The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has officially announced the results for the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2025. This crucial first step in the state's prestigious recruitment drive determines which candidates will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
Result Declared: Key Details and Statistics
The Commission has declared that a total of 11,727 candidates have successfully cleared the preliminary examination. These aspirants are now eligible to appear for the UPPSC PCS Mains examination, which is the subsequent stage. The results have been made available for download on the official UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in.
The preliminary exam was conducted on October 12, 2025, across 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh. The test was held in two shifts: the first from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and the second from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. According to reports, out of over 6.26 lakh registered candidates, approximately 2.65 lakh actually appeared for the exam. The attendance scenario in Prayagraj highlighted the trend, where only 14,339 out of 28,368 registered candidates (50.54%) were present.
Journey to the Result: Answer Key and Objections
The declaration of the final result followed a transparent process involving candidate feedback. The Commission had initially released the provisional answer keys on October 18, 2025. Candidates were given a window to raise objections against any answers they believed were incorrect.
After reviewing all the objections submitted by applicants, UPPSC experts prepared a final answer key. This revised and finalized answer key formed the basis for evaluating the answer sheets and preparing the merit list for the UPPSC PCS 2025 prelims result announced today.
How to Download Your UPPSC Prelims Result 2025
Follow these simple steps to check and download your result from the UPPSC portal:
- Visit the official UPPSC website: uppsc.up.nic.in.
- On the homepage, look for and click on the link designated for 'UPPSC PCS Prelims Result 2025' or a similar notification.
- You will be redirected to a login page. Enter your required credentials such as roll number/registration number and date of birth/password.
- Your result and qualifying status will be displayed on the screen. Carefully check all details.
- Download the PDF of your result and take a printout for future reference during the mains examination process.
The UPPSC PCS examination is a comprehensive three-tier state-level selection process for various administrative posts within the Uttar Pradesh government. It consists of the Preliminary exam (screening stage), the Main exam (written descriptive test), and finally, a Personality Test or Interview.
Candidates who have qualified the prelims must now focus their preparation on the demanding Mains examination syllabus. The Commission will announce the schedule for the UPPSC PCS Mains exam, including the release of admit cards, on its official website in the coming days. All future updates will be communicated exclusively through the UPPSC's online portal, so candidates are advised to monitor it regularly.
