The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) 2025 result soon on its official website – upsc.gov.in. While the commission has not confirmed the exact date and time of the result declaration, past trends suggest the result is likely by the second week of June 2025.
Key Highlights of UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
- Exam Conducted On: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Shifts: Two sessions of two hours each
- Papers:
- General Studies Paper 1
- General Studies Paper 2 (CSAT)
- Medium: Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Official Website: upsc.gov.in
Important Updates on UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025
- The UPSC will declare the result in PDF format.
- Candidates can check their roll numbers in the list of qualified candidates.
- Question papers for both GS Paper 1 and 2 have already been uploaded on the UPSC website.
Expected Result Date Based on Previous Trends
- CSE Prelims 2024: Held on June 16; Result on July 1
- CSE Prelims 2023: Held on May 28; Result on June 12
- CSE Prelims 2025: Held on May 25; Result expected by mid-June 2025
How to Check UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result
Follow these steps to download your result:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link titled “UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result” on the homepage
- A PDF file will open – this contains the list of roll numbers of qualified candidates
- Use Ctrl+F (or search on mobile) to find your roll number
- Save or print the PDF for future reference
Selection Process After Prelims
The Civil Services Examination is conducted in three stages:
- Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Qualifying in nature
- Used to shortlist candidates for the Mains examination
- Main Examination (Written Descriptive Test)
- Includes nine papers
- Only marks from seven papers are counted
- Personality Test/Interview
- Final round for selection to Group A and B services
Exam Pattern and Negative Marking
- Each paper duration: 2 hours
- CSAT is qualifying in nature; candidates must score at least 33%
- Negative Marking: One-third (0.33) marks deducted for every wrong answer
- No marks are deducted for unanswered questions
New UPSC Application Portal Launched
- UPSC has introduced a new four-stage online application portal to simplify the registration process.
- It allows aspirants to complete key application steps even before official notification is released.
- Portal URL: https://upsconline.nic.in
Conclusion
Candidates are advised to remain patient and regularly check the official UPSC website for the announcement of results. The CSE Prelims is just the first step in the long journey toward becoming a civil servant. Those who qualify will be eligible to appear in the Mains examination, followed by the interview stage.