The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the results for the Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Preliminary Examinations 2025 today, June 11, 2025. Aspirants can download the roll number–wise PDFs from the official UPSC portals: upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in
📝 How to Check & Download Your Result
- Visit the UPSC websites: Go to upsc.gov.in or upsconline.gov.in.
- Find the PDF link: Check under the “What’s New” or “Results” section for the Prelims 2025 result.
- Download the PDF: It contains roll numbers of all candidates who’ve qualified for the Mains exam.
- Search for your roll number: Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F) to check your qualifying status quickly
📊 Stats & Cut-Off Insights
- Exam date: May 25, 2025.
- Result date: June 11, 2025 – marking a typical 17-day interval post-exam, falling in line with past UPSC scheduling
- Candidates: Over 10 lakh aspirants appeared; approximately 12–14 times the number of vacancies (979) are expected to be shortlisted—around 13,000–14,000 qualifiers
- Cut-off trends: Not officially released with prelims result; UPSC publishes cut-offs and marks after the final result is out
🌟 What’s Next for Qualifiers?
- DAF & UPSC Mains: Those qualifying can now apply via the DAF (Detailed Application Form). The Mains exam is scheduled to begin August 22, 2025, across nine descriptive papers
- MAINS Strategy: Shift focus to essay writing, analytical answers, and optional subjects. Time management and structured responses will be key to scoring well.
- IFS Prelims: The IFS (Forest Service) Prelims result, also released today, lists roll numbers of those moving ahead to Mains stage
🎯 Final Thoughts
Qualifying UPSC Prelims is a major milestone—roughly just 1–2% of aspirants make it this far. If your roll number is on that PDF, congratulations! Here’s what’s ahead:
- ✅ Immediate Step: Download and save the PDF – it’s essential for Mains entry.
- ✅ Prepare for DAF submission: Keep your personal and academic details updated.
- ✅ Jumpstart Mains topics: Deep dive into GS papers (Essay, Ethics, Optional), refine answer structures, and practice writing.
📌 Quick Links
- UPSC official portals: upsc.gov.in / upsconline.gov.in