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Introduction
The Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination (UPPCS) is conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) every year to recruit candidates for prestigious administrative and allied services within the state.
One of the most crucial aspects of this examination is the cut off marks – the minimum score required to qualify for the next stage. Aspirants preparing for the upcoming UPPCS 2025 exam are eager to know the expected cut off for Prelims and Mains, as it helps in setting a clear target.
This article provides a detailed prediction of UPPCS Cut Off 2025 (Prelims & Mains), based on:
Cut off is declared separately for Prelims, Mains, and Final Selection.
YearGeneralOBCSCSTEWSFemale
2023
120–125*
115–120*
100–105*
95–100*
115–120*
110–115*
2022
125
123
103
92
123
116
2021
120
118
95
90
117
112
2020
110
107
92
89
108
104
2019
121
119
100
93
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112
2018
126
122
103
95
—
117
*2023 values are expected based on analysis.
YearGeneralOBCSCSTEWSFemale
2022
950
935
870
820
940
920
2021
935
920
860
810
930
910
2020
920
905
850
800
915
905
Mains cutoff is higher because it includes descriptive papers where quality of answers, presentation, and optional subject performance matter.
Difficulty Level of Question Paper – Tougher paper = lower cut off.
Vacancies Released – More vacancies = lower cut off, fewer vacancies = higher cut off.
Number of Applicants – Competition increases cutoff.
Performance of Candidates – If overall performance is good, cutoff rises.
Reservation Policies – Separate cut offs for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and Female candidates.
Based on past year analysis + expected difficulty level, here is the predicted Prelims cutoff for 2025:
CategoryExpected Cut Off 2025 (Out of 200)
General
118 – 123
OBC
113 – 118
EWS
113 – 118
SC
98 – 103
ST
90 – 95
Female
108 – 112
This cutoff assumes a moderate difficulty paper with around 350–400 vacancies.
For the Mains exam (out of 1500 marks), expected cut off may look like this:
CategoryExpected Cut Off 2025 (Out of 1500)
General
940 – 950
OBC
925 – 935
EWS
925 – 935
SC
860 – 875
ST
820 – 830
Female
910 – 920
Prelims: Screening stage, higher competition, objective paper → cut off depends on accuracy.
Mains: Subjective answers, evaluation varies, cutoff depends on answer quality & presentation.
Clearing Prelims requires speed + accuracy, while Mains requires in-depth knowledge + writing skills.
2018–2019: Moderate paper → cutoff around 120+.
2020: Slightly tough → cutoff dropped to 110.
2021–2022: Current affairs-heavy → cutoff rose again.
2023: Balanced paper → expected cutoff around 120.
2025 (Expected): If difficulty remains moderate, cutoff will be close to 118–123 for General.
Focus on NCERTs + Standard Books (Laxmikant, Spectrum, Ramesh Singh, etc.).
Cover UP Special GK (Schemes, Culture, History, Geography).
Solve at least 50 mock tests before exam.
Revise current affairs (12–15 months) thoroughly.
Practice answer writing daily.
Work on time management (write 20 questions in 3 hours).
Use data, facts, and UP-specific examples.
Revise optional subject deeply.
Aspirants should always aim 15–20 marks higher than expected cutoff to stay safe.
Never underestimate CSAT Paper II – although qualifying,
Interview: 100 marks
8 Papers (1500 Marks Total): GS I–IV, Essay, Hindi, Optional Subject
Paper II (CSAT): 100 questions, 200 marks (qualifying with 33%)
Paper I (GS): 150 questions, 200 marks (counts for cutoff)
Category-wise performance
Competition level
Number of vacancies
Difficulty level trends
Previous years’ cutoff analysis (2018–2023)
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