CUT OFF
Verified 2026
UPPCS Cut Off
Marks 2026
Prelims · Mains · Final Merit · Post-wise
5-Year Trend
All Categories
SDM · DSP · BDO
Rank vs Post
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Final Merit Max Marks
1600
Mains 1500 + Interview 100
Prelims NOT in final merit
Prelims NOT in final merit
125+
Prelims target (Gen)
950+
Mains target (Gen)
5
Categories with cut-off
3
Stages of release
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The UPPCS cut-off is the score of the last selected candidate — not a minimum to aim for. UPPSC releases cut-offs at three stages: with Prelims result, with Mains result, and with Final result (post-wise). Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit. Final rank = Mains (1500) + Interview (100) = 1600 marks.
200
Prelims GS-I Max
Cut-off ranges 77–129 by year & category
1500
Mains Max Marks
Closing cut-off typically 700–960 by category
1600
Final Merit Max
Mains 1500 + Interview 100
Stage One
UPPCS Prelims Cut-Off 2026
GS-I Cut-Off — 5-Year Official Trend (out of 200)
Only GS Paper I marks count for Prelims merit. CSAT needs minimum 33% (66/200) — qualifying only, not a competitive cut-off.
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2025 Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 125 | 111 | 115 | 110 | 117 | 115–120 |
| OBC (UP) | 128 | 114 | 107 | 110 | 116 | 113–118 |
| EWS | 129 | 114 | 110 | 112 | 117 | 113–118 |
| SC (UP) | 112 | 97 | 96 | 95 | 99 | 96–100 |
| ST (UP) | 109 | 91 | 91 | 77 | 77 | 85–90 |
| Female (General) | 124 | 108 | 107 | 104 | — | 112–117 |
| Ex-Serviceman | 104 | — | 94 | 100 | — | ~100 |
| PwD | 99 | — | Post-specific | 86 | — | 92–107 |
Trend: 2023 had the highest cut-off in 5 years (only 220 vacancies). 2025 expected slightly lower — moderate paper + 6.26 lakh appeared but only 42.5% attended. Safe target for General: 125+ marks.
CSAT Paper II — Qualifying Threshold
Not a competitive cut-off. Same for all categories. Marks not counted in merit.
| Category | Minimum % | Minimum Marks | Out of | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories | 33% | 66 | 200 | Qualifying Only |
Stage Two
UPPCS Mains Cut-Off 2026
Category-wise Mains Cut-Off (out of 1500)
Released after final result. Minimum qualifying % is a floor — actual closing cut-offs are far higher.
| Category | Min. Qualifying % | Min. Marks | Typical Closing Cut-Off | 2025 Expected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40% | 600 / 1500 | ~920–950 | 920–950 |
| OBC (UP) | 40% | 600 / 1500 | ~880–910 | 880–900 |
| EWS | 40% | 600 / 1500 | ~870–900 | 850–900 |
| SC (UP) | 35% | 525 / 1500 | ~760–800 | 750–800 |
| ST (UP) | 35% | 525 / 1500 | ~710–750 | 700–750 |
New pattern note: No optional subject + 2 UP-specific GS papers (400 marks) from 2023. Strong UP preparation gives a 50–80 mark Mains advantage. Target 950+ for General to compete for SDM and DSP.
Paper-wise Minimum Qualifying Marks
You must score above this in each paper separately. These are floor thresholds — not targets.
| Category | Min. % | Hindi / Essay (150 each) | Each GS Paper (200) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 35% | 53 marks | 70 marks |
| General / OBC / EWS | 40% | 60 marks | 80 marks |
Stage Three — Final Merit
Post-wise Cut-Off (out of 1600)
Based on UPPSC PCS 2022 cycle official data. Final merit = Mains (1500) + Interview (100). Bars show closing score of last selected candidate per category.
Note: 2023+ uses new pattern (no optional, 2 UP papers). Use figures as directional benchmarks. Verify official cut-offs at uppsc.up.nic.in.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
39 Posts · Group A · Most Coveted
General
~980
OBC
~950
EWS
~945
SC
~870
ST
~830
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
93 Posts · Group A
General
~965
OBC
~935
EWS
~930
SC
~855
ST
~815
Block Development Officer (BDO)
25–36 Posts · Group B
General
~940
OBC
~910
EWS
~905
SC
~830
ST
~790
Naib Tehsildar
34 Posts · Group B · Revenue Dept.
General
~930
OBC
~900
EWS
~895
SC
~820
ST
~775
Sub-Registrar / ARTO
Group B · Revenue & Transport
General
~920
OBC
~890
EWS
~885
SC
~810
ST
~765
Treasury Officer / BSA
13 BSA Posts · Finance & Education
General
~915
OBC
~880
EWS
~875
SC
~800
ST
~755
District Commandant Home Guard
Group B · Home Department
General
~905
OBC
~875
EWS
~870
SC
~790
ST
~745
Zila Panchayat Adhikari (ZPA)
Very Few Posts · Group B · Panchayati Raj
General
~960
OBC
~930
EWS
~920
SC
~850
ST
~810
Rank vs Post — General Category Reference (out of 1600)
Earlier ranks get first priority in post allocation. Based on 2022 cycle vacancy distribution.
| Post | Group | Approx. Rank (Gen.) | Score / 1600 | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector / SDM | Group A | Top ~40 | 970–990 | Very High |
| Dy. Superintendent of Police | Group A | Top ~130 | 955–975 | Very High |
| Zila Panchayat Adhikari | Group B | Top ~135 | 950–970 | Very High |
| Block Development Officer | Group B | Top ~170 | 930–950 | High |
| Naib Tehsildar | Group B | Top ~205 | 920–940 | High |
| Sub-Registrar / ARTO | Group B | Top ~250 | 910–930 | High |
| Treasury Officer / BSA | Group B | Top ~300 | 900–920 | Moderate |
| District Commandant (HG) | Group B | Top ~340 | 885–905 | Moderate |
How post allocation works: Candidates fill post preferences in the DAF before Mains. UPPSC allocates in rank order — highest rank gets first choice. Getting SDM requires ranking in the top ~40 for General category.
Strategy
Factors Affecting Cut-Off & Target Scores
📌 Number of Vacancies
Fewer posts = higher cut-off. 2023 Prelims (220 posts) had the highest cut-off in 5 years. Watch PCS-specific count in the notification closely.
👥 Applicants & Attendance
6.26 lakh appeared for 2025 Prelims — only 42.5% turnout. Low attendance reduces effective competition and can soften the cut-off.
📄 Paper Difficulty
Harder paper → lower cut-off. Easier paper → higher cut-off. 2025 paper was moderate — cut-off expected slightly below 2023 peak of 125.
🏷️ Category & Reservation
General / EWS have the highest cut-offs. SC / ST have the lowest — often 15–30 marks below General in Prelims, 100–200 marks below in Mains.
📝 New Mains Pattern
No optional + 2 UP-specific papers (400 marks) from 2023. No standard textbooks — strong UP preparation gives a decisive 50–80 mark Mains advantage.
🎯 Set Your Target Right
SDM/DSP: aim 970+ (Gen). BDO/Naib: 930–950. Always set personal target 30–50 marks above expected cut-off to build a safety buffer.
Stage-wise Safe Score Targets — All Categories
Set these as personal minimums to build a safety buffer above the expected cut-off.
| Stage & Post | General | OBC / EWS | SC | ST | Out of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims GS-I — Safe Target | 125+ | 120+ | 105+ | 95+ | 200 |
| Mains — SDM / DSP target | 960+ | 930+ | 840+ | 800+ | 1500 |
| Mains — BDO / Naib target | 940+ | 910+ | 820+ | 780+ | 1500 |
| Final Merit — SDM target | 975+ | 950+ | 865+ | 825+ | 1600 |
| Final Merit — DSP target | 960+ | 930+ | 850+ | 810+ | 1600 |
| Final Merit — BDO target | 940+ | 910+ | 830+ | 790+ | 1600 |
Legacy IAS Mentor Insight: The cut-off is the score of the last selected candidate — not your target. Build 30–50 marks of buffer above the expected cut-off. GS V & VI (UP-specific, 400 marks combined) are your biggest differentiation opportunity in the new Mains pattern — invest disproportionately in them.
