JPSC Cut Off 2025: Check Previous Year Category-Wise Prelims & Mains Qualifying Marks

May 21, 2025, 13:47 IST

JPSC Cut Off 2025: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has released the JPSC Mains Exam result on its official website-jpsc.gov.in on May 20, 2025. However, the JPSC cut off marks have not been released yet. Candidates who have appeared for the JPSC exam 2024-25 can check out the previous year cut off marks in the meanwhile. . Read on to get complete details about the JPSC Civil Services Cut Off 2025.

Check category-wise JPSC Cut Off 2025 for Prelims and Mains
Check category-wise JPSC Cut Off 2025 for Prelims and Mains

JPSC Cut Off 2025: The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) will release the JPSC Cut Off 2025 for both prelims and mains stages of the recruitment exam. Candidates who score above the official cut-off will be shortlisted for the next phase of the selection process. Understanding past and expected cut-off trends is vital for candidates aiming to qualify the JPSC Civil Services Exam 2025.

The JPSC cut off varies across different categories due to reservation norms, and candidates from backward classes are eligible for certain relaxations. Several factors like the number of vacancies, difficulty level of the paper, and previous year cut-offs influence the final cut-off marks.

How to Check JPSC Cut Off 2025?

The JPSC Civil Services Cut Off 2025 will be released on the official website soon. The candidates can check the result for JPSC Mains Exam Result till then. Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the cut-off marks PDF:

Step 1: Visit the official website of JPSC

Step 2: Look for the ‘JPSC Civil Services Cut Off Marks List 2025’ link on the homepage and click on it

Step 3: The JPSC Civil Services Cut Off PDF will appear on the screen

Step 4: Download the PDF and take a printout if needed

JPSC Expected Cut Off Marks 2025 

Candidates who are waiting for the JPSC final cut off 2025 can check the below table for minimum qualifying marks for different categories. Candidates must score equal to or more than these to pass the examination.

Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks

General

40%

SC/ST and Females

32%

EBC

34%

BC

36.5%

Primitive Tribal Group

30%

EWS

40%

How to Calculate Marks for JPSC Cut Off 2025?

Those candidates who have appeared for the JPSC exam can estimate their score in the JPSC Civil Services Exam using the official answer key. Here’s how to calculate the marks:

  • Add marks for every correct answer as per the marking scheme
  • There is no negative marking specified
  • No marks are deducted for unattempted questions
  • Sum up the marks to get your estimated total score

Factors Affecting the JPSC Cut Off Marks 2025

The JPSC Cut Off marks are influenced by several key factors, including:

  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: Harder papers generally have lower cut-offs and vice versa.
  • Average Performance of Candidates: Higher average scores among test-takers will raise the cut-off.
  • Number of Vacancies: More vacancies can lower the cut-off; fewer vacancies may increase it.
  • Highest Score Obtained: A high top score can raise the cut-off for all categories.
  • Previous Year’s Cut Off: Cut-offs tend to follow a trend based on past years.
  • Category-wise Variation: Different categories have different cut-off levels due to reservation policies.
  • Number of Applicants: A large number of applicants increases competition, leading to higher cut-offs.

JPSC Previous Year Cut Off (Prelims)

To qualify for the JPSC mains exam, candidates must score more than the cut-off in the prelims. Below are the cut-off marks for JPSC Prelims 2023:

JPSC Prelims Cut Off 2023

In order to prepare for the exam in a planned manner, candidates must keep a tab on the previous paper cut off marks to get an idea of where they stand in their preparation. Below is given the previous year cut off marks for prelims and mains examination.

General Category

Category

Cut Off (Prelims 2023)

UNR

260

ST

230

SC

238

EBC

252

BC

252

EWS

238

Horizontal Reservation (Female)

Category

Cut Off (Female)

UNR

260

ST

230

SC

238

EBC

252

BC

252

EWS

238

Horizontal Reservation (Sports)

Category

Cut Off (Sports)

UNR

212

ST

210

SC

230

EBC

218

BC

214

EWS

210

Primitive Tribal Group & PH Categories

Category

Cut Off

Primitive Tribes

220

Autism & Multiple Disability

180

Blind

220

Deaf & Dumb

212

Locomotive Disability

246

JPSC Previous Year Cut Off (Mains) – 2021

Here is the cut off list for the JPSC Mains (Written) Examination 2021 for different categories:

Category

JPSC Cut Off Marks (Mains 2021)

Unreserved Category (UNR)

532

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

479

Scheduled Caste (SC)

515

Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)

532

Backward Classes (BC)

532

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

532

Stay tuned to the official website of JPSC for the latest updates on JPSC Cut Off 2025 and other recruitment details.

Upasna Choudhary
Upasna Choudhary

Content Writer

Upasna Choudhry holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Chemical Sciences and has an extensive background in preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination. She currently contributes to the Exam Prep Section of Jagran Josh, where her passion for reading and writing shines through her work. Upasna specializes in creating well-researched and aspirant-centric content, simplifying complex topics, and providing strategic preparation insights. Her academic expertise and firsthand experience with competitive exams enable her to deliver valuable resources tailored to the needs of exam aspirants.

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