The Union Public Service Commission Civil Services Examination (UPSC-CSE) results are expected to be announced on 14 June 2025, for the exam which was held on 25 May 2025. The UPSC CSE is one of the most difficult examinations in India for entry into the IAS, IPS, and IFS. Candidates can access their results by navigating to the official website of upsc.gov.in.
Later, candidates who qualify for the Prelims must fill out the Detailed Application Form-I for the main examinations. Each year, hundreds of thousands of candidates take the UPSC exam, hoping to become civil servants in the country. In 2025, around 5 to 6 lakh students competed for approximately 979 positions available.
Key Highlights of the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result Announcement
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 results will be out by 14 June 2025, tentatively.
The result will be published in PDF format on the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in), listing only the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the next stage. The officials will not disclose the individual scores of candidates at this stage.
Candidates who pass the UPSC preliminary exams will be qualified to take the Mains examination, which is set to begin on 22 August 2025.
How to Check the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result
The following are the simple steps to check the UPSC CSE Prelims results:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UPSC.
Step 2: Find the What’s New section on the website homepage.
Step 3: Tap on the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result option.
Step 4: Access the result PDF and look for your roll number. You can also use Ctrl+F for a quicker search.
Step 5: Finally, download and save the result PDF for future reference.
What Happens After the Prelims Result?
Candidates who qualify for the Prelims will need to complete the Detailed Application Form-I (DAF-I), which will be provided after the announcement of the results.
The DAF-I requires the applicants to fill in details including academic, personal, and service preference details, and is an important step before appearing for the Mains exams.
The Mains UPSC examination will be conducted on 22 August 2025 and include nine papers.
UPSC CSE Results: Historical Trends
In previous years, the UPSC has regularly released Prelims results within 15 to 20 days of the exam. For example, in 2023, the exam was held on 28 May and results were out by 12 June. In 2024, the exam was on 16 June and the results on 1 July.
Candidates should check the UPSC website regularly for the latest updates and watch for official notifications.
