Major changes in CSE 2026-

1 . Live photo capture

2 . No edit allowed once submitted

3 . If you are already IPS, u can't opt again for IPS in service preference

4. If you are allocated any service in CSE 2026 , you may appear in CSE-2027 only with one-time training exemption

5 . After joining any service, you cannot appear again (CSE-2028 onward) unless you resign!!!
And for those who are already in service (2025 or earlier) one chance to appear in either 2026/2027 without resigning.
Uske baad compulsory resign karna hoga for rank improvement!!!

CRUX of these changes:

Agar ab koi bhi attempt dena hai. (Including CSE 2026) seriously do nahi mat do.

And trust me on this.. upcoming changes are going to be more uncomfortable.

Take a day or two to think about all this and then only apply. Because unless you aren't sure or prepared enough for this year ( including both pre and mains) , you would only end up wasting this attempt.

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UPPSC 2024 mains result

Just as informed 🙏

UPPSC mains'24 Cut off - 712
UPPSC prelims'25 Cut off - 94 questions

Is UPSC CSE 2026 worth attempting after the latest notification changes? Or should you skip?

This video is for aspirants who are:
• Confused about attempting CSE 2026
• Mains /PT/selected candidates overwhelmed by recent notification changes
• Struggling to structure the next 3 month

If you’re serious about 2026, watch till the end.

Ignore 2-3 mins audio issue part in between.

https://youtu.be/CW5YQKlnb6Q?si=8eTc_NIg9W126fCQ

Reiterating these facts,

1st Do not hustle for filling up the form. You aren't allowed to edit after submission.

2nd Attempt this year only after watching the above video

3rd Choose regional centres for mains instead of delhi if u can.
(Please do Not send DMs related to this, IYKYK )

Service preferences for CSE 2026

These are my personal recommendations , You can change as per your preference.

CSE 2025 candidates

Be ready for Holika Dahan 🔥

Apologies for the delay.
Details would be posted soon. It will start just after holi. A dedicated 75 days program.

Mean while please keep revising the static part 🙏

Congratulations Soumya for upgrading to IPS 👏

(Rank 168 CSE 2025)

(Rank 218 CSE 2024)

Congratulations to all these Decoding UPSC family members who have secured their place in the final list. Your hard work, discipline, and faith in the process have paid off, and we are all incredibly proud of you.

AIR 46 — Shambhavi Tiwari
AIR 75 — Rahul Shekhar
AIR 89 — Sonali Jha
AIR 160 — Srishti Goyal
AIR 168 — Soumya Sharma
AIR 196 — Prateek Joshi
AIR 319 — Amanpreet
AIR 379 — Rahul
AIR 556 — Ullas M S
AIR 616 — Srinjay Kumar
AIR 653 — Vijaypal Bijaraniya
AIR 691 — Purshotam Jhorad
AIR 693 — Adithya Maruthi K
AIR 809 — Vanshika Bhagat
…and many others.

But my heart also goes out to those who did everything right — studied sincerely, followed the process, gave their absolute best — yet could not find their name in the list this time.

Take time to process this moment. Heal. Reflect when the marksheets come out. And if you still have the strength to continue, rise again with even deeper clarity I'll be there for you.

CSE 2025 cut offs

(For UR)
Prelims 92.66
Mains 739
Final 963

Inflation at all the stages!!
Reason:
👉Prelims- Both GS and CSAT were moderate.
👉Mains- Weightage is being shifted to GS marks instead of optional.
👉Final- 20 minutes interaction becoming THE most significant one while sealing your fate in this journey.

So basically unless and untill you don't score minimum 100+ on 24th may (by different institute keys) , you have very high chances of failure!!!

⚠️ Again asking all the candidates, please don't rush making any decision right now.

Wait for marksheets, assess properly, weigh all your options, preparation level etc then only make final decision of appearing this year exam. You can refer this discussion video .

FINAL LAP 3.0

The Last 75 Days Before Prelims

For weeks many of you kept asking the same question:

Sir, will you start the Prelims mentorship again?

I delayed this announcement intentionally, because i wasn’t sure whether to start a full mentorship program again or simply open access to the Marks Booster videos.

But after receiving many messages, I’ve decided to open three options depending on what suits your preparation stage.

1⃣ Final Lap 3.0 — Prelims Mentorship Program

2️⃣ Prelims Marks Booster Videos

3⃣ Personalised 1-to-1 Mentorship

I'll say this with full conviction,

If you follow the program with honesty, Prelims will not be the stage where you fail.

Marks of Recommended Candidates CSE 2025