UPSC Question Paper 2025 PDF Download: UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 GS & CSAT Papers (Set A, B, C, D)

May 26, 2025, 11:23 IST

UPSC Question Paper 2025 PDF Download: The UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 was conducted on May 25, 2025, with GS Paper 1 and CSAT. Get UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Papers (Set A, B, C, D) for GS and CSAT which contain questions from Polity, Economy, History, Geography, Science & Current Affairs, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension. Analyse trends, difficulty level, and key topics for UPSC CSE 2025 preparation. Download the UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Question Paper PDF now!

UPSC Question Paper 2025
UPSC Question Paper 2025

UPSC Question Paper 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the GS Papeer of Civil Service Examination (CSE) prelims examination on May 25, 2025, to recruit eligible candidates for IAS, IPS and Group A services in the Indian government. For reference, aspirants can also check the UPSC Question Paper 2025 to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level. UPSC CSE Paper 1, i.e., GS (General Studies), was conducted from 09:30 am to 11:30 am, while UPSC CSE Paper 2, i.e., CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test), was conducted from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. 

Those preparing for the UPSC Exam can check this page for the UPSC Prelims Question Paper. The UPSC question paper 2025 will be provided in a PDF format. Aspirants can simply click on the PDF link to download the question papers.

UPSC Question Paper 2025

The UPSC Question Paper 2025 helps candidates in understanding the important topics and their relative importance in the examination. Candidates planning to take the examination in the upcoming year must download and solve the UPSC Prelims Question Paper 2025 from the direct link provided below. The UPSC question paper helps in getting insights into the topics that are repeatedly asked in the examination. By understanding the structure of the UPSC CSE Question Paper 2025, students will be able to enhance their understanding of exam-relevant subjects and modify their approach accordingly.

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Download UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper – Set-wise PDF

The UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper has been released. Candidates can click on the direct link below to download the UPSC GS Question paper 2025 setwise papers. UPSC GS Question Paper 2025 has 100 questions for 200 marks. The marks obtained by candidates in UPSC GS Paper 2025 will be calculated to shortlist candidates for the mains examination.

UPSC GS Question Paper 2025: PDF Download

The UPSC GS Question Paper 2025 has 100 questions for 200 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours. The questions were asked from different subjects such as polity, geography, history, economy, science and technology, current affairs, etc. Candidates can click on the direct link below to download the UPSC GS Question Paper 2025. 

UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set A)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set B)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set C)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set D)

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UPSC CSAT Question Paper 2025: PDF Download

The UPSC CSAT Question Paper 2025 has 80 questions for 200 marks. The duration of the exam is 2 hours. The questions were asked from different subjects, such as reading comprehension, English, and quantitative aptitude. Candidates can click on the direct link below to download the UPSC CSAT Question Paper 2025. 

UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set A)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set B)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set C)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025 (Set D)

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UPSC Question Paper 2025: Key Highlights

The UPSC Prelims Exam 2025 is conducted in two shifts, i.e., GS Paper 1 in the morning shift and GS Paper 2 in the afternoon shift. Candidates will be able to download the UPSC Question Papers 2025 for GS and CSAT from here. Check the table below for UPSC Question Paper 2025 key highlights

Exam Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Exam Name

Civil Service Preliminary Exam 2025

Exam Date

May 25, 2025

UPSC Prelims Papers

General Studies Paper I - 9:30 to 11:30

General Studies Paper II - 2:30 to 4:30

Mode of Exam

Offline

Total Marks

400 (200 Each Paper)

Negative Marking

1/3rd for Incorrect Answers

Language

English and Hindi

Official Website

upsc.gov.in

 UPSC IAS Question Paper Pattern 2025

The UPSC question paper is conducted in offline mode. The paper carries a maximum of 400 marks, with each worth 200 marks. It is an objective test containing 180 multiple-choice questions. The medium of the paper is English and Hindi. The CSAT paper will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.

 

Those who qualify in the prelims exam will be called for the Civil Services (Main) Examination. The marks obtained in the preliminary exam will not be counted for final selection. Check the table below for the UPSC question paper pattern.

Subject

Nature Of Paper

No. of Questions

Exam Duration

Marks

Paper I - General Studies

Merit Ranking (Marks will be counted in Final merit)

100

2 Hours

200

Paper II - General Studies (CSAT)

Qualifying in nature

80

2 Hours

200

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    Yes, to qualify CSAT Paper candidates need 33%.
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    Direct link to download UPSC Question Paper 2025 for Set A, B, C, D are provided above

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