UPSC Cut Off

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the most competitive exams in India, and understanding the cut off marks is essential for effective preparation. This page is dedicated to providing updated, and easy-to-understand UPSC cut off information for all stages of the exam — Prelims, Mains, and Interview (Personality Test).

Here, aspirants can find a clear breakdown of year-wise cut off trends, category-wise variations, and insights into how the marks have shifted over time. Whether you’re analyzing the difficulty level of past papers, planning your target score, or evaluating competition, this resource offers everything in one place.

Our aim is to help candidates make informed decisions by offering authentic data sourced from official notifications and reliable updates. By understanding past cut offs, aspirants can set realistic goals, refine their strategies, and identify how much effort is required to clear each stage.

UPSC Prelim Cut off :

Prelim Cut off : 2020-2024

• 2023 stands out as the hardest prelims across all categories, with the lowest cut-offs in five years.

• 2024 shows normalization, indicating easier paper levels or improved scores.

• From 2020–2024, there is no consistent upward or downward trend, but rather fluctuations based on paper difficulty.

• The gap between General and OBC categories remains small, showing similar competition levels.

• PwBD categories are highly sensitive to exam difficulty, showing sharp variations.

UPSC Mains Cut‑off Marks (2020–2024)

UPSC Final Cut‑off Marks (2020–2024)