Quick answerUPSC's official CSE 2025 cut-off document lists General-category minimum marks of 92.66 at Prelims, 739 at Mains and 963 at Final selection. Cut-offs vary by category and examination year.
UPSC CSE 2025 category-wise cut off
| Category | Prelims | Mains | Final |
|---|
| General | 92.66 | 739 | 963 |
| EWS | 89.34 | 706 | 926 |
| OBC | 92.00 | 717 | 931 |
| SC | 84.00 | 700 | 905 |
| ST | 82.66 | 694 | 902 |
Official rule note: Prelims cut-off is based on GS Paper I; GS Paper II (CSAT) is qualifying at 33%. Mains cut-off is subject to the official minimum-mark rule in each competitive paper. Verify on UPSC.
How UPSC cut off works
Prelims is a screening stage and its marks are not added to final merit. Mains written marks determine qualification for the personality test. Final cut off reflects the applicable combined merit calculation after the personality test.
Use historical cut-offs to understand competition, not as a fixed target. Paper difficulty, vacancies, candidate performance and category rules change each year.
UPSC cut-off FAQs
Is CSAT included in the Prelims cut off?
The official CSE 2025 cut-off is based on GS Paper I, while CSAT is qualifying at 33%.
Are Prelims marks added to final merit?
No. Prelims is a screening stage.
Is the UPSC cut off the same every year?
No. It changes with the exam cycle, category and other factors.