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UPSC Civil Services Examination Cut Off Trends: A Five-Year Analysis

Introduction

At Bright Career Maker IAS Academy, we aim to equip our students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic trends in the UPSC Civil Services Examination cut-off scores. Analyzing these trends helps our aspirants set realistic preparation benchmarks and strategies. Here, we provide a detailed overview of the last five years' cut-off scores across various categories for the Prelims, Mains, and the Final selection stages of the UPSC examination.

UPSC Prelims Cut Off Trends (2018-2022)

The Preliminary Examination serves as the first decisive phase in the UPSC selection process. Below is a table that illustrates the cut-off trends over the last five years for various categories:

Category	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
General	88.22	87.54	92.51	98	98
OBC	87.54	89.12	89.12	95.34	96.66
ST	69.35	70.71	68.71	77.34	83.34
SC	74.08	75.41	74.84	82	84
PWD 1	49.84	68.02	70.06	53.34	73.34
PWD 2	58.59	67.33	63.94	44.66	53.34
PWD 3	40.40	43.09	40.82	61.34	40.00
PWD 4	41.76	45.80	42.86	61.34	45.34
EWS	82.83	80.14	77.55	90	-

UPSC Mains Cut Off Trends (2018-2022)

Following the Prelims, the Mains Examination constitutes the core of the selection process, with its scores being crucial for qualification to the Interview stage.

Category	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
General	748	745	736	751	774
OBC	714	707	698	718	732
ST	706	700	682	699	719
SC	699	700	680	706	719
PWD 1	677	688	648	663	711
PWD 2	706	712	699	698	696
PWD 3	351	388	425	374	520
PWD 4	419	560	300	561	460
EWS	715	713	687	696	-

UPSC Final Cut Off Trends (2018-2022)

The Final Cut Off marks, combining Mains and Interview scores, determine the ultimate eligibility for appointment into the civil services.

Category	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
General	960	953	944	961	982
OBC	923	910	907	925	938
SC	893	886	875	898	912
ST	900	883	876	893	912
PWD 1	879	892	867	861	899
PWD 2	913	932	910	890	908
PWD 3	632	689	675	653	754
PWD 4	590	701	465	708	718
EWS	926	916	894	909	-

Factors Influencing UPSC Cut Off

· Difficulty Level of the Examination: Variations in difficulty affect the cut-off, with harder exams typically resulting in lower required marks.

· Number of Vacancies: More available positions can lower the cut-off, allowing more candidates to advance.

· Reservation Policy: Cut-offs differ across categories due to statutory reservations.

· Performance of Candidates: Exceptional overall candidate performance can raise the cut-off.

· Normalisation Procedure: Adjusts scores across varying paper difficulties to ensure fairness.

· Overall Competition: Increased competition can elevate cut-off scores.

Conclusion

Understanding these trends and factors is crucial for every UPSC aspirant. At Bright Career Maker IAS Academy, we continuously analyze and integrate these insights into our coaching methodologies to better prepare our students. As you prepare for your journey towards becoming a part of India's prestigious civil services, remember that persistence, informed preparation, and strategic planning are your best tools for success.

Stay motivated and aim high, for your dedication and hard work have the power to turn aspirations into reality.