UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: Check CSE prelims result PDF

The preliminary examination results for the year 2025 civil services have been officially declared by the Union Public Service Commission, forming another milestone for thousands of candidates across the country. As the results hit the stands on June 11, 2025, candidates who appeared for this coveted exam were abuzz with excitement and anticipation.

UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025

The UPSC Civil Services Examination unfolds in stages, being also known as the triple-stage process: Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Prelims is said to be held on the 25th of May 2025, and comprises two objective-type papers: one, General Studies Paper I, and the other is the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). General Studies Paper I covers history, geography, current affairs, and so on, while CSAT-based is a pure aptitude test with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%. The fate of the candidates concerning Mains, said to be conducted from August 22, 2025, was decided with the declaration of UPSC CSE Prelims Result on June 11, 2025.

UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025 PDF

The declaration of the UPSC CSE Prelims Results would normally take place some 2 months after the examination has taken place and begun, that is, on May 25, 2025. This result would have been declared and issued in a pdf format by citing roll numbers of those candidates who have qualified for the next stage in the selection process.

Result date	June 11, 2025
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 PDF	Download
UPSC Result 2025 name wise	Result name list
Official website	upsc.gov.in

Separate merit lists shall be published for the Preliminary Examination conducted on this date for Civil Services Examination (CSE) and for Indian Forest Services (IFS).

UPSC Prelims Result 2025: How to Download PDF?

To access the UPSC prelims 2025 Result or checks the qualification status, follow these simple steps: Candidates can access their results through the following simple steps:

• Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
• Navigate to the “Examinations” section and look for the “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025” link.
• Click on the result notification and download the PDF file containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
• Search for your roll number in the PDF to confirm your qualification status.

The result PDF only includes the roll numbers of successful applicants. Those whose roll numbers appear on the list has qualified for the UPSC Mains Examination 2025, whereas those who are not mentioned did not pass the preliminary round.

Expected cutoff analysis

There are variations for the expected cut-offs of UPSC Prelims 2025 for different categories based on expert analysis and past trends of previous years. It is expected that General class candidates will have to go past cut-off marks ranging between 86 to 92 out of 200 in General Studies Paper I.

Paper II, Civil Services Aptitude Test, is qualifying in nature, wherein candidates must attain at least 33 percent mark, that is, 66 marks out of 200, to be declared qualified in this stage, whereas the marks obtained in CSAT shall not be counted for deciding the final merit list for Prelims qualification.

Different cut-offs are expected for different categories; the cut-off is expected to be lower for the Reserve categories than that of the general category. Actual cut-off marks will be declared by UPSC on the declaration of detailed result analysis.

Previous year cutoff trends

Here’s a table marking the cutoff scores from previous years general studies paper 1:

Year	General Category Cut-Off (Marks)
2024	87.98
2023	75.41
2022	88.22
2021	87.54
2020	92.51

The cut-offs change due to different variables, including exam difficulty, number of candidates, and vacancies. Like 2023, the slightly difficult CSAT paper in 2025 may lead to a slightly lower cut-off.

Things to do for a qualified candidate

Candidates whose roll numbers appear in the Result PDF must undergo the following procedures:

• Submission of DAF-I: The Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I) will be submitted online through the UPSC Website between 16 and 25 June 2025, as reported by The Times of India. The details entered there should be correct; candidates must also pay a Mains examination fee (except candidates exempted such as females, PwBD, SC, ST); if there are to be any other changes such as provision of scribe, change of name, etc., these should be supported by proper documentary proof.
• Preparing for Mains: Descriptive in nature, the Mains exams, which are scheduled to be held from August 22, 2025, over a series of examinations, shall lay down a test of elaborate knowledge and writing skills; candidates, hence, should be training themselves on structured answer writing and the latest affairs, as well as subjects like history, polity, and ethics, as suggested by Vision IAS.
• Keep Checking: For the timeline and other relevant notifications of DAF-I, keep checking the UPSC website. The Result PDF can also carry important dates and instructions.

Conclusion

The declaration of UPSC Prelims Result 2025 sets in motion the next phase of the journey towards becoming a civil servant. Whereas the result immerses those who have made it into happiness, it, in some gut-wrenching ways, further embodies the competitive nature of this exam process.

The candidates who have qualified should utilize their time for preparations before the Mains, while candidates who did not clear the Prelims must analyze their performance and prepare for attempts ahead. The journey of UPSC requires self-discipline and constant practice coupled with tact.

The Commission does the selection with transparent procedures and makes sure that only the best candidates go through each stage. With Mains in August 2025, candidates must have about two months to prepare thoroughly for this stage of significance.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on sources as of today. Candidates should check the official UPSC website or other reliable sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information.