Every year, the UPSC conducts the prestigious Civil Services Exam, opening doors to a plethora of career opportunities in esteemed services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and more. This comprehensive selection process comprises three challenging stages, where candidates must surpass specified cutoff scores to secure their place. The UPSC diligently publishes a PDF document, featuring the roll numbers of successful candidates after each round, marking the culmination of their hard work and dedication. With each stage acting as an exhilarating elimination round, only those who surpass the UPSC cut-off score for Prelims are granted the coveted opportunity to progress to the UPSC Mains Exam. Subsequently, those who meet the UPSC cut-off score for Mains are granted the prestigious chance to participate in the Interview, shaping their path towards success.
Prepare to unlock valuable insights into the captivating world of UPSC examinations! Within this enlightening article, we shall delve into the captivating realm of the previous years’ cutoff scores for both the exhilarating Prelims and Mains stages. Brace yourself for a thrilling adventure as we not only equip you with the tools to assess your progress through mock tests but also empower you to strategize your preparation in harmony with the ever-evolving cutoff trends. Behold, for we present to you a comprehensive compilation of the UPSC cutoff scores spanning the past decade, serving as a beacon of clarity and understanding on your path to triumph.
UPSC Prelims Cut-off Marks (2005-22) GEN Category
|
Year |
Cut-off Marks |
Percentage |
|
2005 |
284/450 |
63.11 |
|
2006 |
282/450 |
62.66 |
|
2007 |
256/450 |
56.88 |
|
2008 |
244/450 |
54.22 |
|
2009 |
250/450 |
55.55 |
|
2010 |
248/450 |
55.11 |
|
2011 |
198/400 |
49.5 |
|
2012 |
209/400 |
52.25 |
|
2013 |
241/400 |
60.25 |
|
2014 |
205/400 |
51.25 |
|
2015 |
107.34/200 |
53.67 |
|
2016 |
116.00/200 |
58.00 |
|
2017 |
105.34/200 |
52.67 |
|
2018 |
98/200 |
49.00 |
|
2019 |
98/200 |
49.00 |
|
2020 |
92.5/200 |
46.61 |
|
2021 |
87.54/200 |
43.77 |
|
2022 |
88.22/200 |
44.11 |
UPSC Mains Cut-off Marks (2005-22) GEN Category
|
Year |
Cut-off Marks |
Percentage |
|
2005 |
986/2000 |
49.3 |
|
2006 |
975/2000 |
48.75 |
|
2007 |
1005/2000 |
50.25 |
|
2008 |
954/2000 |
47.7 |
|
2009 |
899/2000 |
44.95 |
|
2010 |
904/2000 |
45.2 |
|
2011 |
842/2000 |
42.1 |
|
2012 |
700/2000 |
35 |
|
2013 |
562/1750 |
32.1 |
|
2014 |
678/1750 |
38.74 |
|
2015 |
676/1750 |
38.62 |
|
2016 |
787/1750 |
44.97 |
|
2017 |
809/1750 |
46.22 |
|
2018 |
774/1750 |
44.22 |
|
2019 |
751/1750 |
42.91 |
|
2020 |
736/1750 |
42.05 |
|
2021 |
745/1750 |
42.57 |
|
2022 |
748/1750 |
42.74 |
UPSC Mains + Interview Cut-off Marks (2005-22) GEN Category
|
Year |
Cut-off Marks |
Mains + Interview Percentage |
|
2005 |
1203/2300 |
52.3 |
|
2006 |
1179/2300 |
51.26 |
|
2007 |
1210/2300 |
52.6 |
|
2008 |
1161/2300 |
50.47 |
|
2009 |
1127/2300 |
49 |
|
2010 |
1134/2300 |
49.3 |
|
2011 |
1090/2300 |
47.39 |
|
2012 |
936/2300 |
40.69 |
|
2013 |
775/2025 |
38.27 |
|
2014 |
889/2025 |
43.90 |
|
2015 |
877/2025 |
43.30 |
|
2016 |
988/2025 |
48.79 |
|
2017 |
1006/2025 |
49.67 |
|
2018 |
982/2025 |
48.49 |
|
2019 |
961/2025 |
47.45 |
|
2020 |
944/2025 |
46.61 |
|
2021 |
953/2025 |
47.06 |
|
2022 |
960/2025 |
47.4 |
Category-wise UPSC Prelims Cut off (2015-2022)
Cut off Marks out of 200.
|
Category |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
|
General |
88.22 |
87.54 |
92.51 |
98 |
98.00 |
105.34 |
116.00 |
107.34 |
|
EWS |
82.83 |
80.14 |
77.55 |
90 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
OBC |
87.54 |
84.85 |
89.12 |
95.34 |
96.66 |
102.66 |
110.66 |
106.00 |
|
SC |
74.08 |
75.41 |
74.84 |
82 |
84.00 |
88.66 |
99.34 |
94.00 |
|
ST |
69.35 |
70.71 |
68.71 |
77.34 |
83.34 |
88.66 |
96.00 |
91.34 |
Category-Wise UPSC Mains Cut off (2017-2022)
Cut off Marks out of 1750
|
Category |
2022 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2018 |
2017 |
|
General |
748 |
745 |
736 |
751 |
774 |
809 |
|
EWS |
715 |
713 |
687 |
696 |
– |
– |
|
OBC |
714 |
707 |
698 |
718 |
732 |
770 |
|
SC |
699 |
700 |
680 |
706 |
719 |
756 |
|
ST |
706 |
700 |
682 |
699 |
719 |
749 |
Upon closer examination, it becomes evident that the cutoff scores have witnessed a gradual decline over the years. While the unpredictable nature of this examination remains a defining characteristic, aiming for a score of 800 puts you in close proximity to the cutoff threshold (adjustments may be necessary based on individual category considerations).
