upsc cse
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025
IAS/IPS/IFS Recruitment | 979 Vacancies
Apply Before: 21 February 2025
Deadline: 21 February 2025
📌 Core Information
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
- Total Vacancies: 979 (CSE) + 150 (IFoS) = 1,129 posts
- Top Posts: IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, IAAS
- Application Fee:
- General/OBC: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempted
- Official Notification: Download PDF (Direct Link)
📅 Critical Dates
📝 Apply Start
22 Jan 2025
⏳ Last Date
21 Feb 2025
📝 Prelims Exam
25 May 2025
📝 Mains Exam
22 Aug 2025
Correction Window: 22-28 February 2025
Note: Age calculated as of 1 August 2025 (Born: 2 Aug 1993 - 1 Aug 2004)
Note: Age calculated as of 1 August 2025 (Born: 2 Aug 1993 - 1 Aug 2004)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as of 1 Aug 2025)
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General | 21 | 32 |
| OBC | 21 | 35 |
| SC/ST | 21 | 37 |
| PwBD | 21 | 42 |
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's degree from recognized university
- Final year students eligible for Prelims
- MBBS students without internship completion may apply
Nationality
- Indian citizen for IAS/IPS
- Nepal/Bhutan citizens eligible for other services
Attempt Limits
- General: 6 attempts
- OBC: 9 attempts
- SC/ST: No limit
📝 Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies I | History, Polity, Geography, Economy, Science, Current Affairs | 200 | 2 hours |
| General Studies II (CSAT) | Comprehension, Reasoning, Analytical Ability | 200 | 2 hours |
Note: CSAT is qualifying (33% required), Negative marking: 0.66/0.83 per wrong answer
Main Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II-IV | General Studies I-IV | 250 each |
| Paper VI-VII | Optional Subjects | 250 each |
Total Marks: 1,750 + 275 (Interview) = 2,025
📚 Syllabus Overview
Prelims
- GS Paper I: Current events, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science
- CSAT: Comprehension, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, Decision-making
Mains
- Essay: Critical analysis of contemporary issues
- GS I: Heritage, History, Geography, Society
- GS II: Governance, Constitution, International Relations
- GS III: Economy, Agriculture, Security, Disaster Management
- GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, Aptitude
- Optional: Any two subjects from approved list
Note: Detailed syllabus available in official notification
📤 How to Apply
- Complete One-Time Registration at upsconline.nic.in
- Upload documents:
- Photo: 3KB-40KB (JPEG)
- Signature: 1KB-40KB (JPEG)
- ID Proof: Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License
- Pay fee (if applicable) via SBI Net Banking/Credit/Debit/UPI
- Select exam center preference
- Submit before 21 February 2025 (6 PM)
Critical: No changes allowed in exam center/optional subject after submission
🔗 Essential Links
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Disclaimer: Information verified against UPSC Notification No. 04/2025-CSP dated 22 January 2025. Always check upsc.gov.in for updates.
Last updated: 4 July 2025
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