The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of India’s most prestigious and competitive exams, recruiting candidates for elite Group A and Group B services, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and Indian Revenue Service (IRS), among others. The UPSC CSE 2025 notification was officially released on 22 January 2025.
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Notification Release | 22 January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 22 January 2025 |
| Application End Date | 18 February 2025 (extended) |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22 August 2025 onwards |
| Interview (Personality Test) | Jan–Mar 2026 (tentative) |
| Final Result Declaration | April 2026 (tentative) |
| Number of Vacancies | 979 |
| Exam Mode | Prelims: Offline (OMR), Mains: Offline (Descriptive) |
| Language of Exam | English & Hindi |
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)
- Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
- Indian Information Service (IIS)
- Indian Trade Service (ITS)
- And more Group A/B central government services
- Starting Salary: ₹56,100 per month (Level 10)
- Total In-Hand: ₹70,000 to ₹90,000 per month approx.
- Growth: Significant increase with seniority
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university
- Age Limit (as on 1 August 2025):
- General: 21–32 years
- OBC: 21–35 years
- SC/ST: 21–37 years
- PwBD: Up to 42 years
- Number of Attempts:
- General: 6
- OBC: 9
- SC/ST: Unlimited (up to age limit)
- Nationality: Indian
- Preliminary Examination (Prelims): GS Paper I & CSAT (qualifying only)
- Main Examination (Mains): 9 descriptive papers (7 merit-based + 2 qualifying)
- Interview (Personality Test): 275 marks added to mains for final rank
- Visit upsc.gov.in
- Register using OTR or log in with existing credentials
- Fill out personal, educational, and contact details
- Upload photograph & signature
- Pay Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee
- Submit and print confirmation
| Stage | Mode | Type | Papers/Subjects | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Offline | Objective | GS Paper I & CSAT | 200 each |
| Mains | Offline | Descriptive | 7 merit + 2 qualifying | 1750 |
| Interview | Offline | Verbal | Personality Test | 275 |
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| UPSC Official Website | upsc.gov.in |
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The UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants to join the highest echelons of Indian governance. With 979 vacancies and a robust selection process, candidates should begin preparation early and stay up to date with official notices.
For latest updates, always refer to the official UPSC portal: upsc.gov.in
