The UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 is now officially declared. A total of 14,161 candidates have passed and are now eligible for the next round—the Mains exam.
Students who appeared for the prelims can check their result on two official websites:
Let’s understand more about the result, what to do next, and the upcoming exam schedule.
How to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2025
Here’s how you can quickly check your result:
- Visit upsconline.gov.in
- Click on the “CSE Prelims Result 2025” link.
- Download the result PDF.
- Search your roll number or name in the list.
UPSC Indian Forest Service Result Also Released
Not just the Civil Services result, but Indian Forest Service prelims result 2025 is also out.
Qualified candidates must update their details online between June 16 and June 25, 2025.
They need to pay ₹200, unless they belong to female, SC, ST, or PwBD category.
Also Read: SSC CGL Recruitment 2025 Apply Online For 14582 Posts
Candidates can also request:
- Large-font question paper
- Scribe or assistive devices
- Name change correction (with proof)
UPSC Prelims Marks and Cut-off Announcement
Don’t worry if marks and cut-offs are not visible now.
UPSC will share them only after the final result of both Civil Services and Indian Forest Service exams in 2026.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: Exam Summary
- Exam Date: May 25, 2025
- Paper 1 (GS): 9:30 AM
- Paper 2 (CSAT): 2:30 PM
- Total Posts: 979 vacancies
- Result Date: June 11, 2025
Students said the paper was lengthy and tough this year.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025: Cut-off Trends
Here is a comparison of cut-off marks for the last 5 years:
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PwBD 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87.98 | 87.28 | 79.03 | 74.23 | 85.92 | 69.42 |
| 2023 | 75.41 | 74.75 | 59.25 | 47.82 | 68.02 | 40.40 |
| 2022 | 88.22 | 87.54 | 74.08 | 69.35 | 82.83 | 49.84 |
| 2021 | 87.54 | 84.85 | 75.41 | 70.71 | 80.14 | 68.02 |
| 2020 | 92.51 | 89.12 | 74.84 | 68.71 | 77.55 | 70.06 |
Candidates scoring above the mentioned cut-off will now prepare for Mains.
UPSC Main Exam 2025 Details
The Mains exam starts from August 22, 2025, and will go on for 5 days.
This stage is descriptive, which means you’ll write answers in full sentences.
Three Stages of UPSC CSE Exam
- Prelims – Already done
- Mains – Starts from August 22
- Interview – Final stage (date will be announced later)
The final result will be based on total marks of Mains and Interview. UPSC will then prepare a final list of selected candidates.
FAQ – UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025
Q1. Where can I check UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025?
You can check your result on the official websites – upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in. Download the PDF and search for your roll number or name.
Q2. How many students passed the UPSC Prelims 2025 exam?
This year, 14,161 students cleared the prelims and are now eligible to appear in the Mains exam.
Q3. When will the UPSC Mains 2025 be held?
The Mains exam will start on August 22, 2025, and will continue for five days. It will have descriptive papers.
Q4. When will UPSC release marks and cut-off details?
UPSC will share the marks, answer keys, and cut-off scores after the final result of the whole exam process, which will be in 2026.
Q5. What if I passed Indian Forest Service Prelims too?
You must update your details on the UPSC website from June 16 to 25, 2025. Don’t forget to pay the ₹200 exam fee (unless you belong to an exempted category).
