UPSC CSE question paper 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the question papers for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSPE) 2025. Aspirants who appeared for the exam can now access the question papers directly from the UPSC’s official website, upsc.gov.in.
The preliminary exam was conducted on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in two shifts, with each shift lasting two hours. The examination comprised two papers: General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and General Studies (GS) Paper 2, commonly known as the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Both papers were held on the same day, with separate timings for each.
The timely release of question papers allows candidates to cross-check their responses, analyse the exam pattern, and prepare effectively for the next stages of the UPSC Civil Services selection process. Also, aspirants who are preparing to take exams next year can refer to the question papers and streamline their preparations in an effective manner.
UPSC CSE question paper 2025: Steps to access
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to access the UPSC CSE prelims question paper 2025 from the official website.
- Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in
- On the homepage, locate the “Examinations” tab.
- Click on the downward arrow and select “previous year question papers.”
- You will be redirected to a new window comprising a list of previous year question papers. Search for UPSC CSE prelims question papers 2025.
- Click on the relevant link, and question papers will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the UPSC CSE prelims question papers and keep them saved on your devices.
- You can also take a printout of the papers for your reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided
here to download the UPSC GS 1 question papers.
Aspirants can click on the link provided
here to download the UPSC GS 2 question papers.
Candidates can stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the question papers.