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Explore UPSC cutoff trends from 2020 to 2024. Understand fluctuations and category-wise cutoffs for prelims, mains, and final rounds
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Cutoff has been made available. Result of UPSC CSE Result 2023 is declared on 16th April 2024. Let’s understand the previous year cutoff of the last five years, explore the fluctuations and trends that shape the competitive landscape of UPSC examinations.
The 2024 UPSC Prelims cutoff stands at 75.41 for the General category and 74.75 for OBC candidates. For Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), the prelims cutoff is 68.02. In the Mains exam, the cutoff for General candidates is 741, for OBC candidates it’s 712, and for EWS candidates it’s 706. Final cutoff for UPSC exam stands at 953 for the General category, 919 for OBC category, and 923 for EWS category.
For Scheduled Castes (SC), the prelims cutoff is 59.25, while for Scheduled Tribes (ST), it’s 47.82. In the Mains exam, the cutoff for SC candidates is 694, and for ST candidates, it’s 692. The final cutoff for SC candidates stands at 890, and for ST candidates, it’s 891.
In 2024, the UPSC CSE 2023 Prelims Cutoff set a new record with the lowest cutoffs ever seen: 75.41 for the General category and 74.75 for OBC candidates. When it came to the Mains exam, General category applicants needed to score at least 741, while OBC candidates had a cutoff of 712. And for the overall UPSC exam, the cutoffs hit an all-time low: 953 for General candidates and 919 for OBC candidates. This downward trend in cutoff marks tells us that the competition is changing, giving us a glimpse into the evolving nature of the UPSC examination.
UPSC Prelims Cutoff – Last 5 Years
The Prelims cutoff marks play a crucial role in determining the success of aspirants in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Looking at the cutoff trends from 2018 to 2022 across different categories – General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD – provides valuable insights into the competitiveness of the exam. By analyzing these cutoff scores over the years, we can identify patterns and trends, helping aspirants gauge the level of competition and strategize their preparation effectively. The UPSC Prelims Cutoff marks over the last five years have varied, reflecting the changing trends in the examination’s difficulty level and competition.
Category
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
General
75.41
88.22
87.54
92.51
98
98
OBC
74.75
87.54
89.12
89.12
95.34
96.66
ST
59.25
69.35
70.71
68.71
77.34
83.34
SC
47.82
74.08
75.41
74.84
82
84
PWD 1
40.40
49.84
68.02
70.06
53.34
73.34
PWD 2
47.13
58.59
67.33
63.94
44.66
53.34
PWD 3
40.40
40.40
43.09
40.82
61.34
40.00
PWD 4
33.68
41.76
45.80
42.86
61.34
45.34
EWS
69.02
82.83
80.14
77.55
90
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The UPSC has announced the results for the Civil Services Examination 2023. Congratulations to all the successful candidates. Aditya Srivastava has become the UPSC 2023 topper by securing the first rank in the examination, while Donuru Ananya Reddy has emerged as the leading female candidate.
The UPSC Mains cutoff marks for different categories vary each year. Here are the cutoff scores for the past few years for different categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD. These scores help determine the minimum marks required to qualify for the UPSC Mains examination.
The UPSC Mains Cutoff marks have fluctuated in the past five years, indicating shifts in the exam’s difficulty and competition levels. It’s crucial for candidates to study these trends carefully to plan well for their upcoming exams.
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| GENERAL | 741 | 748 | 745 | 736 | 751 | 774 |
| OBC | 706 | 714 | 707 | 698 | 718 | 732 |
| ST | 712 | 706 | 700 | 682 | 699 | 719 |
| SC | 694 | 699 | 700 | 680 | 706 | 719 |
| PWD 1 | 692 | 677 | 688 | 648 | 663 | 711 |
| PWD 2 | 673 | 706 | 712 | 699 | 698 | 696 |
| PWD 3 | 718 | 351 | 388 | 425 | 374 | 520 |
| PWD 4 | 396 | 419 | 560 | 300 | 561 | 460 |
| EWS | 589 | 715 | 713 | 687 | 696 | —- |
Over the last five years, the UPSC Final Cutoff marks have shown fluctuation, reflecting changes in the exam’s difficulty level and competition. Understanding these trends is crucial for candidates to tailor their preparation effectively for upcoming exams. Let’s explore how the cutoff marks have evolved across different categories like General, OBC, SC, ST, and PWD.
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
| General | 953 | 960 | 953 | 944 | 961 | 982 |
| OBC | 923 | 923 | 910 | 907 | 925 | 938 |
| SC | 919 | 893 | 886 | 875 | 898 | 912 |
| ST | 890 | 900 | 883 | 876 | 893 | 912 |
| PWD 1 | 891 | 879 | 892 | 867 | 861 | 899 |
| PWD 2 | 894 | 913 | 932 | 910 | 890 | 908 |
| PWD 3 | 930 | 632 | 689 | 675 | 653 | 754 |
| PWD 4 | 756 | 590 | 701 | 465 | 708 | 718 |
| EWS | 589 | 926 | 916 | 894 | 909 | —— |
As per the notification released by UPSC, the category-wise cutoff for UPSC 2022 Civil Services Examination is given here:
On June 5, 2022, the UPSC Prelims 2022 examination was held in two phases (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM). The UPSC Prelims cutoff for 2022 is indicated by the table below. Aspirants should observe the cutoffs and study accordingly to achieve a high mark on the UPSC exam in 2024.
Note: Candidates need to understand that the Cutoff for IAS, IPS, and IFS are still the same.
| Category | 2022 |
| General | 75.41 |
| EWS | 68.02 |
| OBC | 74.75 |
| SC | 59.25 |
| ST | 47.82 |
| PWD 1 | 40.40 |
| PWD 2 | 47.13 |
| PWD 3 | 40.40 |
| PWD 5 | 33.68 |
Upon exceeding the UPSC Mains Cutoff marks, candidates are deemed qualified for the last phase of the selection procedure, which is the interview section.
Seven of the nine papers in the UPSC Mains are taken into consideration for merit placement. The English Language Exam and the Indian Language Exam are the two final papers, and they serve as qualifying exams. As required by the UPSC, applicants must obtain an acceptable qualifying score in these language exams.
Here is a category-wise UPSC Mains Cutoff 2023 published by UPSC:
| Category | 2023 |
| General | 741 |
| EWS | 706 |
| OBC | 712 |
| SC | 694 |
| ST | 692 |
| PwBD-1 | 673 |
| PwBD-2 | 718 |
| PwBD-3 | 396 |
| PwBD-4 | 445 |
The applicants’ scores from the Mains Exam and the Interview exam phase are combined to calculate the UPSC CSE Final Cutoff markings. Seven exams make up the Mains Examination weighting, with the remaining papers coming from the Interview process. The result of every applicant is assessed, and the final Cutoff is determined by adding up all of their scores.
The UPSC Final Cutoff scores are the benchmark for eligibility for candidates to be appointed to the civil services, with the ranking of candidates determined by merit. The candidate’s ranking, preference, and the number of openings are taken into consideration while allocating services.
The Table Below is a Category-wise UPSC CSE Final Round Cutoff 2023 Published by UPSC:
| Category | 2023 |
| General | 953 |
| EWS | 923 |
| OBC | 919 |
| SC | 890 |
| ST | 891 |
| PwBD-1 | 894 |
| PwBD-2 | 930 |
| PwBD-3 | 756 |
| PwBD-4 | 589 |
As per the notification released by UPSC, the category-wise cutoff for UPSC 2022 Civil Services Examination is given here:
On June 5, 2022, the UPSC Prelims 2022 examination was held in two phases (9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM). The UPSC Prelims Cutoff 2022 is indicated by the table below. Aspirants should observe the Cutoffs and study accordingly to achieve a high mark on the UPSC exam in 2024.
Note: Candidates need to understand that the Cutoff for IAS, IPS, and IFS are still the same.
| Category | 2022 |
| General | 88.22 |
| OBC | 87.54 |
| ST | 69.35 |
| SC | 74.08 |
| PWD 1 | 49.84 |
| PWD 2 | 58.59 |
| PWD 3 | 40.40 |
| PWD 4 | 41.76 |
| EWS | 82.83 |
Upon exceeding the UPSC Mains Cutoff marks, candidates are deemed qualified for the last phase of the selection procedure, which is the interview section.
Seven of the nine papers in the UPSC Mains are taken into consideration for merit placement. The English Language Exam and the Indian Language Exam are the two final papers, and they serve as qualifying exams.
As required by the UPSC, applicants must obtain an acceptable qualifying score in these language exams.
Here is a category-wise UPSC Mains Cutoff 2022 published by UPSC:
| Category | 2022 |
| General | 748 |
| EWS | 715 |
| OBC | 714 |
| SC | 699 |
| ST | 706 |
| PwBD-1 | 677 |
| PwBD-2 | 706 |
| PwBD-3 | 351 |
| PwBD-4 | 419 |
The applicants’ scores from the Mains Exam and the Interview exam phase are combined to calculate the UPSC Final Cutoff markings. Seven exams make up the Mains Examination weighting, with the remaining papers coming from the Interview process. The result of every applicant is assessed, and the final Cutoff is determined by adding up all of their scores.
The UPSC Final Cutoff scores are the benchmark for eligibility for candidates to be appointed to the civil services, with the ranking of candidates determined by merit. The candidate’s ranking, preference, and the number of openings are taken into consideration while allocating services.
The table below is a category-wise UPSC Final round Cutoff 2022 published by UPSC:
| Category | 2022 |
| General | 960 |
| EWS | 926 |
| OBC | 923 |
| SC | 893 |
| ST | 900 |
| PwBD-1 | 879 |
| PwBD-2 | 913 |
| PwBD-3 | 632 |
| PwBD-4 | 590 |
The following image is the official cutoff announced by the UPSC board for the UPSC 2021 exam. Candidates should check the minimum marks required to study well for the following exams.
The table below provides an in-depth look at the UPSC Cutoff for Prelims 2021 for each category:
| Category | 2021 |
| General | 87.54 |
| OBC | 89.12 |
| ST | 70.71 |
| SC | 75.41 |
| PWD 1 | 68.02 |
| PWD 2 | 67.33 |
| PWD 3 | 43.09 |
| PWD 4 | 45.80 |
| EWS | 80.14 |
Officially announced, the UPSC Mains Cutoff 2021 was found to be 745. Applicants can review the UPSC Mains Cutoff 2021 by category in the table as follows:
| Category | 2021 |
| General | 745 |
| EWS | 713 |
| OBC | 707 |
| SC | 700 |
| ST | 700 |
| PwBD-1 | 688 |
| PwBD-2 | 712 |
| PwBD-3 | 388 |
| PwBD-4 | 560 |
The official UPSC Cutoff 2021 has been released to the public, and the general category’s score was 953. The table following shows the UPSC 2021 final mark for the remaining categories:
| Category | 2021 |
| General | 953 |
| EWS | 916 |
| OBC | 910 |
| SC | 886 |
| ST | 883 |
| PwBD-1 | 892 |
| PwBD-2 | 932 |
| PwBD-3 | 689 |
| PwBD-4 | 701 |
The following image is the official cutoff announced by the UPSC board for the UPSC 2020 exam. Candidates should check the minimum marks required to study well for the following exams.
The following table lists the minimal qualifying scores and the final applicant’s claimed score for the preliminary round of UPSC 2020:
| Category | 2020 |
| General | 92.51 |
| OBC | 89.12 |
| ST | 68.71 |
| SC | 74.84 |
| PWD 1 | 70.06 |
| PWD 2 | 63.94 |
| PWD 3 | 40.82 |
| PWD 4 | 42.86 |
| EWS | 77.55 |
Here is the UPSC Mains 2020 Cutoff, which the UPSC board has publicly declared:
| Category | 2020 |
| General | 736 |
| EWS | 687 |
| OBC | 698 |
| SC | 680 |
| ST | 682 |
| PwBD-1 | 648 |
| PwBD-2 | 699 |
| PwBD-3 | 425 |
| PwBD-4 | 300 |
The UPSC Cutoff 2020 final score for the general group was 944. Below is a table that shows the final score for each category for the 2020 exam phase:
| Category | 2020 |
| General | 944 |
| EWS | 894 |
| OBC | 907 |
| SC | 875 |
| ST | 876 |
| PwBD-1 | 867 |
| PwBD-2 | 910 |
| PwBD-3 | 675 |
| PwBD-4 | 465 |
UPSC released the cutoff for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2019. The below image represents the category-wise cut-off for 2019 exam:
UPSC Prelims Cutoff 2019:
The official UPSC Cutoff 2019 is listed in the table below for each category:
| Category | 2019 |
| General | 98 |
| OBC | 95.34 |
| ST | 77.34 |
| SC | 82 |
| PWD 1 | 53.34 |
| PWD 2 | 44.66 |
| PWD 3 | 61.34 |
| PWD 4 | 61.34 |
| EWS | 90 |
UPSC released the cutoff for UPSC Civil Service Exam 2019. The below image represents the category-wise cut-off for 2019 exam:
| Category | Mains Cutoff 2019 |
| General | 751 |
| EWS | 696 |
| OBC | 718 |
| SC | 706 |
| ST | 699 |
| PwBD-1 | 663 |
| PwBD-2 | 698 |
| PwBD-3 | 374 |
| PwBD-5 | 561 |
This table shows the final Cutoff of UPSC 2019 as announced by the commission:
| Category | Final Cutoff 2019 |
| General | 961 |
| EWS | 909 |
| OBC | 925 |
| SC | 898 |
| ST | 893 |
| PwBD-1 | 861 |
| PwBD-2 | 890 |
| PwBD-3 | 653 |
| PwBD-5 | 708 |
UPSC Cut-off Marks 2018 has been released by the UPSC commission. You can find the category-wise cutoff of UPSC 2018 for prelims, Mains and final interview round as follows:
The below table lists the required minimum score for each category in the UPSC 2018 Exam preliminary round:
| Category | 2018 |
| General | 98 |
| OBC | 96.66 |
| ST | 83.34 |
| SC | 84 |
| PWD 1 | 73.34 |
| PWD 2 | 53.34 |
| PWD 3 | 40.00 |
| PWD 4 | 45.34 |
| EWS | NA |
For applicants in the general category, the cutoff score for the 2018 Upsc mains examination is 774. Check out the following table for the various categories’ 2018 mains exam Cutoff:
| Category | Mains Cutoff 2018 |
| General | 774 |
| OBC | 732 |
| SC | 719 |
| ST | 719 |
| PwBD – 1 | 711 |
| PwBD – 2 | 696 |
| PwBD – 3 | 520 |
| PwBD – 5 | 460 |
The final Cutoff of UPSC 2018 is given in the following table format as per the UPSC announcement:
| Category | Final Cutoff 2018 |
| General | 982 |
| OBC | 938 |
| SC | 912 |
| ST | 912 |
| PwBD – 1 | 899 |
| PwBD – 2 | 908 |
| PwBD – 3 | 754 |
| PwBD – 5 | 718 |
How Can I Verify UPSC Cutoff Marks?
Here is the easy way to check the UPSC IAS Cutoff and check scores. Students are excited to discover the most updated UPSC IAS Cutoff 2024 since it is a crucial criterion that determines a candidate’s qualification mark based on their category.
Step 1: Go to the official UPSC website.
Step 2: Search the “Examination” Tab that appears on the drop-down list.
Step 3: Select “Cutoff Marking”
Step 4: You can obtain the PDF for the Civil Service Exam Cutoff by downloading it.
Notice: The UPSC Cutoff 2023 will be made public soon.
The UPSC Cutoff fluctuates annually as a result of several reasons, as the tables above make clear. Official UPSC CSE exam Cutoffs are determined by taking into account the following factors:
Difficulty Level: As applicants’ average scores are affected, as demonstrated in 2022, the harder the question paper, the lower the Cutoff and vice versa.
Number of Positions Available: The cutoff will rise if there are fewer positions available overall, and vice versa. For instance, the UPSC Cutoff 2022 for the General category preliminary test was 88.22.
Average Performance: The candidates’ overall performance at each stage is also important because the UPSC Cutoff is determined by averaging the marks of all candidates who have appeared out of the total.
Debatable Questions: As observed in previous years, there is a possibility that some questions in the UPSC preliminary exam will be eliminated because of disputed answers. This will have an impact on the final score and, ultimately, the overall cutoff following normalization.
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