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News India Live, Digital Desk: After the final result of Civil Services Examination 2025 (CSE 2025) the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has now announced the official result. Cut-off Marks Have been issued. The figures this time show how tough the level and competition of the examination was. If you are also dreaming of becoming an IAS or IPS in the future, then it is very important for you to understand these cut-off marks.
UPSC 2025: What was the condition of Prelims?
Cut-off for General Category in Prelims Exam 92.66 Used to be. Keep in mind that this cut-off is based on GS Paper-1 only, as CSAT paper is only qualifying (33% marks). This time a slight change has been seen in the cut-off as compared to previous years.
Category-wise official cut-off list
| category | Prelims (out of 200) | Mains (out of 1750) | Final (out of 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Mains and Interview Score Card
To be successful in Mains, general category candidates had to score at least 739 marks. Whereas after the interview, 963 marks were required for final selection. this year Anuj Agnihotri (AIR 1) Has topped and his marks have set a new benchmark.
Tip for those preparing for UPSC 2026
Experts believe that considering the cut-off, candidates should focus more on ‘Accuracy’ in their strategy for Prelims. A cut-off going above 90 indicates that just solving the paper is no longer enough, but making minimum mistakes is the key to success.