UPSC CSE 2025 Cutoff Marks — Category-wise Analysis
The UPSC Civil Services 2025 final cutoff marks determine the minimum score required for recommendation. These cutoffs are based on the combined marks of the Written Examination (Mains) and Personality Test (Interview), out of a total of 2025 marks. The cutoff varies significantly across categories, with the General category cutoff at 953 and the lowest being EWS at 631.
A total of 958 candidates were recommended across all categories. The overall average final score was 957, with the topper Anuj Agnihotri scoring 1071. Explore our interactive marks analysis for detailed score distributions and visual comparisons.
UPSC 2025 Final Cutoff — All Categories
| Category | Cutoff (/2025) | Selected | Highest | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 953 | 317 | 1071 | 47.1% |
| OBC | 804 | 306 | 1067 | 39.7% |
| SC | 853 | 158 | 1029 | 42.1% |
| EWS | 631 | 104 | 1035 | 31.2% |
| ST | 902 | 73 | 1016 | 44.5% |
Cutoff Comparison — Visual
Scale: 0 to 1100 marks (showing relative cutoff positions)
Key Observations
- The General category cutoff (953) is the highest, requiring approximately 47% of total marks.
- ST cutoff (902) is surprisingly close to the General cutoff — only 51 marks lower.
- EWS has the lowest cutoff (631), which is 322 marks below General, reflecting the relatively newer reservation category.
- OBC has the largest number of selections (306), nearly matching General (317).
- 103 candidates scored above 1000 marks across all categories.
- The gap between the topper (1071) and the General cutoff (953) is only 118 marks — showing how competitive the top bracket is.
What Does It Take to Clear the Cutoff?
For the General category cutoff of 953, candidates typically need a written score of around 770+ and an interview score of 180+. The written exam carries 1750 marks (86.4% of total) and the interview carries 275 marks (13.6%). A strong written performance is essential, but the interview can swing ranks by 200-500 positions. See our interview swing analysis for details.
| Component | Maximum | Avg (Selected) | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written (Mains) | 1750 | 773 | 86.4% |
| Interview | 275 | 184 | 13.6% |
| Total | 2025 | 957 | 100% |