UPSC IAS Prelims Question Papers 2025 (Released) : Download Question Papers PDFs

UPSC IAS Prelims Question Papers 2025 (Released) : Download Question Papers PDFs

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on May 26, 2025 02:27 PM IST | #UPSC CSE
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Union Public Service Commission has released the UPSC IAS prelims question paper 2025 on May 26, 2025 on the official website. The UPSC IAS 2025 prelims question paper has been released at upsc.gov.in. Candidates can access the UPSC IAS prelims question paper in PDF format. All the previous years UPSC exam question papers will be available in a separate section for the candidates.

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  1. UPSC IAS Dates 2025
  2. Steps to check the UPSC IAS prelims question paper 2025
  3. Previous Year Prelims Question Papers - UPSC
UPSC IAS Prelims Question Papers 2025 (Released) : Download Question Papers PDFs
UPSC IAS Prelims Question Papers 2025 (Released) : Download Question Papers PDFs

UPSC releases the UPSC IAS Civil Service (Prelims & Main) question papers for the candidates to have a better preparation. Referring to the last 10 years UPSC question papers with answers pdf will improve their knowledge on the subject and their confidence. UPSC IAS exam is considered the toughest exam in India. A consistent preparation and concentration level is required to crack the UPSC IAS examination 2025. Check the below article to know more -

UPSC IAS Question Paper 2025 - Prelims

Subject
Official UPSC IAS Question Paper
Paper 1 - General Studies
Download here
Paper 2 - General Studies
Download here

UPSC IAS Dates 2025

We will upload the UPSC IAS 2025 prelims question papers soon after its release. Candidates can refer to the below table to know the UPSC IAS 2025 dates -

UPSC IAS Question Paper Date 2025

Event

Date

UPSC IAS Exam Date

May 25, 2025

UPSC IAS Question Paper Date 2025

May 26, 2025

UPSC IAS Result Date 2025

To be announced

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Steps to check the UPSC IAS prelims question paper 2025

  • Go to the UPSC official website, upsc.gov.in.

  • Click on ‘Examination’ on the homepage.

  • Under that, click on ‘Previous Question Papers’. You can also click on 'Active examinations'.

  • Search for the ‘UPSC IAS exam’.

  • The UPSC IAS prelims question paper 2025 will be there. All the Previous Years UPSC Exam Question Papers will also be displayed.

  • Download the UPSC IAS prelims 2025 question paper and the previous year papers for future reference.

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Previous Year Prelims Question Papers - UPSC

The UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers will be updated after its release. Candidates can click the link from the table below to download the UPSC IAS question papers. On the official website, the last 10 years UPSC question papers with answers pdf will also be present.

UPSC IAS 2025 Prelims Question Paper

Subject

Download link

GS Paper 1

Check here

GS Paper 2

Check here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. When will the UPSC IAS question paper be released?

The UPSC IAS prelims question papers has been released on May 26, 2025.

2. How to check the UPSC IAS prelims question paper?

Candidates can check the UPSC IAS 2025 question papers from the official website.

3. How are the UPSC IAS previous year papers useful?

Candidates can solve UPSC Previous Year Question Papers to improve their preparation and manage their time.

4. How many subjects are there in the UPSC IAS exam 2025?

The UPSC IAS prelims exam consists of GS Paper 1 and GS Paper 2.

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Questions related to UPSC CSE

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If you want to give IAS exam then you should complete your graduation first or also if you are in your last year of graduation then you can fill the application form.

To know more, refer this:

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/upsc-ias-application-form

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If you want to become an IAS or IPS officer after completing your 12th in PCMC ,  focus on graduation because the UPSC Civil Services exam requires you to have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. You can choose any graduation stream, but many students prefer degrees like Political Science, Public Administration, History, or Sociology because these subjects help build a strong foundation for the UPSC syllabus. it’s not mandatory to pick these; you can also pursue Science, Commerce, or Arts as long as you complete your graduation. Along with your degree,  start preparing for the UPSC exam early by reading newspapers, improving your general knowledge, and practicing answer writing. So, after 12th, pick a degree you are comfortable with, and plan your UPSC preparation alongside

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Yes, even if you have an ECE diploma, you can still become an IAS officer. However, you must graduate from an accredited college in any field in order to apply for the IAS exam (UPSC). A diploma is insufficient on its own.

First, enroll in a degree program such as a B.A., B.Sc., or B.Tech (lateral entry is acceptable). You can then get ready for the IAS exam. Many IAS officers have backgrounds in the arts, sciences, or diploma programs. So don't worry, just finish your graduation first and move on.

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IRAS (Indian Railway Accounts Service) officers can be posted in both cities and rural areas since Indian Railways has offices and operations nationwide. They typically work in divisional offices, zonal offices, workshops, and production units. Transfers do happen but are usually not very frequent and depend on government policies and organizational needs.

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To become an IAS officer, you must clear the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), and then undergo training at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA). While any bachelor's degree is acceptable, choosing a degree that aligns with the UPSC syllabus, particularly in humanities and social sciences, can be advantageous.

UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE):

This is the primary exam for becoming an IAS officer, involving three stages: Preliminary, Main, and Personality Test (Interview).

Any Bachelor's Degree:

A graduate degree from a recognized university is the basic requirement to be eligible for the CSE.

Beneficial Degrees:

Degrees in humanities and social sciences, such as Bachelor of Arts (BA), can be helpful due to the syllabus overlap with subjects like History, Political Science, Sociology, and Economics.

Optional Subject:

You can choose an optional subject in the Mains exam, and a BA degree can provide a wide range of options.

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