The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the result of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the IAS and IFS Preliminary exams can now check their results through the official UPSC portal.
This marks an important milestone in the UPSC recruitment process, as qualifying candidates will move ahead to the next phase — the Main Examination.
What is the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam?
The UPSC Prelims is the first stage in the Civil Services Examination, which is conducted annually to recruit candidates for various prestigious services like the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. The Prelims consist of two objective-type papers — General Studies Paper I and CSAT (General Studies Paper II).
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Application Start Date |
22/01/2025 |
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Pre Exam Date |
May 25, 2025 |
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Admit Card Available |
Before Exam |
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Extended Date for Apply Online |
21/02/2025 |
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Extended Payment Date |
21/02/2025 |
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Online Correction Date |
21-28 February 2025 |
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Exam Date |
25/05/2025 |
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Pre Result |
11/06/2025 |
Application Fee :
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Amount |
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GEN/EWS/OBC |
₹100/- |
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SC/ST/PH |
₹100/- |
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Payment Methods |
Payment Gateway through Net Banking, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, UPI as applicable |
Age Limit:
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Age |
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Minimum Age |
21 Years |
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Maximum Age |
32 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per recruitment rules
Vacancy Details
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Post Name |
Total Posts |
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IAS |
979 |
Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India. |
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IFS |
150 |
Bachelor’s Degree with Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or Equivalent as one of the Subjects. |
How to Check UPSC IAS / IFS Prelims Result 2025
Candidates can follow these clear and simple steps to check their result:
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Visit the official UPSC website – Go to upsc.gov.in.
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Navigate to the 'Examination' section – Click on the section labeled “Written Results”.
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Look for ‘Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025’ – Click on the link that mentions the result.
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Download the PDF file – The result will be displayed in a PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates.
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Search your Roll Number – Use the search or find option (Ctrl + F) to locate your roll number easily.
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Save or print the result – For future reference, save a copy or take a printout.
What’s Next After the Prelims?
Candidates who qualify in the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025. UPSC will release the Main Examination schedule and application form shortly. It’s essential for qualified candidates to start preparing and ensure they meet all eligibility and document requirements ahead of time.
Important Tips for UPSC Aspirants
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Stay updated with official notifications.
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Prepare methodically for the Mains with a focus on essay writing, general studies, and optional subjects.
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Practice previous years’ question papers and time management.