The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the admit cards for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025 on May 13. All candidates who have applied for the exam can now download their hall tickets directly from the official website – upsc.gov.in. The UPSC CSE Prelims is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 25, across various exam centres in India.
This Preliminary exam is a screening test and includes two objective-type papers, each of two hours and carrying 200 marks. These marks won’t be added to the final merit list. However, it’s important to remember that negative marking is applicable – one-third of the marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. Candidates are advised to prepare carefully and follow all exam-related instructions closely.
There are a total of 979 vacancies to be filled through this exam. This includes reserved seats for candidates with various benchmark disabilities. Services like IAS, IPS, and IFS will be filled through this process. To avoid any last-minute hassle, all candidates must carry a printout of the e-Admit Card along with a valid Photo ID to the exam centre. For any issues related to admit card download or correction, UPSC support is available during working hours.
UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims Admit Card Released
The UPSC has made the admit cards for the CSE Prelims 2025 available for download from May 13, 2025. The exam will take place on May 25, so candidates are advised to download their admit cards as soon as possible and not wait till the last moment.
Important Exam Highlights
- Exam Date: Sunday, 25 May 2025
- Exam Type: Objective (MCQ-based)
- Number of Papers: 2
- Duration: 2 hours each
- Total Marks: 200 per paper
- Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)
- Purpose: Screening only (marks not counted for final merit)
How to Download UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 2025
To download your admit card, keep the following details ready:
- Registration Number
- Date of Birth
Steps to Download:
- Go to the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Click on the ‘Admit Card’ section
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Your admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download and save the admit card
- Take a printout for carrying to the exam centre
Direct link to download: Available on upsc.gov.in
In Case of Any Issues
If you face any problem while downloading your admit card or notice any error in the details:
- Contact UPSC at 📧 uscsp-upsc@nic.in
- Timing: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
Make sure you carry the following without fail:
- A printout of the e-Admit Card
- An original Photo Identity Proof (like Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
Failure to carry any of these may lead to disqualification from appearing in the exam.
Vacancy Details – UPSC CSE 2025
This year, a total of 979 posts will be filled through this exam. Here’s a quick breakup of seats reserved under the Benchmark Disability category:
| Disability Type | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Blindness/Low Vision | 12 |
| Deaf/Hard of Hearing | 7 |
| Locomotor Disability | 10 |
| Multiple Disabilities (including deaf-blindness) | 9 |
| Total Reserved under Disability Category | 38 |
These vacancies are spread across top services like:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Final Advice to Candidates
- Don’t wait till the last day to download your admit card.
- Double-check your exam centre and reporting time.
- Reach the exam venue well in advance to avoid any last-minute stress.
- Keep checking the official UPSC website for latest updates and notices.
