Last Updated: 12 June 2026
Download UP Govt Previous Year Papers & Cut Off Marks 2026 and check category-wise cut off marks for UPPSC PCS, UPSSSC Lower PCS, UPSSSC Lekhpal, UPSSSC PET and other Uttar Pradesh recruitment exams. Use this page to understand exam patterns, topic weightage and set a realistic score target for upcoming UP Government exams.
UP Govt Exam Previous Year Question Papers
UPPSC Previous Year Paper PDF
UPPSC PCS previous year question papers in PDF format are available on the official UPPSC website at uppsc.up.nic.in after result declaration. The papers cover General Studies Paper I and CSAT Paper II. Solving year-wise UPPSC papers helps candidates understand question difficulty, topic distribution and UP-specific GK pattern.
UPPSC PCS Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2025 | Prelims | GS Paper II CSAT | View / Download |
| 2025 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2025 | Prelims | GS Paper I | View / Download |
| 2024 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2024 | Prelims | GS Paper II | View / Download |
| 2024 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2024 | Prelims | GS Paper I | View / Download |
| 2023 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2023 | Prelims | GS Paper II | View / Download |
| 2023 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2023 | Prelims | GS Paper I | View / Download |
| 2022 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2022 | Prelims | GS Paper II | View / Download |
| 2022 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2022 | Prelims | GS Paper I | View / Download |
| 2021 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2021 | Prelims | GS Paper II | View / Download |
| 2021 | UPPSC PCS Pre 2021 | Prelims | GS Paper I | View / Download |
UPSSSC Lower PCS Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UPSSSC Lower PCS 2024 | PET + Mains | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2022 | UPSSSC Lower PCS 2022 | PET + Mains | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
| 2019 | UPSSSC Lower PCS 2019 | Written Exam | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning | View / Download |
UPSSSC Lekhpal Previous Year Papers PDF
UPSSSC Lekhpal previous year papers cover four sections — General Hindi, Mathematics, General Knowledge and Village Society and Development. The 2022 Lekhpal paper is the most recent and most relevant for upcoming Lekhpal recruitment preparation. Papers are available on the official UPSSSC portal after result declaration.
UPSSSC Lekhpal Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UPSSSC Lekhpal 2022 | Written Exam | GK, Hindi, Maths, Village Society | View / Download |
| 2015 | UPSSSC Lekhpal 2015 | Written Exam | GK, Hindi, Maths, Village Society | View / Download |
UPSSSC PET Previous Year Papers PDF
UPSSSC PET previous year papers in PDF are available on the official UPSSSC website at upsssc.gov.in. PET is conducted every year as a mandatory gateway exam for all UPSSSC Group C posts. Solving PET papers from 2021 to 2024 is essential since the exam pattern and topic mix remains consistent across years.
UPSSSC PET Previous Year Papers
| Year | Exam | Stage | Subjects | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UPSSSC PET 2024 | Prelims Eligibility Test | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning, GS | View / Download |
| 2023 | UPSSSC PET 2023 | Prelims Eligibility Test | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning, GS | View / Download |
| 2022 | UPSSSC PET 2022 | Prelims Eligibility Test | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning, GS | View / Download |
| 2021 | UPSSSC PET 2021 | Prelims Eligibility Test | GK, Hindi, Maths, Reasoning, GS | View / Download |
* Previous year papers are available on official UPPSC and UPSSSC websites. Links redirect to official portals. Papers are released after result declaration.
UP Govt Exam Cut Off Marks
UPPSC PCS Pre Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106 | 96 | 88 | 80 | 200 |
| 2023 | 103 | 94 | 86 | 78 | 200 |
| 2022 | 100 | 91 | 83 | 75 | 200 |
| 2021 | 98 | 89 | 81 | 73 | 200 |
UPSSSC PET Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | 59 | 53 | 45 | 100 |
| 2023 | 63 | 57 | 51 | 43 | 100 |
| 2022 | 61 | 55 | 49 | 41 | 100 |
| 2021 | 59 | 53 | 47 | 39 | 100 |
UPSSSC Lekhpal Cut Off Marks – Category Wise (Based on Previous Year Trends)
| Year | UR | OBC | SC | ST | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72 | 65 | 58 | 51 | 100 |
| 2015 | 68 | 61 | 54 | 47 | 100 |
* Cut off marks above are based on reported trends from previous UP Government recruitment cycles. Exact figures may vary by post and vacancy count. Always verify official cut offs from UPPSC or UPSSSC website after result declaration.
Expected UP Govt Exam Cut Off 2026
Based on previous year cut off trends and expected vacancy count, the following are estimated cut off ranges for UP Government exams in 2026. These are indicative figures only — actual cut offs will be declared officially after result.
| Exam | UR (Expected) | OBC (Expected) | SC (Expected) | ST (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPPSC PCS Pre 2026 | 108 – 112 | 98 – 102 | 90 – 94 | 82 – 86 |
| UPSSSC PET 2026 | 66 – 70 | 60 – 64 | 54 – 58 | 46 – 50 |
| UPSSSC Lower PCS 2026 | 78 – 82 | 71 – 75 | 64 – 68 | 57 – 61 |
| UPSSSC Lekhpal 2026 | 73 – 77 | 66 – 70 | 59 – 63 | 52 – 56 |
* These are expected cut off ranges based on previous year trends only. Actual 2026 cut offs will be officially declared by UPPSC and UPSSSC after result publication.
How to Use Previous Year Papers for Preparation
- Understand Exam Pattern: Solve at least 3 years of papers to understand question types, section-wise marks distribution and difficulty level.
- Identify Repeated Topics: Topics that repeat across years carry higher weightage — prioritise these in your preparation.
- Time Yourself: Attempt papers under real exam conditions with the same time limit to build speed and accuracy.
- Focus on UP GK: UPPSC and UPSSSC exams place heavy emphasis on UP-specific General Knowledge — history, geography, culture and current affairs of Uttar Pradesh.
- Compare with Cut Off: Check your score against the cut off table above to assess your readiness before the exam.
UP Govt Exam Papers & Cut Off – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I download UP Govt exam previous year papers?
UPPSC previous year papers are available on the official website at uppsc.up.nic.in. UPSSSC papers including Lekhpal, PET and Lower PCS are available at upsssc.gov.in. Papers are released officially after the answer key objection window closes.
Q2. What is the UPPSC PCS Pre cut off for General category?
UPPSC PCS Pre cut off for UR (General) category has ranged between 98 to 106 marks out of 200 in recent years. The exact cut off varies each year depending on total vacancies, difficulty level and number of candidates appeared.
Q3. What is the UPSSSC PET cut off marks?
UPSSSC PET cut off for UR category has ranged between 59 to 65 marks out of 100 in recent cycles. PET is a qualifying exam and its score is used for shortlisting candidates for various UPSSSC recruitment posts.
Q4. What is UPSSSC PET and why is it important?
UPSSSC PET (Preliminary Eligibility Test) is a mandatory qualifying exam conducted by UPSSSC for all Group C posts including Lower PCS, Lekhpal, Forest Guard and other subordinate service posts. Candidates must qualify PET before they can apply for individual UPSSSC recruitment exams.
Q5. What subjects are in UPPSC PCS Pre paper?
UPPSC PCS Pre consists of two papers — GS Paper I (200 marks, 150 questions) covering History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science, Environment and UP-specific GK, and CSAT Paper II (200 marks, 100 questions) covering Comprehension, Logical Reasoning and Maths. Paper II is qualifying in nature.
Q6. What subjects are in UPSSSC Lekhpal exam?
UPSSSC Lekhpal exam covers four sections: General Hindi (25 marks), Mathematics (25 marks), General Knowledge (25 marks) and Village Society and Development (25 marks). Total 100 marks, 100 questions with no negative marking.
Q7. Do UP exam cut off marks vary by district?
For UPSSSC exams the cut off is generally uniform statewide but vacancy distribution varies by district. For UPPSC PCS the cut off is declared category-wise at state level. Candidates are allotted postings based on merit, preference and vacancy availability.
Useful Links for UP Govt Exam Preparation
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