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UPSC Prelims 2025 Concludes with Mixed Difficulty Levels Across Papers

Candidates found Paper 1 easier but time-consuming, while Paper 2 (CSAT) maintained a moderate difficulty level, testing aptitude and reasoning skills.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is conducting the Civil Services Prelims examination (CSE Prelims) today, May 25. The first shift is over and the second one is underway
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Candidates coming out of the examination centre after giving the UPSC exam in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)
Candidates coming out of an exam centre after appearing in the civil services 2025 prelims in Lucknow on May 25. (Deepak Gupta/HT photo)

Overview

  • The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) Prelims 2025 was conducted on May 25, 2025, in two shifts across India.
  • Paper 1, covering subjects like Polity, History, Geography, and Science, was considered easier than last year but time-consuming for many candidates.
  • Paper 2 (CSAT) tested comprehension, logical reasoning, and basic numeracy, with candidates describing it as moderately challenging and balanced.
  • Candidates were required to carry admit cards, valid photo IDs, and black ballpoint pens; electronic devices and personal items were prohibited inside exam halls.
  • The official answer key for the Prelims will be released after the completion of the entire exam cycle, including Mains and Personality Test stages.