If you have registered for UPSC CSE 2025, then now is the time to download your admit card. Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. The exam is scheduled to be held on 25 May 2025. Candidates can now download their admit card by visiting upsc.gov.in.
🔔 UPSC CSE 2025 – Exam Schedule
- 🗓 Exam Date: 25th May 2025 (Sunday)
- 🧾 Admit Card Released : It has been done
- 👤 Total Posts: Approx 979 (Including IAS, IPS, IFS)
- 🌳 Posts for IFS: 150 (Indian Forest Service)
🔍 How to download Admit Card?
- Firstly go to the UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the link “Admit Card – Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025” on the homepage
- Read the instructions and click “Yes”
- Now login (using Registration ID/Roll Number and Date of Birth)
- Admit card will appear on the screen – download and take a printout
📋What will be there in the admit card?
Check all the details given in the admit card carefully:
- Candidate’s name and date of birth
- Roll Number and Application Number
- Name and address of the examination centre
- Reporting time and exam time slot
- Candidate’s photograph and signature
- Important Instructions (Do’s & Don’ts)
❗ If there is any mistake in the admit card, contact UPSC immediately.
🧾 UPSC Civil Services Exam – Selection Process
UPSC CSE consists of three stages:
- Prelims- Screening Test
- Mains – Subjective Written Exam
- Interview – Personality Test
Based on the performance in these three rounds, a final merit list is prepared, on the basis of which selection is done in IAS, IPS, IFS and other services.
📝 Prelims Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Question | score | Time |
| Paper I | General Studies | 100 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | CSAT (Qualifying) | 80 | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: CSAT is only qualifying in which it is necessary to score 33%.
⚠️ Carry these things with you on the day of exam
- 🎫 Printed copy of admit card
- 🪪 A valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, DL etc.)
- 🖊 black ball pen
- Do not forget to reach the center on time.
- 📵 Do not carry mobile phones, smart watches, or other gadgets
📌 Conclusion
UPSC CSE 2025 admit card is now available, and the exam date is also near. Now is the time to strengthen your strategy and keep all the preparations complete for the exam day. Before appearing in this prestigious exam to be held on 25th May, make sure to check your admit card and documents.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Can I download UPSC admit card from mobile?
A. Yes, but a printed copy is mandatory for the exam.
Q. What to do if the admit card is not downloading?
A. Contact the UPSC helpline or change the browser and try again.
Q. Can I go to Mains if I fail in CSAT?
A. No, it is mandatory to score 33% in CSAT.