The cutoff score of UPSC CSE (Civil Services Exam) is the minimum score that the candidates need to score at the prelims in order to qualify for the mains and the score that needs to be obtained at mains for final selection. The official notification for UPSC CSE 2022 was released on 2nd February 2022. Getting an idea of the previous year cut-offs will help the candidates in setting an appropriate target for the upcoming exam. In this section, we will be discussing the cut-offs for UPSC CSE.
UPSC CSE Cut off 2022
UPSC CSE Cut off 2022 will be released once the examination is conducted.
UPSC CSE Cut Off 2021
UPSC CSE exam is held in three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. A candidate needs to clear all these stages in order to be on the merit list for the UPSC CSE. UPSC CSE 2021 prelims was scheduled for 10th October 2021 and the cut-offs for the prelims is expected to be released soon. Let us have a look at the previous year cut-offs
UPSC CSE Cut-off Marks 2020
| Category | CS (Prelim) | CS (Main) | CS (Final) |
|---|
| General | 92.51 | 736 | 944 |
| EWS | 77.55 | 687 | 894 |
| OBC | 89.12 | 698 | 907 |
| SC | 74.84 | 680 | 875 |
| ST | 68.71 | 682 | 876 |
| PwBD-1 | 70.06 | 648 | 867 |
| PwBD-2 | 63.94 | 699 | 910 |
| PwBD-3 | 40.82 | 425 | 675 |
| PwBD-5 | 42.86 | 300 | 465 |
UPSC CSE Previous year cut-off ( 2015-2020)
| Category | Cut Off 2020 | Cut Off 2019 | Cut Off 2018 | Cut Off 2017 | Cut Off 2016 | Cut Off 2015 |
|---|
| General | 92.51 | 98 | 98.00 | 105.34 | 116.00 | 107.34 |
| SC | 74.84 | 82 | 84.00 | 88.66 | 99.34 | 94 |
| ST | 68.71 | 77.34 | 83.34 | 88.66 | 96.00 | 91.34 |
| OBC | 89.12 | 95.34 | 96.66 | 102.66 | 110.66 | 106 |
| PwD 1 | 70.06 | 53.34 | 73.34 | 85.34 | 75.34 | 90.66 |
| PwD 2 | 63.94 | 44.66 | 53.34 | 61.34 | 72.66 | 76.66 |
| PwD 3 | 40.82 | 61.34 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40.00 | 40 |
| PwD 5 | 42.86 | 61.34 | 45.34 | - | - | - |
| EWS | 77.55 | 90 | - | - | - | - |
FAQs
1. What is the last date to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. The last date to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination is 22nd February 2022 till 6 pm.
2. Where can I apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. Click on the link here to apply for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination.
3. What is the vacancy announced for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. The vacancy announced for UPSC CSE 2022 Examination is 861.
4. Is the Prelims score counted for final cut off in UPSC CSE 2022 Examination?
A. Prelims is just a qualifying examination. It is not counted for Final Cut off.
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