UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Results Declared: 14,161 Candidates Qualify for Mains — Download Name-Wise PDF Now

UPSC announces Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2025 results on official websites; Main exam begins August 22

In a significant announcement for lakhs of UPSC aspirants, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results of the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2025. The results were released on June 11, 2025, and are now available for download on the Commission’s official websites — upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in.

A total of 14,161 candidates have qualified for the next stage — the UPSC CSE Mains Examination, scheduled to begin from August 22, 2025, and continue for five days.

Where to Check the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Results

The UPSC has published the result in a name-wise PDF format, which includes the roll numbers of all candidates who have cleared the prelims round. Candidates can check their result status at:

• 🔗 upsc.gov.in
• 🔗 upsconline.gov.in
   

Candidates are advised to download and save the result PDF for future reference. Those who have cleared the prelims must now prepare for the descriptive part of the Mains examination.

Exam Overview: UPSC Prelims 2025

The Preliminary Exam for the UPSC CSE 2025 was held on May 25, 2025, in two sessions:

• Paper 1: General Studies (GS) – 9:30 AM
• Paper 2: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 2:30 PM
   

According to feedback from candidates and exam mentors, the UPSC Prelims 2025 were considered lengthy and time-consuming, posing a significant challenge even to well-prepared aspirants.

The preliminary exam is qualifying in nature, and only those who clear the cut-off marks are eligible for the Mains.

UPSC CSE 2025: Number of Vacancies

The Commission announced that a total of 979 vacancies will be filled through the CSE 2025 recruitment process. These include vacancies for prestigious posts like:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
• Indian Police Service (IPS)
• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
• Indian Revenue Service (IRS), among others
   

Cut-Off Trends: A Comparative Insight (2020–2024)

While the cut-off for 2025 is yet to be disclosed, here is a comparison of previous years’ cut-off scores to provide candidates with an idea of the qualifying standards:

The table shows that cut-off scores fluctuate based on exam difficulty, competition level, and category-specific adjustments. The 2025 cut-off is expected to align with these trends, considering the perceived toughness of this year’s prelims.

Next Stage: UPSC Mains 2025 Details

Candidates who qualified in the prelims will now proceed to the UPSC CSE Mains, which will commence on August 22, 2025, and will span five days. Unlike the prelims, which are objective-type and qualifying, the Mains exam is descriptive and marks-based, covering:

1. Essay
2. General Studies Papers I–IV
3. Optional Subject Paper I & II
4. Language Paper A (Indian language)
5. Language Paper B (English)
    

Only those who perform well in the Mains will be called for the Personality Test/Interview round, the final step of the CSE journey.

Final Merit List: How It’s Compiled

The final merit list for UPSC CSE is based on:

• Marks obtained in Mains (written)
• Performance in the Interview/Personality Test
   

The Prelims score is not considered in the final ranking; it serves only as a screening test.

After interviews, candidates with the highest cumulative scores are selected for various All-India and Central Civil Services.

Past Year Result Timelines for Reference

Here's a brief look at when the preliminary exams were conducted and results released in the past three years:

• 2024: Exam – June 16 | Result – July 1
• 2023: Exam – May 28 | Result – June 12
• 2022: Exam – June 5 | Result – June 22
   

The 2025 result timeline has been quicker than some previous years, giving aspirants more time to prepare for the Mains.

Advice to Qualified Candidates

Now that the Prelims hurdle is cleared, the focus must shift entirely to Mains preparation, which requires:

• Conceptual clarity
• Descriptive writing skills
• In-depth understanding of current affairs
• Mastery of optional subjects
   

Many toppers recommend preparing answer frameworks and practicing past Mains papers under timed conditions.

Conclusion: A Major Milestone Achieved

The announcement of the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 results marks a pivotal moment for over 14,000 aspirants. Clearing the prelims is a significant achievement, but the journey ahead — through Mains and Interview — demands even greater focus and perseverance.

For now, aspirants are advised to:

• Check the official PDF
• Note their roll number.
• Begin targeted preparation for the Main.s
   

With the UPSC CSE 2025 Mains just over two months away, this is the time to double down and work towards making it to the final merit list.

Stay tuned for updates on the Mains exam schedule, admit card releases, and expert preparation strategies.