General Trend of Marks

The following data about the marks and the ranks will give a general idea about the efforts that are required. The marks and the ranks keep varying every year depending on the vacancies and the standard of the question papers

Looking at the trend, it is believed by majority that a same proportion of students are taken from each optional. So, in any case, you should to be in the top segment in your optional to get selected for the mains. The qualifying scores vary from optional to optional.

Trend of Qualifying scores for Prelims with Negative Marks

Category Marks
General - 240
OBC - 230
SC - 220
ST - 200
The scores for the mains are in the range of 50-55%. Usually, a score of above 1050 is better to ensure a place in the final list.

Trend of Cut-off scores for Interview Call

Category Marks
General - 980
OBC - 960
SC - 950
ST - 920

In the interview, a score around 150-180 is a normal performance. Some get a score of even 220-240. The UPSC has deliberately kept a wide range in interview (scores vary between 50-240), so as to have the final say in who would get into the service. So, it is very important to make personality development a vital part in your preparation. The final rank is going to depend very much on the interview marks.

General Trend of Final Scores for Selection

Category Marks
Top 20 ranks 1300+
Top 50 ranks 1280+
Top 100 ranks 1250+
Top 200 ranks 1225+

Cut off Scores (Last Rank Marks) for Final Selection

Category Marks
General - 1200
OBC - 1175
SC - 1150
ST - 1120

The actual final ranks and the service allocation of successful candidates can be obtained from the personnel ministry website. www.persmin.nic.in

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