14,161 candidates successfully cleared the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 exam held on May 25th. Preparation for the main examination, tentatively scheduled for August, should begin immediately. The competition will be fierce, with a total of 979 positions available.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results of the much-anticipated Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) 2025. This year, 14,161 candidates cleared the preliminary exam. Candidates who appeared for the UPSC Prelims 2025 exam held on May 25th can check their results on the commission's official website: upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in. The results are released in PDF format, listing the roll numbers of successful candidates.
Number of Students Who Appeared for the Exam
Approximately 1 million candidates applied for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 exam this year, with a large number appearing for the examination. The exam was conducted on May 25, 2025, in two sessions. The first session comprised General Studies (GS Paper 1), and the second session was the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) paper. Both papers were of two hours' duration each.
979 Positions to be Filled
The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 aims to fill a total of 979 vacancies. These positions include the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and other central services. Candidates who passed the preliminary exam are now eligible for the main examination (Mains), tentatively scheduled for September 2025.
How to Check the Result
- Visit the commission's website: https://upsc.gov.in.
- Click on the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result link in the 'What's New' section on the homepage.
- Download the PDF file that opens on the new page.
- Search for your roll number in the PDF.
Only Qualifying Roll Numbers Released; No Merit List
The results PDF only contains the roll numbers of the qualifying candidates. The merit list and marks obtained will be released by the commission after the final results are announced. These scores are compiled only after combining the marks from the main examination and the interview.
What Next?
Candidates who have successfully cleared the preliminary examination must now apply for the UPSC CSE Mains 2025. The main examination will be conducted in September 2025, with the exact dates to be confirmed separately by the commission. The Mains examination will consist of nine papers, including essay, language, general studies, and optional subject papers. Successful candidates will then be called for an interview round.
2024 Toppers
In the UPSC CSE 2024 exam, Shakti Dubey secured the top rank with a total score of 1,043 marks (843 in the written exam and 200 in the interview). Harshita Goyal secured second place with 1,038 marks, and Dongre Archit Parag secured third place with 1,038 marks. This highlights the intense competition and challenging nature of the exam.
Advice for Candidates
Passing the UPSC Prelims is a significant achievement, but subsequent preparation requires even greater focus and discipline. The main examination demands analytical thinking, writing skills, and in-depth subject knowledge.
