UPSC Exams
Latest Update
Coaching
UPSC Current Affairs
Syllabus
UPSC Notes
Previous Year Papers
Mock Tests
UPSC Editorial
Bilateral Ties
Books
Government Schemes
Topics
UPSC APFC Cut-Off Marks 2025: Expected & Previous Years' Cut Off Marks!
Last Updated on Jun 18, 2025
Download UPSC APFC 2025 complete information as PDFIMPORTANT LINKS
The UPSC APFC cut off marks are going to be announced on the official website of the commission. Candidates are advised to check the UPSC APFC cut off marks only for their category. The minimum cut off marks are prescribed separately for all the categories. For more detailed information related to the UPSC APFC exam go through this page.
- The UPSC APFC cut off marks are announced for the different categories separately.
- Candidates who secure marks more than the prescribed UPSC APFC cut off marks will be only called for the next round
- The UPSC APFC cut off marks are drafted by considering factors like total vacancies, and difficulty level of the questions asked, and phases in the examination.
- Candidates who stick to the UPSC APFC syllabus are found to be clearing the cut off marks easily.
The candidates can check out this article to know about the UPSC APFC cut off marks and important factors that are relevant for final selection in the exam.
How to Download the UPSC APFC Cut Off 2025?
The UPSC APFC cut off marks will be announced soon on the official website of the commission. Candidates who secure marks more than the prescribed marks are considered for the UPSC APFC result list. The following section consists of the relevant steps to download the UPSC APFC cut off marks:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC
Step 2: On the homepage, click on the Examination tab and then choose the answer key tab from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Next, scroll along with the list of exams and click on the UPSC APFC result link for provisional/final.
Step 4: After this, open the UPSC APFC result and then check the same with the roll number
Step 5: Finally, save the UPSC APFC result 2025 on the device for future reference.
Know about the UPSC APFC books here!
UPSC APFC Free Tests
-
FREE
-
UPSC APFC 2025
- 120 Mins | 300 Marks
UPSC APFC Previous Years’ Cut Off Marks
The UPSC had announced the official UPSC APFC cut off marks for the 2023 cycle. The cut off was announced separately for the Written Exam as well as the Interview. Candidates were shortlisted based on the cumulative marks obtained in the Written Exam and Interview. Check the cut off marks below –
| Category | Recruitment Test (out of 300 marks) | Interview (out of 100 marks) | Final Selection (out of 400 marks) |
| UR | 178.33 | 50 | 257.50 |
| OBC | 178.33 | 45 | 246.18 |
| SC | 156.68 | 40 | 224.33 |
| ST | 151.68 | 40 | 230.83 |
| EWS | 176.68 | 50 | 241.83 |
| PH-VI | 140.00 | 40 | 213.68 |
| PH-HI | 130.83 | 202.83 | |
| PH-OH | 147.50 | 238.33 | |
| PH-MI/MD | 104.18 | 173.33 |
Factors Affecting the UPSC APFC Cut Off Marks
The UPSC APFC cut off marks are released by the commission on the official website only. They are an important tool to check a candidate’s selection in the examination. Keeping this in mind, a lot of factors are kept in mind while deciding about the minimum cut off marks. Here in the section below, you can check out the major factors affecting the UPSC APFC cut off marks.
- Total Vacancies released by the authority
- Difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam
- Stages in the UPSC exam pattern
- Normalisation formula used by the authorities
UPSC APFC Minimum Qualifying Marks
The commission will prescribe the UPSC APFC minimum qualifying marks for the different categories. The candidates who secure marks more than the category-wise minimum marks will be considered for the next round. These minimum marks are prescribed by the commission. Here in the table below, you can check out the UPSC APFC minimum marks:
| Category | UPSC APFC Minimum Marks |
| Unreserved Category | 50 marks |
| EWS | 50 marks |
| OBC | 45 marks |
| SC/ST | 40 marks |
For more details on similar competitive exams and official notifications, do download and install the Testbook App and stay updated with all the latest information. Get the app today to enjoy amazing deals on your subscriptions!
Last updated on Jun 20, 2025
-> The Union Public Service Commission will be releasing the official UPSC APFC Notification 2025 soon.
-> UPSC APFC 2023 Final Result has been declared on the basis of the recruitment test held on 02.07.2023 & Interviews held from 03.06.2024 to 14.06.2024.
-> Earlier, the Union Public Service Commission had released the notification for the post of Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organization.
-> A total number of 159 vacancies were released for the recruitment.
-> Candidates had applied from 25th February 2023 to 17th March 2023.
-> Selection of the candidates is based on their performance in the Written Examination and Interview.
-> Candidates who want a successful selection should have to start practising questions through the UPSC APFC Previous Year Question Papers and UPSC EPFO (APFC) Mock Test and score highest in the exam.
-> Stay updated with daily current affairs for UPSC.
UPSC APFC Cut Off Marks 2025 FAQs
Where can I check the UPSC APFC Cut Off 2025?
The Cut Off of the UPSC APFC 2025 will be declared on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission as well as the Testbook.
Is there any negative marking in the UPSC APFC 2025 exam?
Yes, a negative marking of 0.33 marks is applicable for every wrongly selected option.
What if I secure more than the overall UPSC APFC cut off 2025?
The candidate who scores marks more than the UPSC APFC 2025 will be placed on the merit list. These candidates will be called to appear for the next round of the selection process i.e. document verification.
How is the UPSC APFC Cut Off 2025 calculated?
Union Public Service Commission calculates the UPSC APFC Cut Off based on the average marks scored by all the candidates who participate in the examination. This Cut Off is different for all the different categories.
When will the UPSC APFC Cut Off be released?
The official Cut Off of UPSC APFC 2025 will be released on the website once the final answer key for the examination is available on the website. Get the Testbook App to know more!