The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the upsc civil services prelims result 2025, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of aspirants across India. The result was published on the official website — upsc.gov.in, where candidates can download their results and check their status for the next stage.
This year’s exam was conducted in two shifts across multiple centres, testing candidates on General Studies Paper 1 and CSAT (Paper 2). The preliminary exam is a qualifying stage for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, which leads to prestigious services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and more.
How to Check the UPSC Prelims Result 2025
The upsc civil services prelims result is available as a PDF document listing the roll numbers of qualified candidates. To check your result:
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Visit https://upsc.gov.in/
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Click on “Written Result – Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025”
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Download the PDF and search your roll number using Ctrl+F
It is advised to keep your admit card handy while checking the result.
Key Highlights from This Year’s Result
Over 10 lakh candidates had registered for the prelims, with nearly 6 lakh appearing for the exam. The number of candidates shortlisted for the Mains examination is around 13,000, following the standard 12-13x the number of total vacancies rule.
Experts noted that this year’s General Studies Paper was moderate to difficult, particularly the current affairs and environment sections. CSAT remained relatively manageable, though time-consuming.
What’s Next for Qualified Candidates?
Candidates who find their roll numbers in the upsc civil services prelims result 2025 list will now be eligible to appear in the Mains examination. UPSC will release the detailed application form (DAF) shortly, and qualified candidates must fill it accurately with all necessary documents.
The Mains exam is scheduled to begin later this year and includes nine descriptive papers covering a wide range of subjects and optional topics.
Cut-Off Trends and Expectations
While the official cut-off marks will only be released after the final result, coaching institutes and experts estimate that the cut-off for General category lies between 84–88 marks. Candidates from reserved categories are expected to have a lower threshold.
