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UPSC Admit Card 2025 Out, Download UPSC Prelims Admit Card Now

Candidates whose UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2025 is scheduled for 25th May 2025 can download their UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025 from the official website www.upsc.gov.in. The UPSC admit card is a mandatory document that has to be carried to appear in the UPSC prelims exam on 25th May. The candidates can find all information about their exam centre, reporting time, and exam day instructions from the admit cards.

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025 release date has been announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The commission has released the admit card around 12 days before the exam date, providing candidates sufficient time to verify the details mentioned on their respective admit cards. Candidates must download their hall tickets and check all the details carefully to avoid any disruption in the examination process on the day of exam.

UPSC Admit Card 2025 Out

Every year, lakhs of aspiring candidates appear for the UPSC CSE Exam to join the esteemed Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other allied services. The registration process was conducted from 22nd January to 21st February 2025. Now the UPSC Admit Card has been released for the candidates who have applied for UPSC IAS 2025 Exam. Through UPSC CSE 2025, 1129 vacancies are to be filled for which the 1st stage, i.e. preliminary exam, is to be conducted on a single day in two shifts.

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025- Overview
Organisation Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name UPSC CSE 2025
Vacancies 1129
Mode Online
Prelims Admit Card Release Date 13th May 2025
UPSC Exam Date 2025 25th May 2025
Required Creditinals Registration ID & Date of Birth
Medium of Exam English & Hindi
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Duration 2 hours for each paper
Shift Timing Paper 1- 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Paper 2- 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, Interview
Official website https://upsc.gov.in

UPSC Admit Card 2025 Release Date

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has scheduled UPSC Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2025 for 25th May 2025 (Sunday) for which UPSC Admit Card 2025 was released on 13th May 2025 at https://upsc.gov.in.

Events Dates
UPSC CSE Application Starts 22nd January 2025
UPSC CSE Application Closes 11th February 2025
UPSC Admit Card 2025 Issued on 13th May 2025
UPSC 2025 Prelims Exam 25th May 2025
UPSC 2025 Mains Exam 22nd August 2025 onwards

UPSC Admit Card 2025 Out @upsc.gov.in- Download Now

Candidates who have their prelims exam on 25th May 2025, their UPSC Admit Cards have now been uploaded at the official webiste of UPSC nd candidates can download their admit cards from the examination section appearing at www.upsc.gov.in. To download their admit cards, candidates must keep their registration ID and roll number handy.

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UPSC Admit Card 2025 Download Link

The link below redirects to the official login page, where you have to choose the option to download the UPSC CSE Admit Card.

UPSC CSE Scribe Change Notice

The candidates, who have applied for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 under (PwBD/PwD) category and have opted for availing the facility of Scribe (Commission/Own) can change his/her scribe for the examination, he/she may forward his/her request along with details of his/her new scribe, till 18th May 2025 (4 pm) on www.uscsp-upsc@nic.in.

UPSC Admit Card 2025- Sample Preview

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UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Schedule 2025

The UPSC CSE Prelims Exam 2025 will be held on 25th May 2025. The morning shift for the General studies exam will be held from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, and the Afternoon session for CSAT will be held from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

Papers Exam Time
Paper 1- General Studies 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Paper 2- CSAT 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

How to Download Your UPSC Admit Card 2025?

Although the direct link to download the UPSC Prelims Admit Card is also shared in this article above, however, candidates can also download their admit cards from official websites mentioned below.

  • https://upsc.gov.in
  • https://upsconline.gov.in

The process to download the admit card is simple. Candidates just need their Registration ID/Roll Number and date of birth. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Visit the Official UPSC Website: Open your web browser and search for Union Public Service Commission, and click on the top link with url www.upsc.gov.in.
  2. Locate the Admit Card section: On the homepage, look for “e-Admit Cards for various examinations.”
  3. Select the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025: Click on the link reading Civil Service Preliminary Examination 2025.
  4. Choose Your Login Method: You have two options to log in:
    • Registration ID: Enter your Registration ID (which you received during the online application process) and your Date of Birth.
    • Roll Number: You can also log in using your Roll Number and Date of Birth.
  5. Enter the Required Details: Fill in the necessary information accurately in the provided fields.
  6. Submit and View: After entering the details, click on the “Submit” button. Your e-Admit Card is displayed on the screen.
  7. Download and Print: Once you have verified all the details, download the e-Admit Card as a PDF file and take at least two clear printouts

If Any Discrepancy on UPSC Admit Card 2025

If there are any discrepancies in the details provided on your UPSC CSE Admit Card, it’s important to immediately reach out to the relevant authorities for resolution. If the candidate does not alert the authorities before the examination, the candidate might have to face difficulties on the exam day. It’s important to address the issues promptly to ensure a smooth examination process. Candidates should contact the concerned authorities

  • If your name is misspelt
  • If your PwD/DA status is incorrect
  • If a different test city is assigned than the one you selected during IAS Registration
  • If your photograph is not visible
  • If you encounter difficulties in downloading the admit card despite successful registration.

In case of discrepancy, contact the UPSC helpline from the contacts below.

Phone number- 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543
Email- feedback-upsc@gov.in

UPSC CSE Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

  1. For the blank answers, no marks are deducted.
  2. In General Studies (Paper I), each question is of 2 marks, and there is a negative marking of 0.66 marks
  3. In CSAT (Paper-II), each question is of 2.5 marks and a negative marking of 0.833 marks for each wrong answer marked.
  4. The prelims marks will not be included in the final result (merit list).
  5. Paper II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination is qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
  6. For every incorrect answer, 1/3rd marks of the total mark is deducted.
Papers Subjects No. of Questions Marks Duration
Paper 1 General Studies 100 200 2 hours
Paper 2 CSAT 80 200 2 hours

Documents to Carry Along with the Admit Card

The candidates must note the important documents to take during the UPSC Prelims Exam 2025, along with the UPSC CSE Admit Card 2025.

  • Photograph: Candidates must keep two passport-size photographs.
  • Admit card: The UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025 is a mandatory document to be carried out during the exam.
  • Other documents: Photo ID Proof like PAN Card/Aadhaar/Passport, E-Aadhaar with a photograph/permanent driving license/voter’s card/ Bank Passbook with photo ID proof.

Items Allowed & Prohibited to Carry to the UPSC Exam Centre

To make the examination process smooth, candidates must check the list of items that can be carried to the exam hall and those that are prohibited.

Items Allowed Items Prohibited
Printed e-Admit Card
Black ballpoint pen
Passport-sized photograph
Transparent Water Bottle
Valid Identity Proof
Analog Watch
Jewellary
Incendiary Material
Ornaments
Bags & Luggage
Study Material- Books & Notes
Communication Device
Valuable Items

UPSC Prelims Exam Centre 2025

UPSC CSE Prelims Exam is scheduled to be conducted at 80 exam centres for which the complete list has been already released with the official notification.

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UPSC Admit Card 2025- FAQs

Is UPSC Admit Card 2025 Out?

UPSC Admit Card 2025 for CSE Prelims Exam has been released on 13th May 2025.

How to download UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025?

UPSC Prelims Admit Card 2025 has been released online at www.upsc.gov.in and candidates need their roll number/registration ID to download their hall tickets.

Will I receive UPSC Admit Card through email/post?

No, you have to download your admit cards from the official website only.

How many days before UPSC released admit card?

UPSC has released UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 12 days before the exam date.

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