UPSC CSE Final Result 2025 OUT (Direct Link) - Download Scorecard @ upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Final Result Overview

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) annually to recruit candidates for prestigious services like IAS, IPS, and IFS. The final merit list for CSE 2025 has been released today, March 6, 2026, recommending 958 candidates for appointment against 1129 notified vacancies. This merit list is prepared based on the combined performance in Mains written examination and Personality Test (interview). Candidates can download the PDF from the official website. Following the result, the government will proceed with service allocation, medical examination, and training assignments through the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). Stay tuned to upsc.gov.in for marks and cutoff details, expected within 15 days.

UPSC CSE Important Dates

• Notification released: 20 January 2025
• Applications Open: 22 January 2025
• Last date to apply: 21 February 2026
• Exam Date Prelims: 25 May 2025
• Exam Date Mains: 22 August 2025
• Result / Merit List Release: 6 March 2026
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

UPSC CSE Application Fee

• General / OBC: Rs. 100/-
• SC / ST / Female / PH: Nil
• Payment Mode: Online through debit/credit card, net banking, or other digital modes during the application window.

UPSC CSE vacancies Details

• The UPSC notified a total of 1129 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination 2025, covering various All India Services and Group A Central Civil Services. Out of these, 958 candidates have been recommended in the final merit list. Detailed category-wise and service-wise breakup is available in the official notification. For reference, last year's breakdown included significant allocations for IAS (around 180), IPS (150), and IFS (30), with reservations for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD as per government norms.

UPSC CSE Salary 2026

• Entry-level officers in UPSC services are appointed under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Basic pay starts at Level 10, with allowances like DA (currently 50%), HRA, TA, and perks such as official residence, medical facilities, and pension. In-hand salary varies by posting (metro vs. rural). Promotions lead to higher levels up to Cabinet Secretary (Level 18).

UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent. Candidates appearing for final year exams are also eligible, provided they submit proof of passing by the specified date.
  • Final-year students must produce degree certificates during the DoPT verification stage.
  • Equivalent qualifications approved by the government are accepted.
• Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025): 21 to 32 years for general category candidates.
  • Calculated from the first day of August in the exam year.
• Mandatory Requirement: Nationality - Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan; Tibetan refugee or Indian origin migrant from specified countries with intent to settle permanently.
  • Number of attempts: 6 for general, 9 for OBC, unlimited for SC/ST till age limit.
• Age Relaxation: OBC - 3 years; SC/ST - 5 years; PwBD - 10 years (additional to category relaxation); Ex-servicemen - 5 years; Jammu & Kashmir domicile (1980-89) - 5 years.
  • Cumulative relaxations not exceeding prescribed limits.
• Any other official conditions: Physical standards for IPS/IRS (IT), etc.; no bar on marital status, but medical fitness mandatory post-recommendation.

How To Check & Download UPSC CSE Final Result

1. Visit the official UPSC website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the "What's New" or "Examination" section on the homepage.
3. Look for the link titled "Civil Services Examination, 2025 - Final Results" under recent updates.
4. Click on the provided direct download link for the merit list PDF (e.g., CSE_2025_FR_Eng_06032026.pdf).
5. The PDF will open; search for your name or roll number using Ctrl+F (list is in merit order with Roll No., Name, Rank).
6. Verify your details against the recommended candidates.
7. Download the PDF to your device for records.
8. Print a copy for reference during service allocation and training.
9. For scorecard/marks, revisit the site after 15 days; enter roll number and DOB to access.

UPSC CSE Final Result Expected Cutoff Marks

• The final merit list for UPSC CSE 2025 is based on aggregate marks from the Main Examination (1750 marks) and Personality Test (275 marks), totaling 2025 marks. Individual marksheets and category-wise cutoffs will be uploaded on upsc.gov.in within 15 days of the result declaration. Last year's (2024) final cutoffs for reference: General - 947, OBC - 898, SC - 858, ST - 841 (out of 2025). These vary annually based on vacancies, difficulty, and candidate performance. No official cutoffs for 2025 yet; check the website for updates. The merit list PDF lists recommended candidates in order but does not include marks.

UPSC CSE Selection Process

• Stage 1: Preliminary Examination: Objective-type screening test with two papers (General Studies Paper I and CSAT Paper II). Marks of GS I count for merit; CSAT is qualifying (33% minimum).
  • Held on 25 May 2025; around 5-6 lakh candidates appeared.
• Stage 2: Main Examination: Descriptive written exam with 9 papers (Essay, GS I-IV, Optional I-II, Indian Language, English). Total 1750 marks.
  • Conducted over 5 days starting 22 August 2025; tests depth of knowledge and analytical skills.
• Final: Personality Test (Interview): 275-mark oral board assessment on personality, communication, and awareness. Conducted in Delhi from December 2025 onwards.
  • Overall merit based on Mains + Interview (2025 total marks); no separate cutoff for interview.