UPSC IFoS 2026 – Previous Year Cutoff Trends & Expected Cutoff

UPSC IFoS 2026

Union Public Service CommissionGraduate (Science/Engineering) hard

IFoS cutoffs are published separately from CSE despite sharing the same Prelims. The Prelims cutoff for IFoS is typically slightly lower than CSE cutoff for the same category, reflecting fewer candidates applying specifically for IFoS. The final cutoff is based on Mains merit + Interview.

IFoS Prelims Cutoff (GS-I, Out of 200)

YearGeneralOBCSCSTEWS
202496.3485.0176.3469.0192.01
202388.6780.3472.3464.3485.34
202283.5476.5467.2061.2081.54
202184.2079.5470.5464.5482.20

IFoS Final Cutoff (Mains + Interview, Out of 1300)

YearGeneralOBCSCST
2024820792760735
2023831803771748
2022815787756729

Expected IFoS 2026 Cutoff (Projected)

CategoryPrelims (Expected /200)Final (Expected /1300)
General90–100815–835
OBC82–90788–805
SC73–80757–773
ST65–73730–750

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Why is the IFoS Prelims cutoff lower than CSE?

IFoS has fewer vacancies and fewer targeted applicants compared to CSE. The shortlisting ratio (12x vacancies) applied to fewer IFoS-specific candidates results in a lower absolute cutoff.

Q.Is the IFoS final cutoff competitive compared to CSE?

IFoS final cutoffs are relatively competitive but lower than CSE final cutoffs in absolute terms due to different total marks (1300 vs 2025) and smaller candidate pool.

Q.What score in IFoS Mains is considered safe for General category?

Scoring 850+ out of 1100 in IFoS Mains merit papers is generally considered competitive for General category based on historical trends.

Q.When does UPSC release IFoS final cutoffs?

UPSC releases IFoS cutoffs along with the final recommended list, typically published on upsc.gov.in. The Prelims cutoff is released with the Mains admit card issuance.

UPSC IFoS 2026 HubOfficial Website

Join UPSC IFoS 2026 Telegram

Get instant updates about latest government jobs, results, and admit cards.

/ नवीनतम सरकारी नौकरियों, परिणामों और एडमिट कार्ड की तुरंत अपडेट प्राप्त करें।

Join Telegram Channel

Get Daily Job Alerts

Subscribe to receive notifications about new government job openings, exam dates, and results.