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UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2025, Download Category wise Cut off marks

UPSC EPFO cut off marks play an important role in determining a candidate’s selection chances. Knowing the expected and previous year cut-offs helps aspirants set clear targets and prepare strategically. The cut-off varies by category and depends on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and available vacancies. For 2025, the expected cut-off ranges from 164-175 for the General category and decreases progressively for reserved categories. Along with detailed past year cut-offs from 2018 to 2023, this guide will help you understand the minimum marks needed at each stage. Stay updated and plan your preparation accordingly.

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2025 (Expected)

The expected cut-off for the UPSC EPFO 2025 Recruitment Test gives candidates a clear idea of the minimum marks likely required to qualify. For the General (UR) category, the expected cut-off is between 164 and 175 marks. Candidates from the EWS category can expect a cut-off between 155 and 165. For the OBC category, the range is 145 to 156 marks. SC candidates should aim for 135 to 146 marks, while the ST category has an expected range of 125 to 136. These estimates are based on exam trends and difficulty levels to help aspirants set realistic targets. Check the table.

Category Expected Cut-Off Range
General (UR) 164 – 175
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 155 – 165
OBC (Other Backward Class) 145 – 156
SC (Scheduled Caste) 135 – 146
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 125 – 136

UPSC Previous Year Cut Off

The Union Public Service Commission conducted the EPFO Recruitment in 2023. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the UPSC Previous Year Cut-off marks released by UPSC. These cut-off marks are available category-wise and were announced for each stage of the selection process. This includes the written test, the interview, and the final result. The cut-off marks help candidates understand the minimum score needed to move to the next stage or to get selected.

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2023

The UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2023 has been announced along with the final result for both the Written Test and Interview stages. You can check the cut-off marks in the table for each category, which were decided based on the difficulty level of the exam held on 2 July 2023.

Written Test

Category Cut-Off Marks
UR (Unreserved) 178.33
OBC (Other Backward Class) 178.33
SC (Scheduled Caste) 156.68
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 151.68
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 176.68
PH-VI (Physically Handicapped – Visually Impaired) 140.00
PH-HI (Physically Handicapped – Hearing Impaired) 130.83
PH-OH (Physically Handicapped – Orthopedically Handicapped) 147.50
PH-MI/MD (Physically Handicapped – Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities) 104.18

Interview

Category Interview Cut-Off Marks
UR (Unreserved) 50
OBC (Other Backward Class) 45
SC (Scheduled Caste) 40
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 40
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 50
PH-VI (Visually Impaired) 40
PH-HI (Hearing Impaired) 40
PH-OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) 40
PH-MI/MD (Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities) 40

UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2023

Category Final Cut-Off Marks (Out of 300)
UR (Unreserved) 257.50
OBC (Other Backward Class) 246.18
SC (Scheduled Caste) 224.33
ST (Scheduled Tribe) 230.83
EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 241.83
PH-VI (Visually Impaired) 213.68
PH-HI (Hearing Impaired) 202.83
PH-OH (Orthopedically Handicapped) 238.33
PH-MI/MD (Mental Illness/Multiple Disabilities) 173.33

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2021-22

The UPSC EPFO Cut Off for 2021-22 was released for all stages—Written Test, Interview, and Final Selection. In the Written Test, the highest cut-off was for the UR category at 187.39 marks, followed by OBC at 173.12. For the Interview, UR and EWS categories had a cut-off of 50 marks, while others had lower cut-offs. In the Final Selection stage, UR candidates needed 259.33 marks to qualify, while OBC and EWS had cut-offs of 244.51 and 246.08, respectively.

Written Test

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2021-22
Category  Recruitment Test/ Written Test
UR 187.39
OBC 173.12
SC 160.51
ST 156.30
EWS 171.43
PH-HI 101.67
PH-OH 154.61

Interview

UPSC EPFO Interview Cut Off 2021-22
Category  Interview
UR 50
OBC 45
SC 40
ST 40
EWS 50
PH-HI 40
PH-OH 40

UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2022

UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2022
Category  Final Selection
UR 259.33
OBC 244.51
SC 234.39
ST 231.87
EWS 246.08
PH-HI 169.28
PH-OH 242.99

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2018

In the UPSC EPFO Cut Off for 2018, the General category had the highest cut-off at 160, followed by OBC at 142. SC and ST categories had cut-offs of 128.50 and 133, respectively. For the Interview out of 100 marks, the General cut-off was 50, OBC 45, and SC/ST 40 marks. Check other numbers from the table provided.

Written Test

UPSC EPFO Cut-Off 2018
Category Written Test  (Total 300 marks)
General 160
OBC 142
SC 128.50
ST 133

Interview

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2018: Interview Cut Off
Category Interview (Total 100 marks)
General 50
OBC 45
SC 40
ST 40

UPSC EPFO Final Cut Off 2018

UPSC EPFO Cut Off 2018: Final Cut Off
Category Final Cut Off
General 237.50
OBC 219.72
SC 194.25
ST 228.58

Factors Affecting UPSC EPFO Cut Off Marks

Several things are taken into account to decide the UPSC EPFO cut-off for the written test and interview:

  • Difficulty Level of the exam.
  • The total number of candidates who took the exam
  • The number of available job vacancies
  • The cut-off marks from previous years
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FAQs

What is the expected cut-off for UPSC EPFO 2025 (UR category)?

The expected cut-off for the General (UR) category is between 164 and 175 marks.

Are cut-off marks released for each stage of the UPSC EPFO exam?

Yes, the cut-off is released for the Written Test, Interview, and Final Selection stages.

What was the final cut-off for UR in UPSC EPFO 2023?

The final cut-off for the UR category in 2023 was 257.50 marks out of 300.

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