UPSC Cut Off 2025 Released - Check Civil Services Exam Expected & Final Marks
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the cut off marks for Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 recruitment across all stages - Prelims, Mains, and Final. Candidates who appeared in the examination can now check their category-wise qualifying marks through the official portal. The cut off has been determined based on factors like total vacancies, number of applicants, exam difficulty level, and reservation policy.
UPSC Civil Services Exam Cut Off 2025 - Quick Overview
| Organization Name | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Post Name | Civil Services (IAS, IPS, IFS etc.) |
| Total Posts | Approximately 958 recommended (based on final result) |
| Exam Type | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| Cut off Release Date | March 2026 (along with final result) |
| Exam Date | Prelims: May/June 2025; Mains: September/November 2025; Interview: Dec 2025-Feb 2026 |
| Cut Off Status | ✓ Released |
| Selection Process | Based on Merit & Cut Off Marks (Prelims qualifying, Mains + Interview for final merit) |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Download Cut Off PDF | Click Here to Download |
Category-Wise UPSC Cut Off Marks 2025
The qualifying marks vary for different categories as per government reservation norms. Here are the category-wise cut offs for each stage:
Prelims Cut Off (GS Paper I out of 200; CSAT qualifying at 33%)
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 92.66 |
| OBC | 92.00 |
| SC | 84.00 |
| ST | 82.66 |
| EWS | 89.34 |
| PwBD-1 | 76.66 |
| PwBD-2 | 54.66 |
| PwBD-3 | 40.66 |
| PwBD-5 | 40.66 |
Mains Cut Off (to qualify for Interview)
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 739 |
| OBC | 717 |
| SC | 700 |
| ST | 694 |
| EWS | 706 |
Final Cut Off (Mains + Interview combined)
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 963 |
| OBC | 931 |
| SC | 905 |
| ST | 902 |
| EWS | 926 |
How to Check UPSC Cut Off Marks 2025 Online?
Follow these simple steps to download the official cut off notification:
Step 1: Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in
Step 2: Look for the "Examinations" > "Cut-off Marks" section or "Latest Announcements" on the homepage
Step 3: Click on "Civil Services Examination, 2025" cut off link
Step 4: The PDF will open in a new window - download and save it for future reference
Step 5: Check your category-wise qualifying marks and compare with your obtained score
What Happens After Cut Off Declaration?
Once the cut off is released, candidates who score equal to or above the qualifying marks will be shortlisted for the next round. The selection process typically includes:
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must submit original certificates for verification
• Personality Test/Interview: For Mains qualifiers
• Medical Examination: Mandatory health checkup as per recruitment norms
• Final Merit List: Based on overall performance in all stages
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| Official Website | Visit Here |
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Disclaimer: This information is based on official notifications. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website upsc.gov.in before taking any action.
