UKPSC Upper PCS prelims cut-off in short
The UKPSC Upper PCS 2025 prelims cut-off for the combined posts was 92.9727 out of 150 for UR and OBC. In 2024 it was 87.3308, and in 2021 it was 94.0143. So, a safe target for Prelims 2026 is a GS score above 95, depending on the paper’s difficulty.
Updated on 27 October 2026 by Samveg IAS
This page brings together the official UKPSC Upper PCS prelims cut-offs released by the Commission. In addition, it explains how the cut-off works and what score to aim for in 2026. The prelims merit uses only Paper 1 (General Studies, 150 marks); CSAT is qualifying.
UKPSC Upper PCS prelims cut-off: year-wise
| Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR (General) | 92.9727 | 87.3308 | 94.0143 |
| UR Female (Uttarakhand) | 89.0659 | 81.2986 | 79.6910 |
| OBC | 92.9727 | 87.3308 | 88.8061 |
| EWS | 92.7120 | 87.3308 | 85.1600 |
| SC | 88.2849 | 76.8420 | 73.9620 |
| ST | 91.1496 | 83.6598 | 85.4202 |
Figures are for the combined posts (post code 01), out of 150 marks in GS Paper 1. Sources: UKPSC revised cut-off notice No. 272/08/PCS(P)-25/G-2/2025-26 dated 6 January 2026 (2025), revised notice No. 328/08/PCS(Pre-24)/G-2/2024-25 dated 23 December 2024 (2024), and the result declared on 26 May 2022 (2021). Post-specific cut-offs can be higher; for example, the 2025 UR cut-off for Sub-Education Officer posts was 102.0873.
What the trend shows
- The general cut-off moved between about 87 and 94 out of 150 in the last three exams.
- However, reserved-category cut-offs rose sharply in 2025. For instance, the SC cut-off went from 76.8420 (2024) to 88.2849 (2025).
- In 2025, the OBC cut-off equalled the UR cut-off, so OBC candidates should not plan on a lower bar.
- Finally, the Uttarakhand female category stayed about 3 to 6 marks below UR in 2024 and 2025.
What score to aim for in Prelims 2026
With negative marking of one-fourth, accuracy matters as much as attempts. For example, 115 attempts with 90 correct gives 90 − (25 × 0.25) = 83.75. On the other hand, 105 attempts with 92 correct gives 92 − (13 × 0.25) = 88.75. Therefore, aim for 95+ with accuracy above 85%, and keep CSAT safely above 33%.
Mains and final selection
UKPSC does not publish a separate cut-off for Mains. Instead, the final merit is drawn from Mains (1,500) and Interview (150) marks, out of 1,650. Remember that General Hindi needs at least 35%. For category-wise minimum marks, check the advertisement of your exam year.
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Frequently asked questions
For the combined posts, the 2025 revised cut-off was 92.9727 out of 150 for UR and OBC, 92.7120 for EWS, 88.2849 for SC, 91.1496 for ST and 89.0659 for UR female.
The 2024 revised cut-off for the combined posts was 87.3308 out of 150 for UR, OBC and EWS, 76.8420 for SC and 83.6598 for ST.
No. The prelims cut-off is based only on Paper 1 (General Studies). CSAT is qualifying, and you need at least 33% in it.
Based on the last three cut-offs of 87 to 94, a GS score above 95 out of 150 is a safe target for the general category, with high accuracy.