UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Preliminary Exam Admit Card 2025 Released

UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Preliminary Exam Admit Card 2025 Released

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1. Important Dates

Key dates for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Preliminary Exam 2025 – Stay updated!

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	22 January 2025
Application Start Date	22 January 2025
Application Last Date	21 February 2025
Admit Card Release Date	13 May 2025
Prelims Exam Date	25 May 2025
Mains Exam Date	22 August 2025

Note: The admit card was released on May 13, 2025. Download it from upsc.gov.in and check details carefully.

2. Exam Details

Key information about UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Preliminary Exam 2025!

Particular	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Vacancies	979 (CSE) + 150 (IFoS)
Exam Mode	Offline
Application Fee	INR 100 (General/OBC), Free (SC/ST/Female/PwBD)

Note: The Prelims is a screening test for Mains. Marks are not counted in the final merit list.

3. Eligibility Criteria

Check the eligibility for UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Preliminary Exam 2025!

Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian (for IAS/IPS), others per notification
Age Limit	21-32 years as of 1 August 2025 (relaxations apply)
Educational Qualification	Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
Attempts	6 (General), 9 (OBC), unlimited (SC/ST)

Note: Age relaxations: 5 years (SC/ST), 3 years (OBC), 10 years (PwBD).

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4. Exam Pattern

Know the structure of UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Preliminary Exam 2025!

• Paper I (General Studies): 200 marks, 2 hours, objective, covers history, polity, geography, economy, environment, science, current affairs.
• Paper II (CSAT): 200 marks, 2 hours, objective, qualifying (33% marks), tests reasoning, comprehension, decision-making.
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd marks deducted for wrong answers.

Note: Prelims is qualifying; only Paper I marks determine merit for Mains eligibility.

5. Admit Card Details

Key information on UPSC Civil Services IAS/IFS Prelims Admit Card 2025!

Detail	Description
Release Date	13 May 2025
Download Website	upsc.gov.in
Required Credentials	Registration ID or Roll Number, Date of Birth
Contents	Name, Photo, Roll Number, Exam Date, Time, Venue, Instructions

Note: Check admit card details carefully. Contact UPSC at uscsp-upsc@nic.in for discrepancies by May 18, 2025.

6. How to Download Admit Card

Follow these steps to download UPSC CSE/IFS Prelims Admit Card 2025!

1. Visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in)
2. Click on the “E-Admit Card” section under “Examinations”
3. Select “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025”
4. Read instructions and click “Yes”
5. Enter Registration ID or Roll Number and Date of Birth
6. Download and print the admit card for exam day

Note: Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID) to the exam center.

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7. Exam Day Instructions

Follow these instructions for UPSC CSE/IFS Prelims 2025 exam day!

1. Reach the exam center 30-40 minutes early for frisking.
2. Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID.
3. Use only black ballpoint pen for OMR sheets.
4. Prohibited items: mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, or any electronic devices.
5. PwBD candidates with scribes must carry a separate scribe admit card.

Note: Violation of rules (e.g., carrying electronic devices) may lead to disqualification.

8. How to Check Exam Center

Follow these steps to check your UPSC CSE/IFS Prelims 2025 exam center!

1. Download your admit card from upsc.gov.in.
2. Check the “Exam Venue” section on the admit card.
3. Note the address and reporting time.
4. Contact UPSC at 011-23385271 for discrepancies by May 18, 2025.

Note: Exam centers are final; no change requests are entertained.

9. Important Links

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Official Website	Click Here
Admit Card Download	Click Here
Notification PDF	Click Here
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