The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the cut-off marks for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the official cut-off list from the UPSC website. The marks reveal the minimum qualifying scores for each stage of the selection process—Preliminary, Mains, and Final—across various categories. This official release marks the final stage of the CSE 2024 recruitment cycle, providing a clear picture of how the competition shaped up this year.
I am writing about this because the UPSC Civil Services Exam is one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in India. Knowing the official cut-off helps aspirants analyse their performance, set realistic goals for future attempts, and understand category-wise score trends. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for this exam to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS), among others. Let’s look at the official details, category-wise cut-off marks, and what they mean for candidates planning for UPSC 2025.
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024: Overview
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is conducted annually by UPSC to recruit officers for the All India Services and Central Civil Services. It’s conducted in three stages—Preliminary, Mains, and Personality Test (Interview).
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Official Website | www.upsc.gov.in |
| Stages of Exam | Prelims, Mains, and Interview |
| Cut-off Released For | Prelims, Mains, and Final Selection |
| Status | Official Cut-off Released |
| Mode of Download | Online PDF |
The cut-off marks are determined after considering factors such as the number of vacancies, the total number of candidates appearing, and the difficulty level of the exam.
How to Download the UPSC CSE 2024 Cut-off Marks PDF
Here’s how candidates can access the official cut-off marks released by UPSC:
- Visit the official UPSC website – www.upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the “Examination” tab.
- Select “Cut-off Marks” from the dropdown list.
- Find and click on “Civil Services Examination 2024”.
- A PDF file containing the official cut-off marks will open.
- Download and save the PDF for reference.
Candidates are advised to use the official link only, as the cut-off is published exclusively on the UPSC website.

















