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UPSC ESE 2026 – Previous Year Cutoff Trends & Expected Cutoff

UPSC ESE 2026

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ESE cutoffs exist at two levels: Prelims cutoff (for Mains shortlisting) and Final cutoff (Prelims + Mains + Interview combined). Since Prelims marks count in final merit, a high Prelims score directly impacts the final rank.

ESE Prelims Cutoff – Branch & Category Wise (Out of 500)

YearBranchGeneralOBCSCST
2024Civil285262238215
Mechanical275254229208
Electrical268246222200
Electronics261240215193
2023Civil279256232209
Mechanical268248223202
Electrical261240216194
Electronics255234210188

ESE Final Cutoff (Out of 1300)

YearBranchGeneralOBCSC
2024Civil868832799
Mechanical855820786
Electrical842808775
Electronics830796763

Expected ESE 2026 Cutoff (Projected)

BranchPrelims Expected (/500)Final Expected (/1300)
Civil Engineering282–292862–875
Mechanical Engineering272–282850–862
Electrical Engineering265–275838–850
Electronics & Telecom258–268826–838

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Which ESE branch typically has the highest cutoff?

Civil Engineering consistently has the highest cutoffs across both Prelims and Final merit in ESE, reflecting higher competition. Electronics typically has the lowest cutoff due to fewer applicants.

Q.Why do ESE cutoffs fluctuate year to year?

Cutoff fluctuations are driven by vacancy count, paper difficulty, number of applicants per branch, and the normalization approach for multiple shifts (if applicable).

Q.What Prelims score is considered safe for General category in Civil Engineering?

A score above 300 out of 500 in ESE Prelims is generally considered a safe buffer for Civil Engineering candidates in the General category.

Q.Is there a separate cutoff for Mains in ESE?

Yes. UPSC announces a Mains-stage cutoff (Prelims marks) when shortlisting for interview. The final cutoff (Prelims + Mains + Interview combined) is declared with the final recommended list.

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