UPSC Prelims Result 2025: 14,161 Candidates Qualify for Mains

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Preliminary 2025 results on June 11, 2025. A total of 14,161 candidates have successfully qualified for the next stage – the UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2025.

Key Details of UPSC Prelims Result 2025

Exam Overview

The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 was conducted on May 25, 2025, across the country. Over 10 lakh candidates appeared for this highly competitive examination, competing for 979 vacancies announced for the year. The examination consisted of two papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT), with candidates finding the paper lengthy and challenging this year.

Result Statistics

  • Total Qualified Candidates: 14,161
  • Total Vacancies: 979 
  • Total Candidates Appeared: Approximately 10 lakh 
  • Result Declaration Date: June 11, 2025 

How to Check UPSC Prelims Result 2025

Official Websites

The results are available on the official UPSC websites:

  • upsc.gov.in 
  • upsconline.nic.in 

Result Format

The UPSC has released the result in PDF format containing the roll numbers and names of qualified candidates. The result does not include individual scores at this stage, as mark sheets will be made public only after the final selection process concludes.

Steps to Check Result

  1. Visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) 
  2. Click on ‘Civil Services (Prelims) Examination 2025 results’ on the homepage 
  3. Download the PDF file containing the list of qualified candidates 
  4. Search for your roll number in the list 

Next Steps for Qualified Candidates

Detailed Application Form (DAF-I)

Qualified candidates must complete the Detailed Application Form (DAF-I) between June 16 and June 25, 2025. This is a mandatory requirement to proceed to the Mains examination.

Registration Fee

  • Fee Amount: ₹200 
  • Exemptions: Female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the registration fee 

Documents and Details Required

Candidates need to submit or update the following during the DAF submission window:

  • Scribe details and assistive devices requirements
  • Large-font question paper requests
  • Gazette notification for name changes or discrepancies
  • Educational qualifications and certificates
  • Category certificates (if applicable)

UPSC Mains 2025 Schedule

Examination Dates

The UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2025 is scheduled to commence on August 22, 2025. The mains examination will be conducted over five days and will include both written tests and personality tests (interviews).

Preparation Timeline

With the mains examination starting in August, qualified candidates have approximately two months to prepare for the descriptive examination, which will test their knowledge across various subjects including General Studies papers, Essay writing, and optional subjects.

Important Instructions

Provisional Status

The candidature of all successful candidates is provisional, pending verification of documents and fulfillment of eligibility criteria as per UPSC rules. Any discrepancies in personal details must be reported to UPSC with supporting documents.

Withheld Results

The results of four candidates have been withheld pending ongoing legal proceedings, which will be addressed separately by the commission.

Contact Information

Candidates seeking clarification regarding their results can contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter on working days between 10 AM and 5 PM at the following numbers:

  • 011-23385271
  • 011-23098543
  • 011-23381125

The declaration of UPSC Prelims Result 2025 marks a significant milestone for thousands of civil service aspirants across the country, with qualified candidates now preparing for the next crucial phase of their journey toward becoming civil servants.

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