UPSC Civil Services Exam Prelims CSAT Cut Off Marks
Updated 2026The following data represents the official cut-off marks for the UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, specifically for General Studies Paper-II (CSAT), which is a qualifying paper requiring a minimum of 33% marks (66 out of 200) as per the UPSC notification guidelines. The data is sourced directly from official UPSC result write-ups and examination notifications.
UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination - CSAT Qualifying Standard
| Exam Year | Paper | Qualifying Requirement | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2012 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2013 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2014 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2015 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2016 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2017 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2018 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2019 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2020 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2021 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2022 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2023 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
| 2024 | General Studies Paper-II (CSAT) | 33% (66 Marks) | 200 |
Source: Official UPSC Civil Services Examination Rules and Notification PDFs (Annual). Note: CSAT is a qualifying paper; candidates must score 33% to qualify for the evaluation of General Studies Paper-I.
