The UPSC announced that 14,161 candidates have qualified for the CSE Mains after the Prelims held on May 25, 2025. With 979 vacancies up for grabs, successful aspirants must complete documentation by June 25 and gear up for the Mains, slated to begin August 22. While Prelims marks won’t count toward the final merit, the cut-off trend and vacancy-high ratio intensify competition. The official websites have published the roll number lists, answer keys, and cut-off data to help aspirants track progress.