UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to declare the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE Prelims) 2025 result around June 14. Based on past trends, the results are usually released approximately two weeks after the exam. However, an official announcement regarding the exact date and time is still awaited. Those who appeared for the exam will be able to check their results on the official UPSC website - upsc.gov.in - once they are released.
UPSC CSE Prelims Result 2025: Steps To Check Result
- Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in
- Click on the "UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Result" link
- Download the PDF containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates
New Online Application Portal
To streamline the registration and application process, the UPSC has launched a new online application portal.
This year, candidates were required to register first on the One-Time Registration (OTR) platform available on the Commission's website. The OTR profile only needs to be created once in a lifetime and can be done at any time throughout the year.
Candidates who had already registered on the OTR platform could directly proceed to fill out the online application form for the examination.
Negative Marking
There is a negative marking for incorrect answers in the Objective Type Question Papers:
- For each incorrect answer, one-third (0.33) of the marks allotted to that question will be deducted.
- No penalty is applied for unanswered questions
CSE Selection Stages
The Civil Services Examination is conducted in two successive stages:
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): For shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination
Main Examination (Written and Interview/Personality Test): For final selection to various services and posts
Prelims Exam Structure
- The Preliminary Examination consists of two objective-type papers (multiple choice questions) carrying a total of 400 marks.
- This stage serves as a screening test only. Candidates who clear the Prelims are eligible to appear for the Mains examination.
Qualifying Criteria
The Commission prepares the list of qualified candidates for the Mains Examination based on the following:
- Minimum qualifying mark of 33% in General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
- Total qualifying marks in General Studies Paper I, as determined by the Commission
The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 was conducted on May 25 in two shifts, covering General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT). The exam evaluates candidates' aptitude and general awareness. Question papers are already available on the official website.
