The results of UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 were made public on 1st December 2025, for candidates seeking to join the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) and take the ACF/RFO exams. The result has been published in a PDF file that lists the roll numbers of the candidates qualifying for the Mains examination. The exam was held on 12 September 2025, and more than 2 lakh candidates have appeared for it. The exam consists of three levels, with prelims being the first phase. After the prelims, the selected candidates will be called for the mains exam, after which they will be called for the interview round.
The step-by-step guide on checking the UPPSC PCS Result is provided here, along with screenshots for your better understanding.
Step 1: Open the official portal: Open a desktop browser and type the URL https://uppsc.up.nic.in/. A desktop browser is recommended here for best compatibility.
Step 2: Locate the result notifications: Once on the homepage of the UPPSC site, look for 'Results' or 'Latest News/Announcements' options. If these are not visible, they may check out the 'Information Bulletin' or 'All Notifications/Advertisements' sections.
Step 3: Click on a proper result link: Try to find the link with the label 'UPPSC PCS Prelims Result 2025' and click on it. Make sure that the first point in the result is about PCS Prelims 2025 (not the previous ones) and the second point confirms it’s a roll numbers PDF of qualified candidates.
Step 4: Save or open the file: The file with the result will be opened in a new tab or automatically saved on your device. If it is opening in your browser, they can click on the save icon to download the file onto their computer. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link Open_PDF.aspx to access the list of the provisionally selected candidates.
Step 5: Look for the roll number: Using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) brings up the search bar, type the roll number exactly as it is written in the admit card, and use Enter/arrow keys to find the matches one by one.
Highlights of the Result
More than 11,000 candidates have passed the prelims and are qualified for the descriptive Mains examination.
The rise in the number of vacancies from 200 to 920 has opened up a lot of spaces for the aspirants.
The cut-off marks, along with detailed scorecards, will be available after the declaration of the final results.
What’s Next for Qualified Candidates?
Candidates who find their roll numbers in the prelims result list must prepare for the Mains examination, which will test descriptive writing and subject knowledge. The Mains will be followed by the Interview round, forming the final stage of the recruitment process.
Important Notes for Candidates
The candidates whose roll numbers appear in the prelims result list should get ready for the Mains examination, which will test their descriptive writing and subject knowledge. After that, there will be an Interview round constituting the final stage of the recruitment process.
The announcement of the UPPSC PCS Prelims 2025 results has been a source of both relief and joy to a large number of candidates. The race for the next level is going to be fierce as the number of contenders for the Mains has gone up to 11,727. Candidates are recommended to start their preparation for the Mains exam immediately if they want to take advantage of the increased number of posts, which will be a good opportunity to get a post in the Uttar Pradesh Administrative Services.
