The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the cut-off marks for the Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2024. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the official cut-off PDF from the UPSC website. The cut-off marks represent the minimum qualifying scores required for selection in the various participating services under this examination.
I am writing about this update because the Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE is a key departmental exam conducted by UPSC to promote deserving officers to higher administrative grades in various ministries and departments. The release of the official cut-off marks not only ensures transparency in the recruitment process but also helps aspirants understand the level of competition and the scoring benchmarks set by the Commission this year. Knowing the cut-off helps employees preparing for future LDCE exams set realistic preparation goals.
UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 – Overview
The Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE is conducted by UPSC every year for eligible government employees who wish to advance their careers into supervisory and managerial positions. The examination is open to officers from various government departments, and selection is based on written tests and service records.
Exam Conducting Authority: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name: Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE, 2024
Category: Official Cut-off Marks Released
Mode of Exam: Written Examination + Evaluation of Service Records
Official Website: https://www.upsc.gov.in
How to Download the Official Cut-off PDF
Candidates can follow the steps below to download the official UPSC Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 Cut-off Marks PDF:
- Visit the official UPSC website at https://www.upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, click on the “Examination” tab.
- Select “Cut-off Marks” from the dropdown menu.
- Find the link titled “Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE, 2024.”
- Click on the link to open the official PDF file.
- Download and save it for reference.
The PDF includes category-wise and service-wise cut-off marks for all candidates shortlisted in the written examination and those who qualified after the evaluation of service records.
Official Cut-off Marks (As per UPSC Notification)
The official cut-off marks for Combined Section Officer (Grade-B) LDCE 2024 will be available in the PDF released by UPSC. The table below provides the expected structure for reference:
| Category | Written Exam Cut-off | Final Cut-off (Including Service Records) |
|---|---|---|
| General | To be updated from PDF | To be updated from PDF |
| OBC | To be updated from PDF | To be updated from PDF |
| SC | To be updated from PDF | To be updated from PDF |
| ST | To be updated from PDF | To be updated from PDF |
Note: The official figures will be updated once the PDF is live on UPSC’s official website.
Understanding the Cut-off Structure
The UPSC sets two different cut-off stages for the Combined Section Officer LDCE:
- Written Examination Cut-off:
Candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks in the written test to be eligible for the next stage. - Final Selection Cut-off:
After the written stage, candidates’ service records are evaluated. The final cut-off marks are determined based on the combined performance of both stages.
This two-tier evaluation ensures that promotions are based on both knowledge and professional performance.
