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UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: Answer Key, Expected Cutoff

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• Updated on 13 Oct, 2025, by Kollegeapply

UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Analysis 2025: Answer Key, Expected Cutoff

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has conducted the PCS Prelims 2025 General Studies Paper 1 across designated exam centres. The exam analysis, answer key, and expected cutoff for UPPSC 2025 Prelims are now available for aspirants. Candidates who appeared in the exam can use this analysis to gauge their performance and prepare for the mains exam accordingly. The UPPSC Prelims 2025 General Studies Paper 1 was moderate with some difficult questions, in line with the official syllabus and exam pattern.

 

Section-wise UPPSC PCS Prelims Exam Analysis 2025

Syllabus Section

No. of Questions

Difficulty Level

Indian Polity and Governance

25–30

Moderate to Difficult

Environment

15–18

Easy to Moderate

Current Affairs

22–25

Easy to Moderate

Science

10–13

Easy to Moderate

History of India & Indian National Movement

25–30

Moderate to Difficult

Economy

10–14

Moderate to Difficult

Geography

12–18

Moderate to Difficult

Uttar Pradesh State-specific

4–7

Easy to Moderate

Total

150

Moderate with Some Difficult Questions

 

UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 Expected Cutoff

While the official cutoff will be released after the final result, candidates can refer to the expected cutoff for various categories:

Category

Expected Cutoff

Unreserved

125–135

SC (Uttar Pradesh)

96–100

ST (Uttar Pradesh)

85–89

OBC (Uttar Pradesh)

115–122

EWS

120–128

Dependent of Freedom-Fighter

110–116

Female

100–110

Ex-Serviceman

102–108

Differently Abled Persons

95–100

PB

92–99

PD

76–83

BA/OA/OL

95–100

 

UPPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

Paper Name

No. of Questions

Marks

General Studies – I

150

200

General Studies – II (Aptitude)

100

200

Total

250

400

 

UPPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus Overview

The Prelims exam questions are asked from the following subjects:

  • History of India & Indian National Movement
  • India and World Geography (Physical, Social, Economic)
  • Indian Polity and Governance
  • Economic and Social Development
  • General Science
  • Current Affairs

The General Studies Paper II focuses on aptitude and is qualifying only. Its marks do not count toward the Prelims merit list.

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