The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) is set to release the much-awaited UPPCS Mains Result 2025 in the coming days, following the successful completion of the mains examination held from June 29 to July 2, 2025. Candidates can check their results on the official UPPSC website, uppsc.up.nic.in, once announced.
This exam, held in two daily sessions, covered eight descriptive papers including General Hindi, Essay, and six General Studies papers with a focus on UP-specific topics. The Mains result will determine candidates’ eligibility for the final interview round in this competitive recruitment for 220 PCS posts.
Historically, mains cutoffs for the General category have ranged between 920 and 1000 marks out of 1500, with minimum qualifying marks set at 40% for General and 35% for reserved categories. Aspirants are advised to prepare for the interview and keep all necessary documents ready for verification once the results are announced on the official UPPSC website.
UPPSC Mains 2025: Posts and Selection Process
The UPPSC Mains 2025 was held between June 29 and July 2, 2025 in two shifts daily. Given below are the details of posts and selection process for the UPPSC Examination for the session 2024-25.
Posts: 220 (PCS), with 947 total posts in the recruitment cycle
Selection Process: Prelims (held on December 22, 2024), Mains (held between June 29 – July 2, 2025), and Personal Interview
The mains exam featured eight descriptive papers: General Hindi, Essay, and six General Studies papers (including two UP-specific GS papers following recent reforms). Each paper was 3 hours long, with no optional subjects or negative marking.
Candidates who make it to the merit list after the mains will be called for the personal interview round.
UPPSC Mains 2025 Result: Expected Date
Based on past trends, the UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2025 is expected to be announced within 3 to 4 weeks after the conclusion of the mains exam, which ended on July 2, 2025.
Historically, UPPSC has released mains results approximately 3 to 5 weeks after the exam, allowing time for evaluation of the descriptive papers and preparation of merit lists. For example, previous mains results were typically declared between late July and early August following a late June or early July exam schedule.
Candidates can expect the UPPCS Mains Result 2025 to be declared between mid-July and early August 2025, likely around July 20 to August 5, 2025. The official announcement will be made on the UPPSC website (uppsc.up.nic.in).
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates and result notifications.
UPPSC Mains Cut off 2025: Previous Year Trends
The cut-off marks are the minimum scores required by a candidate to qualify for the next stage of the examination. Understanding the UPPCS cut-off trends from previous years is crucial for aspirants aiming to secure a place in the merit list.
The UPPSC PCS Mains cutoffs have shown a generally stable to slightly rising trend over recent years, influenced by exam difficulty, number of vacancies, and candidate performance. For the General category, mains cutoffs typically range between 920 to 1000 marks (out of total marks, usually around 1500), with slight fluctuations year to year. Other categories’ cutoffs vary accordingly, with OBC cutoffs around 880-960, SC around 750-880, and ST around 700-820 in recent cycles.
Qualifying Marks
Minimum qualifying marks for mains are typically set at:
40% for General and Other categories
35% for SC/ST categories
Candidates scoring below these thresholds are disqualified regardless of rank.
With the UPPSC PCS Mains Result 2025 expected imminently, thousands of aspirants are on edge, hoping to secure a place in the next phase of Uttar Pradesh’s most prestigious civil services recruitment. The result will not only determine eligibility for the interview but also set the tone for final selection in one of the state’s most sought-after government jobs
Candidates are advised to start preparing for the interview round, focusing on current affairs, state-specific issues, and personality development. All required documents and certificates should be kept ready for verification during the interview process.
