The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the results of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025, held on May 25, 2025. Candidates have been shortlisted for both the Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (Main) Examinations. A submission window from June 16 to June 25 has been announced for uploading required details. Results for four candidates have been withheld. The full list and further instructions are available on the official UPSC website.
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