The UPSC Mains 2025 results have been officially declared today, November 11, 2025, by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Candidates who appeared for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) Mains 2025, held from 22 August to 31 August 2025, can now check their UPSC Mains 2025 result on the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in
As per the official notification, a total of 2,736 candidates have successfully cleared the UPSC CSE Mains 2025 examination and are now eligible to appear for the UPSC Personality Test 2025 (Interview) stage. However, the results of three candidates have been kept on hold due to pending court cases.
Steps to Check and download the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2025 PDF with names:
Candidates can follow these steps to check and download the UPSC CSE Mains Result 2025 PDF with names by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link titled “Written Result – Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2025.”
- The result will open in a PDF file listing the roll numbers of successful candidates.
- Use Ctrl + F to search for your roll number quickly.
- Download and save the PDF for future reference.
Direct UPSC CSE Mains Result 2025 PDF with names Link: Click here
UPSC CSE Mains 2025: Personality Test Shortlisting
Candidates who have been listed by roll number have qualified for the Personality Test 2025 (Interview) for selection to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and other Central Services (Group A & B).
Mandatory Documents for Verification
Candidates must carry original certificates for verification during the UPSC Personality Test 2025:
- Age and educational qualifications
- Category/Community/EWS/PwBD status
- Other documents such as TA Form
- Certificates must correspond to the closing date of the Preliminary Exam application (21st February 2025)
Personality Test Schedule and E-Summon
- Dates of UPSC Personality Tests 2025 will be notified in due course at UPSC, Dholpur House, New Delhi.
- E-summon letters will be available online at upsc.gov.in and upsconline.gov.in.
- Candidates unable to download the e-summon should contact UPSC via phone, email (csm-upsc@nic.in), or post.
- No paper summon letters will be issued.
- Requests for date/time changes of interviews will not be entertained.
Updating Details in Online Application Form (OAF)
Candidates must update or verify details in OAF 2025:
- Educational qualifications, employment details, achievements, marital status, service allocations and socio-economic questionnaire
- Mandatory submission is required to generate the e-summon letter
- Candidates who already uploaded details must verify and submit again
- Update window: 13th November – 27th November 2025, 6:00 PM
- No other mode of update will be accepted
Service and Cadre Preferences
- Candidates must indicate preferences for services they wish to join (IAS/IPS included).
- IAS/IPS candidates must also indicate cadre preferences as per Commission instructions.
- No changes in preferences will be allowed after submission, except as permitted under the rules.
Attestation Form and Marksheets
- Qualified candidates must fill the Attestation Form online at cseplus.nic.in during the interview period.
- Any queries can be directed to DoPT via email or phone.
- Marksheets of candidates will be uploaded within 15 days of the final result and available for 30 days.
Withheld Results
- Results of three candidates (Roll Nos. 0231856, 3400441 & 6417903) are withheld due to pending court cases.
Stage-wise UPSC Selection Trend (Key Benchmark Reference)
| Exam Year | Vacancies* | Qualified for Mains | Shortlisted for Interview | Final Selected |
| 2025 | 979 | 14,161 | 2,736 | — |
| 2024 | 1,056 | 14,627 | 2,845 | 1,009 |
| 2023 | 1,105 | 14,624 | 2,916 | 1,016 |
| 2022 | 1,011 | 13,090 | 2,529 | 933 |
| 2021 | 748 | 9,214 | 1,823 | 685 |
| 2020 | 836 | 10,564 | 2,047 | 761 |
| 2019 | 896 | 11,845 | 2,302 | 829 |
| 2018 | 782 | 10,468 | 1,994 | 759 |
| 2017 | 980 | 13,060 | 2,564 | 990 |
| 2016 | 1,079 | 15,159 | 2,961 | 1,099 |
| 2015 | 1,129 | 15,008 | 2,797 | 1,078 |
*Vacancies refer to the total number of posts advertised for the Civil Services Examination in that year.
UPSC Mains Marks Cut-off (Past Trend)
| Year | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD-1 | PwBD-2 | PwBD-3 | PwBD-5 |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 729 | 696 | 702 | 685 | 684 | 663 | 696 | 307 | 361 |
| 2023 | 741 | 706 | 712 | 694 | 692 | 673 | 718 | 396 | 445 |
| 2022 | 748 | 715 | 714 | 699 | 706 | 677 | 706 | 351 | 419 |
| 2021 | 745 | 713 | 707 | 700 | 700 | 668 | 712 | 388 | 560 |
| 2020 | 736 | 687 | 698 | 680 | 682 | 648 | 699 | 425 | 300 |
| 2019 | 751 | 696 | 718 | 706 | 699 | 663 | 698 | 374 | 561 |
Observation: The UPSC Mains cut-off for the General category has consistently ranged around 730–750 marks in recent years, reflecting the competitive nature of the Civil Services Examination.
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Features of APTI PLUS UPSC CSE 2025 Interview Guidance Programme (IGP)
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FAQs: UPSC CSE 2025 Mains Results & Interview Guidance
Q. How can I check UPSC Mains 2025 result online?
A. Visit upsc.gov.in, click on “Written Result – Civil Services (Main) Examination 2025,” search your roll number in the PDF and download it for reference.
Q. How many candidates cleared UPSC Mains 2025?
A. A total of 2,736 candidates qualified for the UPSC Personality Test 2025 (Interview) stage.
Q. Who is eligible for UPSC Personality Test 2025?
A. Candidates listed in the UPSC Mains 2025 qualified list are eligible for the Civil Services Personality Test, including IAS, IPS, IFS and other Group A & B services.
Q. What documents are required for UPSC Interview 2025?
A. Carry original certificates for age, educational qualifications, category/EWS/PwBD status and other relevant documents like TA Form for verification.
Q. How to update details for UPSC Personality Test 2025?
A. Verify and update your Online Application Form (OAF 2025) between 13th–27th November 2025, 6:00 PM. This is mandatory to generate the UPSC e-summon letter.
Q. How to submit service and cadre preferences for UPSC 2025?
A. Indicate your service preferences (IAS/IPS/IFS) and, if applicable, cadre choices in OAF. Changes are not allowed after submission, except as per UPSC rules.
Q. What is the UPSC Personality Test 2025 schedule?
A. Dates will be notified by UPSC at Dholpur House, New Delhi. E-summons are available online at upsc.gov.in; no paper letters will be issued.
Q. How does APTI PLUS help in UPSC Interview preparation?
A. APTI PLUS UPSC CSE 2025 Interview Guidance Programme provides DAF analysis, mock interviews, one-to-one mentorship and curated UPSC interview study material to improve confidence, communication, ethical reasoning and overall personality.
Q. How good is APTI PLUS for UPSC CSE mock interviews?
A. APTI PLUS has recorded 77+ selections in CSE 2024, including top AIRs like 13, 16, 24, 36 and 48, making it one of the best UPSC coaching institutes in Kolkata and Bhubaneswar for interview guidance. In the 2024 UPSC interview, 1 candidate scored 210+ and 7 scored 200+ marks, all from APTI PLUS Academy’s Interview Guidance Program, while between 2020–2024, 45 candidates scored 190+ and 93 scored 175+ marks.
