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UPSC Prelims 2026 Cut Off Marks and Analysis
UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2026 (Official) – Category Wise Marks & Analysis
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will release the official cut off marks for the Civil Services Prelims 2026 after evaluating candidates' performance in GS Paper 1. The exam is scheduled for May 24, 2026, and only GS Paper 1 marks will be considered for the cut off, while CSAT Paper 2 is qualifying with a minimum requirement of 33%.
- 01UPSC Prelims 2026 is set for May 24, 2026, conducted in two shifts across India.
- 02The cut off will be based solely on GS Paper 1 performance, with CSAT Paper 2 being qualifying.
- 03Previous years' cut off trends indicate fluctuations, with the 2023 cut off for General category at 75.41.
- 04Factors influencing the cut off include the difficulty level of GS Paper 1 and the total number of vacancies.
- 05Candidates can download the official cut off PDF from the UPSC website after results are declared.
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The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2026 is scheduled for May 24, 2026, and the cut off marks will be determined based on the performance in GS Paper 1. The CSAT Paper 2 is qualifying, requiring a minimum of 33% marks to pass. The official cut off will be released on the UPSC website after the examination cycle concludes. Factors affecting the cut off include the difficulty level of the exam, the number of vacancies, and the overall performance of candidates. Historical cut off trends show significant variability; for instance, the 2023 cut off for the General category was 75.41, while it was 88.22 in 2022. Understanding these trends can help candidates gauge what might be considered a safe score for advancing to the Mains stage. To check the official cut off marks, candidates can visit the UPSC website and navigate to the 'Cut Off Marks' section after the results are announced.
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The cut off marks will directly affect candidates' progression to the Mains stage of the Civil Services Examination.
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