The Economic Times

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 expected cut-off based on exam difficulty level, candidate reactions and previous trends

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 on May 24. Candidates found General Studies Paper 1 to be lengthy and analytical. Questions required deep understanding across subjects. Only General Studies Paper 1 marks count for the cut-off. The official cut-off is not yet announced by UPSC.