UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to release the results for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary Exam 2025 in second week of june. Candidates who appeared for the nationwide objective-type exam on Sunday, May 25, will be able to access their results on the official website, upsc.gov.in. It is important to note that the Prelims exam is solely a screening test, and the marks obtained here will not contribute to the final merit list.

The preliminary examination consisted of two papers, each carrying a maximum of 200 marks and a duration of two hours. A crucial aspect of the marking scheme is the negative marking, where one-third (0.33) of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every incorrect answer. This penalty mechanism emphasizes accuracy in responses.

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UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: How to Download ?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check the prelims result:

  1. Go to the UPSC official website at upsc.gov.in
  2. On the home page, click on the link to download the UPSC CSE Prelims Results 2025.
  3. Enter your credentials to log in and submit. 
  4. Check your result displayed on the screen. 
  5. Download and keep a printout of the same for future reference .

UPSC CSE 2025 Vacancy Breakdown:

This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 979 vacancies across various prestigious services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS). A significant portion of these vacancies is reserved for candidates under the Benchmark Disability category, ensuring inclusive opportunities.

Category

Vacancies

Total Vacancies

979

Benchmark Disability (Total)

38

Blindness or Low Vision

12

Deaf or Hard of Hearing

7

Locomotor Disabilities

10

Multiple Disabilities

9

UPSC CSE Prelims Cut-off Trends

The cut-off marks for the UPSC CSE Prelims fluctuate annually based on various factors, including the difficulty level of the papers, the number of candidates appearing, and the total vacancies. Analyzing past trends provides valuable insights into the expected cut-off for the current year.

UPSC CSE Prelims Cut-off 2024:

Category

Cut-off Marks (GS-I)

General

87.98 

EWS

85.92

OBC

87.28

SC

79.03

ST

74.23

PwBD-1

69.42

PwBD-2

65.30

PwBD-3

40.56

PwBD-5

40.56

UPSC Prelims 2025 Expected Cut Off:

Based on current analysis and expert opinion, the UPSC Prelims 2025 Expected Cut Off for the General Category is projected to be around 86 (+/- 4). This estimate takes into account the perceived difficulty of the recent exam.

UPSC CSE Main 2025: Key Dates and Application Details

UPSC has scheduled the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Main 2025 for August 28, 2025. The application portal for this crucial exam will become active only after the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 results are officially declared. Candidates are advised to closely monitor upsc.gov.in and upsconline.nic.in for the detailed Main exam notification.

Concurrently, the UPSC Engineering Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 is set for June 8. Aspirants for the ESE Prelims can now download their essential admit cards directly from upsconline.gov.in, ensuring they are prepared for the upcoming examination.

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