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UPSC Result 2016 selected 1,099 candidates across services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. Tina Dabi (AIR 1) topped the exam with 1063 marks, followed by Aamir Ul Shari Khan Akhtar (AIR 2) and Jasmeet Singh Sandhu (AIR 3). The final cut-off for the General category was 988 marks. The result was based on Mains + Interview performance, making it a key reference for aspirants preparing for UPSC.
UPSC Result 2016 remains one of the most discussed years in the history of the Civil Services Examination. The release of the UPSC CSE 2016 result marked the successful journey of 1,099 candidates who were recommended for appointment to the IAS, IFS, IPS, and Central Services.
As per the UPSC 2016 final selection list, the recruitment process concluded with candidates demonstrating exceptional merit across the Preliminary, Mains, and Interview stages.
The UPSC 2016 result date saw the Union Public Service Commission publishing the names of those who would go on to lead the nation’s administrative framework. A total of 1,099 candidates made it to the UPSC 2016 final result, categorized across General, OBC, SC, and ST groups.
| UPSC 2016 Result Overview | |
| Category | Recommended Candidates |
| General | 500 |
| OBC | 347 |
| SC | 163 |
| ST | 89 |
| Total | 1,099 |
The UPSC 2016 rank list featured high achievers from various academic backgrounds. UPSC 2016 topper Tina Dabi secured the top spot (AIR 1) in her first attempt, followed closely by other brilliant minds.
The top three candidates in the UPSC 2016 merit list were:
The UPSC 2016 toppers marks serve as a benchmark for current aspirants. To secure UPSC 2016 AIR 1, Tina Dabi achieved a significant score in both the written and personality tests.
| UPSC 2016 Toppers Marks | ||||
| Rank | Candidate Name | Written Marks (Mains) | Interview Marks | Total Marks |
| 1 | Tina Dabi | 868 | 195 | 1063 |
| 2 | Aamir Ul Shari Khan Akhtar | 844 | 176 | 1020 |
| 3 | Jasmeet Singh Sandhu | 815 | 199 | 1014 |
The table below shows the minimum qualifying marks (cut-off) for Prelims, Mains, and Final Selection for all categories in UPSC CSE 2016. It also highlights the marks scored by the toppers for reference.
| UPSC 2016 Cut-Off | |||||||
| Stage / Category | General | OBC | SC | ST | PH1 | PH2 | PH3 |
| Prelims Cut-Off (out of 200) | 116 | 110.66 | 99.34 | 96 | 75.34 | 72.66 | 40 |
| Mains Cut-Off (out of 1750) | 787 | 745 | 739 | 730 | 713 | 740 | 545 |
| Final Cut-Off / Total Marks (out of 2025) | 988 | 951 | 937 | 920 | 927 | 951 | 817 |
Below is the PDF link for UPSC Result 2016, providing complete details, including candidate scores, cut-offs, and topper marks. This information helps aspirants analyse performance trends, understand the qualifying criteria, and prepare strategically for future UPSC attempts.
The UPSC 2016 final result PDF was the culmination of three rigorous stages:
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Tina Dabi secured AIR 1 in the UPSC 2016 final result.
A total of 1,099 candidates were recommended for various services in the UPSC 2016 merit list.
UPSC 2016 topper Tina Dabi scored a total of 1063 marks out of 2025.
The UPSC 2016 final result PDF can be accessed through the official UPSC website under the "Results" archive section.
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