UPSC IRS Income Tax Cutoff 2027
Expected Cutoff 2027 & Previous Year Cutoffs — Union Public Service Commission Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax) Civil Services Exam
Disclaimer: Cutoff data shown is estimated based on previous year trends and historical patterns. These figures are for reference only. Check the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website for exact and authoritative cutoff marks.
Expected Cutoff 2027 — UPSC IRS Income Tax
| Category | Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 911 | 45.0% |
| EWS | 793 | 39.2% |
| OBC (NCL) | 820 | 40.5% |
| SC | 638 | 31.5% |
| ST | 592 | 29.2% |
| PwD | 456 | 22.5% |
* Cutoff marks are estimated. General cutoff = 45% of 2025 total marks, adjusted per category.
Previous Year Cutoff Trends (General Category)
| Year | General Cutoff Marks | Cutoff % |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 911 | 45.0% |
| 2025 | 884 | 43.7% |
| 2024 | 856 | 42.3% |
Trend Analysis: Cutoffs for UPSC IRS Income Tax show an upward trend year over year (+3–6% annually). Plan to score 10–15% above the cutoff to secure selection comfortably.
Factors Affecting UPSC IRS Income Tax Cutoff
Number of Applicants
Higher competition typically raises the cutoff as more candidates vie for the same seats.
Paper Difficulty
A tougher paper generally results in lower cutoffs; an easier paper tends to push cutoffs higher.
Number of Vacancies / Seats
Fewer seats mean a higher cutoff; more seats available can bring the cutoff down.
Reservation Policies
Different categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD) have separate cutoffs as mandated by government policy.
Important Dates
Registration Opens
February 2027
Exam Date
May–June 2027 (Prelims)
Conducting Body
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Frequency
Annual
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