UPSC Exam Centre 2025 List for Prelims: Check CSE State Wise Test City
UPSC Exam Centre List 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the list of 80 exam cities for the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025, scheduled for 25th May 2025. The exam centre list was published with the official notification on 22nd January 2025. While candidates can select their preferred test cities during the application process, final details of the allotted centre will be mentioned in the admit card. The exam centres are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis, and changes are allowed only in exceptional cases. Read below for the complete state-wise exam centre list, guidelines to check or change your centre, and other important details.
Key Points
- UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 exam centres announced for 80 Indian cities.
- Exam scheduled for May 25, 2025; notification released January 22, 2025.
- Centre details in admit card; early application advised due to seat limits.
UPSC Exam Centre 2025 List for Prelims: The UPSC Exam Centre 2025 list for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination has been released. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 on May 25, 2025, across 80 cities in India. These exam centres are strategically selected to accommodate the large number of aspirants applying from different states.
The complete UPSC CSE Exam Centre list was published along with the official notification on January 22, 2025. While the names of the test cities have been shared, the exact address of the exam centre will only be mentioned in the UPSC admit card 2025. Read on to find the state-wise list of UPSC IAS exam centres 2025 and other important details.
UPSC CSE Exam Centre 2025 – Highlights
- Exam Name: UPSC Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
- Organised by: Union Public Service Commission
- Exam Date: May 25, 2025
- Total Exam Cities: 80
- Exam Centre Allocation: Based on preference and first-come-first-serve basis
- Final Centre Details: To be mentioned in admit card
UPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Centres – Important Information
The UPSC Prelims Exam Centre list is made available each year through the official notification to allow candidates to make informed choices during the application process. Given that exam cities have a seating capacity limit (except for select cities like Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur), applicants are advised to apply early to secure their preferred test city.
In some rare or emergency situations, the Commission may allow a change in the exam centre based on its discretion. However, once a centre is allotted and reflected in the admit card, it generally cannot be changed.
UPSC Prelims Exam Centre 2025 – State Wise City List
Below is the complete city-wise list of UPSC IAS exam centres 2025 where the Preliminary exam is scheduled:
| Sl. No. | Centre | Sl. No. | Centre | Sl. No. | Centre |
| 1 | Agartala | 29 | Gurgaon | 57 | Port Blair |
| 2 | Agra | 30 | Gwalior | 58 | Prayagraj (Allahabad) |
| 3 | Ahmedabad | 31 | Hyderabad | 59 | Puducherry |
| 4 | Aizawl | 32 | Imphal | 60 | Pune |
| 5 | Ajmer | 33 | Indore | 61 | Raipur |
| 6 | Aligarh | 34 | Itanagar | 62 | Rajkot |
| 7 | Almora (Uttarakhand) | 35 | Jabalpur | 63 | Ranchi |
| 8 | Ananthapur | 36 | Jaipur | 64 | Sambalpur |
| 9 | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) | 37 | Jammu | 65 | Shillong |
| 10 | Bareilly | 38 | Jodhpur | 66 | Shimla |
| 11 | Bengaluru | 39 | Jorhat | 67 | Siliguri |
| 12 | Bhopal | 40 | Kargil | 68 | Srinagar |
| 13 | Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) | 41 | Kochi | 69 | Srinagar (Uttarakhand) |
| 14 | Chandigarh | 42 | Kohima | 70 | Surat |
| 15 | Chennai | 43 | Kolkata | 71 | Thane |
| 16 | Coimbatore | 44 | Kozhikode (Calicut) | 72 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 17 | Cuttack | 45 | Leh | 73 | Tiruchirappalli |
| 18 | Dehradun | 46 | Lucknow | 74 | Tirupati |
| 19 | Delhi | 47 | Ludhiana | 75 | Udaipur |
| 20 | Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | 48 | Madurai | 76 | Varanasi |
| 21 | Dharwar | 49 | Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) | 77 | Vellore |
| 22 | Dispur | 50 | Mumbai | 78 | Vijayawada |
| 23 | Faridabad | 51 | Mysuru | 79 | Vishakhapatnam |
| 24 | Gangtok | 52 | Nagpur | 80 | Warangal |
| 25 | Gautam Buddh Nagar | 53 | Nasik | - | - |
| 26 | Gaya | 54 | Navi Mumbai | - | - |
| 27 | Ghaziabad | 55 | Panaji (Goa) | - | - |
| 28 | Gorakhpur | 56 | Patna | - | - |
Note 1: There is a seat limit at each exam centre, except Chennai, Dispur, Kolkata, and Nagpur.
Note 2: UPSC has the authority to change the centre depending on administrative or logistical requirements.
How to Check UPSC Prelims Exam Centre 2025?
To find your allotted UPSC IAS exam centre, follow these steps:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
- Check notifications: Monitor updates in the ‘What's New’ or ‘Examination’ sections.
- Log in: Use your registration ID and password after the admit card is released.
- Download Admit Card: Your exam centre, along with other details, will be available in the admit card.
Can You Change the UPSC Exam Centre?
In exceptional cases, UPSC allows candidates to request a change in the allotted UPSC Prelims exam centre. If required, follow these steps:
- Visit upsc.gov.in and look for the window to request a change.
- Use the toll-free number 1800-11-8711 or email at upsc@nic.in for assistance.
However, such requests are considered at the sole discretion of the Commission. It’s best to select your preferred centre carefully during the application process.
Candidates must choose their UPSC exam centre 2025 wisely, as changes after allotment are generally not allowed. Since the allotment follows a first-come-first-serve rule and certain centres fill up quickly, early application is recommended. Keep an eye on the official UPSC portal for updates and download your admit card to confirm your exam city.
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