Interactive chart showing year-wise cutoff trends • Out of 200 marks
Historical cutoff data with percentage scores
| Year | Cutoff (out of 200) | % Score | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 98 | 49.0% | — |
| 2020 | 93 | 46.5% | ↓ |
| 2021 | 88 | 44.0% | ↓ |
| 2022 | 91 | 45.5% | ↑ |
| 2023 | 85 | 42.5% | ↓ |
| 2024LATEST * Approximate. Verify from official UPSC notification. | 105 | 52.5% | ↑ |
📌 * Approximate — verify from official UPSC notification.
Dual-axis chart showing vacancies and selection ratio over time
Cutoff rose from 98 (2019) to 105 (2024). Competition is increasing.
Based on trends, expected 2025 cutoff: ~106–110 marks. Prepare for higher competition.
Aim for 120+ marks to stay safe. Focus on accuracy over speed and avoid negative marking.
Trend: Fluctuating — Prelims cutoff out of 200 marks, ranges 85–105
Analysis: UPSC CSE prelims cutoff (GS Paper-1, out of 200) fluctuates based on paper difficulty. 2019 cutoff was 98/200, dropped to 88/200 in 2021, and rose again to 105/200 in 2024. With 1.4M+ applicants for ~1000 posts, the selection ratio is approximately 1 in 1420. All cutoffs are out of 200 marks.
Competition Level: For every 1 selected candidate, 1,343 candidates appeared in 2024. More positions available in recent years (1,080 in 2024).