UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Papers PDF – Set-Wise Download (GS & CSAT)
The wait is over! The UPSC Prelims 2025 question papers are now available for download. Candidates who appeared for the exam on May 25, 2025, can now access the General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and CSAT (Paper 2) question papers – categorized into Set A, B, C, and D.
Let’s break it down for you with all the key details and direct download links!
📌 Exam Overview: UPSC Prelims 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2025 |
| Exam Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Mode of Examination | Offline (Pen & Paper) |
| Total Marks | 400 (200 per paper) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours per paper |
| Language Medium | English & Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd of marks deducted for wrong answers |
| Paper 1 (GS) Timing | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
| Paper 2 (CSAT) Timing | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
📘 Paper 1 – General Studies (GS): Key Highlights
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 200
Nature: Merit Ranking (marks count for selection to Mains)
Subjects Covered:
Polity
History
Geography
Economy
Science & Technology
Environment
Current Affairs
📙 Paper 2 – CSAT: Key Highlights
Total Questions: 80
Total Marks: 200
Nature: Qualifying Paper (Minimum 33% required)
Subjects Included:
Reading Comprehension
Logical Reasoning
Basic Numeracy & Quantitative Aptitude
| Category | Subjects (Click here to download Question papers) |
| CISF AC(EXE) LDCE-2025 | General ability and Intelligence and Professional Skill |
| Essay, Precis Writing and Comprehension | |
| National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2025 | Mathematics |
| General Ability Test | |
| Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2025 | English |
| General Knowledge | |
| Elementary Mathematics | |
| Combined Geo-Scientist (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 | Paper – I General Studies |
| Paper – II Chemistry | |
| Paper – II Geology / Hydrogeology | |
| Paper – II Geophysics |
✅ What’s Next After Prelims?
Candidates who meet the cutoff in Paper 1 and qualify CSAT will be shortlisted for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025. Remember, Prelims marks are not counted in the final merit—they’re just a gateway to the next stage.
📎 Where to Get Official PDFs?
Although coaching platforms have released the paper quickly, the official UPSC papers will be uploaded soon at:
Navigate to:
Examinations → Previous Question Papers → Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam 2025
📝 Final Words
The UPSC Prelims is the first hurdle in one of the most competitive exams in the country. Make sure to analyze your performance using these question papers and prepare strategically for Mains.
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