UPSC CSE 2026 Previous Year Cut-offs
From the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) documents · last checked 3 October 2026
2025 · Prelims
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 92.66 |
| EWS | 89.34 |
| OBC | 92.00 |
| SC | 84.00 |
| ST | 82.66 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 76.66 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 54.66 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 40.66 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 40.66 |
Out of 200, based on GS Paper I only. GS Paper II was qualifying at 33%. These are the marks of the last recommended candidate in each category.
2025 · Mains (Written)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 739 |
| EWS | 706 |
| OBC | 717 |
| SC | 700 |
| ST | 694 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 703 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 708 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 536 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 451 |
Out of 1750 (Papers I to VII). Candidates also needed at least 10% in each of the seven merit papers.
2025 · Final
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 963 |
| EWS | 926 |
| OBC | 931 |
| SC | 905 |
| ST | 902 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 917 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 944 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 804 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 631 |
Out of 2025 (Mains written plus interview). Marks of the last recommended candidate.
2024 · Prelims
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 87.98 |
| EWS | 85.92 |
| OBC | 87.28 |
| SC | 79.03 |
| ST | 74.23 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 69.42 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 65.30 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 40.56 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 40.56 |
Out of 200, based on GS Paper I only. GS Paper II was qualifying at 33%. These are the marks of the last recommended candidate in each category.
2024 · Mains (Written)
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 729 |
| EWS | 696 |
| OBC | 702 |
| SC | 685 |
| ST | 684 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 663 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 696 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 307 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 361 |
Out of 1750 (Papers I to VII). Candidates also needed at least 10% in each of the seven merit papers.
2024 · Final
| Category | Cut-off marks |
|---|---|
| General | 947 |
| EWS | 917 |
| OBC | 910 |
| SC | 880 |
| ST | 884 |
| PwBD-1 (locomotor disability) | 876 |
| PwBD-2 (blindness/low vision) | 913 |
| PwBD-3 (deaf/hard of hearing) | 701 |
| PwBD-5 (multiple disabilities) | 461 |
Out of 2025 (Mains written plus interview). Marks of the last recommended candidate.
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Official sources
- UPSC Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE (Civil Services Examination 2026), dated 04.02.2026 ↗
- Civil Services Examination Rules 2026, Gazette of India Extraordinary (DoPT), 04.02.2026 - Appendix II: service details and pay levels ↗
- UPSC Press Note: CS (Preliminary) Exam 2026 e-Admit Cards, dated 15.05.2026 ↗
- UPSC CS (Preliminary) 2026 General Studies Paper I question booklet (100 questions, 200 marks) ↗
- UPSC CS (Preliminary) 2026 General Studies Paper II question booklet (80 questions, 200 marks) ↗
- UPSC Press Note: Result of CS (Preliminary) Exam 2026 (roll numbers), dated 15.06.2026 ↗
- UPSC Press Note: Result of CS (Preliminary) Exam 2026 (names), dated 18.06.2026 ↗
- UPSC notice: Window to update application form for CS (Main) 2026 ↗
- UPSC Time Table: Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026 ↗
- UPSC Press Note: Civil Services (Main) Examination 2026, dated 19.08.2026 ↗
- UPSC: Civil Services Examination 2025 minimum qualifying marks (cut-offs) ↗
- UPSC: Civil Services Examination 2024 minimum qualifying marks (cut-offs) ↗
- UPSC Programme of Examinations 2026 (Annual Calendar) ↗
- UPSC Programme of Examinations 2027 (Annual Calendar, as on 20.05.2026) ↗