Latest Update (1 April 2025): The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the admit card for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025. Candidates who have successfully registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets from the official UPSC website.

How to Download UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025

Follow these steps to download your UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025: Examination is an important topic in this article.

1. Visit the official UPSC website (upsc.gov.in)
2. Click on the “e-Admit Card” section on the homepage
3. Look for “Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025”
4. Click on the download link for the IAS Prelims Admit Card
5. Enter your Registration ID/Roll Number or Application Number
6. Enter your Date of Birth in DD/MM/YYYY format
7. Enter the Captcha code displayed on the screen
8. Click on “Submit” button
9. Your UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card will appear on the screen
10. Download and take a printout on A4 size paper

Important Details Mentioned on UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025

The UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025 contains the following important information:

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Schedule

UPSC IAS Preliminary Examination 2025 Pattern

The UPSC IAS Preliminary Examination 2025 consists of two papers:

Note: Paper-II (CSAT) is of qualifying nature with a minimum qualifying mark of 33%. The marks obtained in CSAT will not be counted for determining the rank in the Preliminary Examination.

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Vacancy Details

The Union Public Service Commission has announced a total of 1,056 vacancies for the Civil Services Examination 2025, distributed across various services as follows:

Documents to Carry on UPSC IAS Prelims Examination Day

Candidates must carry the following documents to the examination center:

1. Admit Card: Printed copy of the UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025 (preferably in color)
2. Photo ID Proof: Original and valid Photo ID proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Driving License/Voter ID/Passport)
3. PwD Certificate: Original and photocopy of PwD Certificate (if applicable)
4. Scribe Documents: Scribe undertaking form and ID proof (if applicable)
5. Photographs: Two additional passport-sized photographs (same as uploaded in the application form)
6. COVID-19 Self-Declaration Form: Filled and signed (if required as per guidelines at that time)

Instructions for UPSC IAS Prelims Examination 2025

• Reach the examination center at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the examination
• Entry to the examination hall will be closed 30 minutes before the start of the examination
• Use only black ball point pen for filling OMR answer sheets
• Read the instructions on the admit card and examination booklet carefully
• Rough work should be done only in the space provided in the question booklet
• Both Paper-I and Paper-II are compulsory. You must appear for both papers to qualify
• Do not leave the examination hall without permission
• Maintain discipline and decorum during the examination

OMR Sheet Filling Instructions for UPSC IAS Prelims 2025

• Use only black ball point pen for filling in the OMR answer sheet
• Fill in your Roll Number, Name, and Test Form Number carefully in the designated spaces
• Mark your responses by darkening the corresponding bubbles completely
• Each question has four options (a, b, c, d). Mark only one option per question
• Ensure that your markings are dark enough to be detected by OMR scanner
• Do not make any stray marks on the OMR sheet
• Do not fold, tear, or damage the OMR sheet in any way
• Any changes in the answers should be completely erased and then marked clearly

What to do if there is a Discrepancy in UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025

If there is any discrepancy in your UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025, such as incorrect name, photograph, signature, category, etc., follow these steps immediately:

1. Contact the UPSC Facilitation Counter in person or over telephone (011-23385271, 011-23381125, 011-23098543)
2. Send an email to [email protected] with your Registration ID, Name, and details of the discrepancy
3. Visit the UPSC office at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi, if the issue is not resolved
4. Carry additional identity proof and relevant documents to the examination center

FAQ on UPSC IAS Prelims Admit Card 2025

UPSC IAS Prelims Examination 2025 Syllabus

Paper I – General Studies

• Current events of national and international importance
• History of India and Indian National Movement
• Indian and World Geography – Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World
• Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.
• Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development, Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector initiatives, etc.
• General issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
• General Science

Paper II – Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)

• Comprehension
• Interpersonal skills including communication skills
• Logical reasoning and analytical ability
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• General mental ability
• Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc.) – Class X level
• Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency etc.) – Class X level

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