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Introduction
The UPPCS (Uttar Pradesh Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination) is one of the most prestigious state-level exams conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC). Every year, lakhs of aspirants appear in this exam to secure positions in the state’s administrative, police, and other allied services.
One of the most discussed aspects of the exam is the cut-off marks. The UPPCS cut off 2023 gives aspirants a clear idea of the minimum marks required to qualify for the next stage. By analyzing category-wise and year-wise cut off trends, candidates can strategize their preparation better for upcoming exams.
This detailed guide covers:
Based on exam difficulty and feedback, the expected cutoff for UPPCS Prelims 2023 is as follows:
CategoryExpected Cut Off (Out of 200)
General
120 – 125
OBC
115 – 120
EWS
115 – 120
SC
100 – 105
ST
95 – 100
Female
110 – 115
These values are expected ranges; official UPPSC cut off 2023 may differ.
Understanding previous cut offs helps aspirants track trends:
YearGeneralOBCSCSTFemaleEWS
2022
125
123
103
92
116
123
2021
120
118
95
90
112
117
2020
110
107
92
89
104
108
2019
121
119
100
93
112
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2018
126
122
103
95
117
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Trend Observation:
Cut off is usually higher when the paper is easy/moderate.
When the paper is difficult, cut off drops significantly.
YearGeneralOBCSCSTFemaleEWS
2022
950
935
870
820
920
940
2021
935
920
860
810
910
930
2020
920
905
850
800
905
915
Mains cut off is out of 1500 marks (excluding interview).
2018–2019: Papers were tougher, cut off slightly lower.
2020: Moderate paper → cutoff was average.
2021–2022: More focus on current affairs → cut off increased.
2023: Balanced paper → expected cut off moderate (around 120 for general).
Difficulty Level of Paper – Tougher paper = lower cut off.
Number of Vacancies – More vacancies = lower cut off, fewer vacancies = higher cut off.
Category Reservations – Separate cut offs for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS.
Competition Level – Lakhs of applicants → higher competition.
Normalization (if applied) – Can slightly shift cutoff.
General Category cutoff remains highest.
Female candidates often have slightly lower cut off in some years.
SC/ST candidates have significantly lower cut offs due to reservation relaxations.
EWS category introduced in recent years, cutoff close to OBC level.
Prelims Cut Off: Screening test → usually higher.
Mains Cut Off: Descriptive → depends on quality of answers, cutoff comparatively moderate.
Example: In 2022, General cutoff was 125 (Prelims) but 950 (Mains).
Based on 2023 trends:
CategoryExpected Prelims 2024 Cut Off
General
118–122
OBC
112–117
EWS
112–117
SC
98–103
ST
90–95
Final values depend on paper difficulty & number of vacancies.
Study NCERTs + Standard Books (Polity – Laxmikant, History – Spectrum, Economy – Ramesh Singh).
UP Specific Preparation: Read UP GK (culture, history, geography, schemes).
Current Affairs: Prepare last 12 months from standard magazines & newspapers.
Mock Tests: Attempt full-length mocks to improve accuracy.
Focus on CSAT: Don’t ignore Paper II, as 33% qualifying marks are mandatory.
Revision Strategy: Revise 3–4 times before exam for better recall.
Cut Off: Category-wise minimum marks decided by UPPSC
Marking Scheme: 2 marks for correct answer, 0.33 negative marking for wrong answer
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview
Exam Conducting Body: Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC)
Strategy to Clear Cut Off
Expected Cut Off for 2024
Factors Affecting Cut Off
Year-Wise Cut Off Analysis (Prelims & Mains)
UPPCS Cut Off 2023 (Category Wise)
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