UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the admit card for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025. Candidates who have registered for this highly prestigious examination can now download their UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 2025 from the official websites — upsc.gov.in or upsconline.nic.in.
The Preliminary examination is scheduled to be held on 25 May 2025, and the admit card was released on 13 May 2025.

UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims Admit Card – Key Highlights
- Exam Name: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
- Admit Card Release Date: 13 May 2025
- Exam Date: 25 May 2025
- Mode of Admit Card: Online (e-Admit Card)
- Selection Process: Preliminary Exam → Mains Exam → Interview
- Total Vacancies: 979 (For IAS, IPS, IFS, etc.)
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How to Download UPSC CSE Prelims Admit Card 2025
Candidates can download their admit cards by using either their Registration ID or Roll Number. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Visit the official UPSC admit card portal: upsconline.nic.in
- Click on the link titled “e-Admit Card for Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025.”
- Choose the download option either “By Registration ID” or “By Roll Number.”
- Enter the required credentials like Registration ID/Roll Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha code.
- Click on “Submit” to access and download your e-Admit Card.
- Take a printout of the admit card and read the instructions mentioned on it carefully.
UPSC CSE 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IPS/IFS, etc.) is conducted in three rigorous stages:
1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
2. Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
3. Personality Test / Interview