UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services Preliminary Examination on May 25. The exam comprises two objective-type papers - General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper 2 - each carrying 200 marks. GS Paper I assesses candidates on subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper evaluates comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities.
Candidates must retain their e-Admit Card until the final results of the 2025 Civil Services Examination are announced. They should also read the "Important Instructions" attached to the admit card carefully.
The exam centre will close 30 minutes before the scheduled start time-9AM for the morning session and 2PM for the afternoon session. Candidates must arrive at the venue at least 60 minutes before the reporting time and carry a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence) along with a printed copy of the admit card. Digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
Here Are The Live Updates On UPSC CSE Prelims 2025
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What happens if a candidate reports at the examination venue after closure of the entry?
Students arriving at the examination centre after entry closes will not be allowed inside. Candidates are advised to check the venue details on their e-Admit Card in advance to avoid last-minute issues and reach the centre well before the scheduled time.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What are the timing for reporting at the exam centre?
Candidates must reach the exam centre at least one hour before the exam to ensure smooth entry after necessary protocols. As per the commission's policy, entry closes 30 minutes before each session. For a 9.30AM session, entry closes at 9AM; for a 2.30PM session, it closes at 2PM.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is it essential to carry Photo ID Card for appearing at an examination/interview?
Candidates must carry their e-admit cards to the examination centre.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is the General Studies Paper 2 of qualifying nature? What are the Cut-off Marks for this Paper?
Yes, the General Studies Paper 2 is of qualifying nature. The minimum qualifying standards in this Paper as per the examination rules and at present, it is 33 per cent.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Is there any negative marking for wrong answers?
Candidates should note that there is penalty (negative marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Civil Services (Preliminary) examination. There are four alternatives for the answers to every question.
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What are the number of attempts available (category-wise)?
The number of attempts available (category-wise) is as follows: General/EWS - 6, SC/ST - Unlimited, OBC - 9, PwBD - 9 for General/EWS/OBC and Unlimited for SC/ST.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What is the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination?
This examination is meant to serve as a screening test only; the marks obtained in the preliminary examination by the candidates, who are declared qualified for the main examination, are not counted for determining their final order of merit.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What is the structure of the Civil Services Examination?
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) comprises of two successive stages: the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (CSP) and the Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview).
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: What's Not Allowed Inside The Exam Premises?
Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination premises with any bag, baggage, luggage, valuables/costly items, mobile phones, smart/digital watches, other IT gadgets, books, etc.
They are advised not to bring banned items as venue supervisor will not make any arrangement for keeping these items at the centre. In case, a candidate brings any such banned items, he/she will make his/her own arrangement for keeping the same outside the exam centre and the Commission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Important Instructions For Exam Day
- Key instructions include arriving at the venue 60 minutes before the reporting time and carrying a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving licence) alongside the printed admit card. Digital copies of the admit card will not be accepted.
- Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, study materials, and other prohibited items, are strictly forbidden inside the examination hall.
- Candidates are advised to dress modestly and avoid bringing any banned materials to the examination venue.
- For candidates who have forgotten their Registration ID (RID), the UPSC portal provides a "Forgot RID" option for retrieval using their email ID and date of birth.
- While admit cards can be downloaded on smartphones, using a desktop/laptop for download and printing is recommended for optimal results.
UPSC Prelims 2025 Latest Updates: What's The Paper Pattern?
The exam comprises two objective-type papers-General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper 2. GS Paper I assesses candidates in subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper, on the other hand, tests comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities.
