UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Cut-Off 2025 to qualify for CSE Main. The Preliminary result for 2025 will be declared soon, as it is likely around 14 June. Who will go ahead for CSE Mains? The candidates have to secure at least the minimum percentage in the preliminary exam, i.e., 33 percent or 66 marks. We have provided the required marks according to the category. The cut-off marks are influenced by factors such as the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of candidates.
UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Cut-Off 2025 (Expected)
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 cut-off is the minimum score necessary in General Studies Paper I to qualify for the Civil Services (Main) Examination. CSAT (Paper II) remains qualifying with a minimum of 33% marks.
Based on analysis of exam difficulty, expert predictions, and recent trends:
| Category | Expected Cut-Off (Marks out of 200) |
| General | 86 ± 4 (range: 80–90) |
| OBC | 79–87 |
| EWS | 72–88 |
| SC | 65–80 |
| ST | 61–75 |
- General Category: Most sources predict a cut-off between 80–90 marks, with a central estimate around 86 marks
- OBC/EWS Categories: Expected to be slightly lower, typically in the 79–88 marks range
- SC/ST Categories: Likely in the 65–80 marks range
Recent Trends
- 2024 Cut-Offs: General – 87.98, OBC – 87.28, EWS – 85.92
- 2023 Cut-Offs: General – 75.41 (due to a tougher paper)
Key Points
- The official cut-off will be out by UPSC along with the final result, and may vary slightly from these estimates
- Only marks from General Studies Paper I are counted for the cut-off; CSAT is a qualifying test only.
- Difficulty level, number of vacancies, and candidate performance all influence the final cut-off each year
To qualify for the UPSC CSE Main 2025, candidates in the General category should aim for a score of 86 marks (±4) out of 200 in GS Paper I, with slightly lower thresholds for OBC, EWS, SC, and ST categories. The official cut-off will be out after the final results.
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FAQ: UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Cut-off 2025 to Qualify for CSE Main
- What factor determines the qualifying marks?
These factors determine the number of vacancies, the difficulty level of the exam, and the performance of candidates.
- How number candidates go to the Mains exam?
There is no such number, it depends on how many candidates qualified
