vacancy count.

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