The UPSC will publish the UPSC Cut-Off on its official website. Aspirants can access the UPSC cutoff in PDF format at upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CSE 2024 cutoff depends on factors like paper difficulty and the number of available positions.
UPSC releases the cut-off for each stage of UPSC CSE 2024 simultaneously. The three stages include the preliminary exam, mains exam, and personality test. The UPSC result and cutoff will be disclosed concurrently.
UPSC Cut-off Overview
| Exam Name | Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Exam |
| Exam Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission |
| Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
| Stages of UPSC IAS Cutoff | Preliminary Cut-off |
| Mains Cut-off | |
| Final Cut-off | |
| Cutoff Mode | Online |
UPSC Cut-Off 2024 Dates
There are some important dates about the UPSC IAS 2024 exam cutoff listed in the table below. Candidates are encouraged to take note of the IAS exam dates below so as not to miss any important events.
UPSC Exam Date
| Event | UPSC Exam Dates 2023 | UPSC Exam Dates 2024 |
| UPSC Preliminary Exam Date | May 28, 2023 | May 26, 2024 |
| UPSC CSE Result (Prelims) | June 12, 2023 | To Be Announced |
| UPSC IAS Mains Exam Date | September 15, 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2023 | September 20, 2024 |
| UPSC IAS Exam Result (Mains) | December 8, 2023 | To Be Announced |
| UPSC IAS Cutoff | To Be Announced | To Be Announced |
Expected UPSC cut-off 2024
| Categories | UPSC Prelims Expected Cutoff 2024 |
| General | 92-96 |
| EWS | 90-94 |
| OBC | 91-95 |
| SC | 82-89 |
| ST | 75-81 |
| PwBD-1 | 52-62 |
| PwBD-2 | 42-52 |
| PwBD-3 | 57-67 |
| PwBD-5 | 57-67 |
How to Check the UPSC Cut-Off 2024?
- Visit the official UPSC website – upsc.gov.in
- Search for the UPSC 2024 cutoff link and click on it
- The UPSC Civil Services cutoff PDF file will be displayed on the screen
- Check the category-wise UPSC cut-off in the cutoff PDF
- Download and save the UPSC cutoff PDF for future reference
UPSC Cut-Off 2024 – Factors Affecting Cut-Off
- Determining the actual UPSC IAS cutoff and the expected cutoff for different categories involves considering various factors. The factors influencing the UPSC Civil Services cutoff for 2023 include:
- Number of candidates participating in the UPSC exam
- Difficulty level of the question paper
- Number of vacancies and other relevant factors
- Trends observed in cutoffs from previous years
- UPSC will furnish category-specific cutoffs for each stage of the exam. By referring to the previous year’s UPSC cutoff, candidates preparing for the UPSC 2024 exam can gauge the level of effort required. Explore the stage-wise cutoffs from the table provided below.
UPSC Cutoff 2024 – Stages of Cut off & Previous Years Cut Off
- The UPSC Civil Services exam comprises three stages: prelims, mains, and the personality test. The cutoff for the exam is disclosed individually for each stage of the UPSC CSE exam. The breakdown of the UPSC cutoff is as follows.
UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2024
- The official UPSC prelims cutoff for 2024 will be released simultaneously with the announcement of the final result in that year. Some reputable coaching institutes also provide the expected UPSC CSE cutoff on the same day as the preliminary exam, analyzing the UPSC exam paper. The UPSC prelims exam consists of two papers, General Studies 1 and 2.
- The minimum qualifying cutoff marks for General Studies Paper 2 are specified by UPSC in the notification, requiring candidates to secure at least 33% marks to clear the prelims GS Paper 2. Typically, 12 to 13 times the number of candidates who qualify for the UPSC prelims cutoff are eligible to appear for the mains exam. Refer to the table below for the official cutoff marks from previous years.
UPSC Previous Years Prelims Cut Off Marks
| Categories | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| General | 88.22 | 87.5 | 92.51 |
| SC | 74.08 | 75.41 | 74.84 |
| ST | 69.35 | 70.71 | 68.71 |
| OBC | 87.54 | 85.85 | 89.12 |
| PwD 1 | 49.84 | 68.02 | 70.06 |
| PwD 2 | 58.59 | 67.33 | 63.94 |
| PwD 3 | 40.40 | 43.09 | 40.82 |
| PwD 5 | 41.76 | 45.80 | 42.86 |
| EWS | 82.83 | 80.14 | 77.55 |
UPSC Mains Cut-Off 2024
- Candidates who clear the prelims cutoff 2024 become eligible to participate in the UPSC Civil Services mains examination 2024. The UPSC mains exam consists of 9 papers with a total of 1750 marks, and the mains cutoff is calculated out of this total.
- Only candidates who are three times the number of those who qualify for the mains exam are eligible to proceed to the UPSC personality test. While the marks in Indian language and English language papers are not considered for determining the UPSC mains cutoff, candidates must secure a minimum of 25% marks in each to clear the CSE mains stage. Refer to the table below for official UPSC mains cutoffs from previous years.
UPSC Previous Years Mains Cut-Off Marks
| Categories | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| General | 748 | 745 | 736 |
| SC | 699 | 700 | 680 |
| ST | 706 | 700 | 682 |
| OBC | 714 | 707 | 698 |
| PwD 1 | 677 | 668 | 648 |
| PwD 2 | 706 | 712 | 699 |
| PwD 3 | 351 | 388 | 425 |
| PwD 5 | 419 | 560 | 300 |
| EWS | 715 | 714 | 687 |
UPSC Final Cut off 2024
- The determination of the final UPSC cutoff for 2024 will rely on candidates’ performance in both the mains exam and the personality test. The final cutoff is the basis for allocating various Group A and B services, including IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc., to the candidates. Refer to the table below for the official final UPSC Civil Services cutoffs from previous years.
UPSC Previous Years Final Cut-Off Marks
| Categories | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| General | 960 | 953 | 944 |
| OBC | 923 | 910 | 907 |
| ST | 900 | 883 | 876 |
| SC | 893 | 886 | 875 |
| PwD 1 | 879 | 892 | 867 |
| PwD 2 | 913 | 932 | 910 |
| PwD 3 | 632 | 689 | 675 |
| PwD 5 | 590 | 701 | 465 |
| EWS | 926 | 916 | 894 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When was the UPSC 2024 prelims exam conducted?
The Commission conducted the UPSC 2024 prelims exam on May 26, 2024.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for the UPSC Civil Services examination?
The minimum age to apply for the UPSC exam is 21 years.
3. Is the UPSC cutoff released after the examination?
Yes, the exam authorities will release the UPSC 2024 cutoff on the official UPSC website after the declaration of the final result.
4. What is the application fee for UPSC CSE?
The fee for the UPSC application form 2024 is Rs 100 for non-exempt categories.
5. Where can I find the UPSC cutoff?
Candidates can check the UPSC CSE cutoff on the UPSC official website.
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