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UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2025
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27 February 2025 | 04:08 AM
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2025. This year, UPSC offers 979 vacancies for the Civil Services Exam (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) and 150 for the Indian Forest Service (IFS). Those seeking a government officer career have a great opportunity here! The UPSC […]
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2025. This year, UPSC offers 979 vacancies for the Civil Services Exam (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) and 150 for the Indian Forest Service (IFS).
Those seeking a government officer career have a great opportunity here! The UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 is scheduled for 25th May 2025. The deadline for online applications is February 21, 2025 (Extended).
Here are all the essential details, including eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply.
UPSC Civil Services 2025 – Overview
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1129 |
| Application Start date | 22nd January 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 21st February 2025 (Extended) |
| Online Correction Date | 22-02-2015 to 28-02-2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25th May 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd August 2025 |
| Selection Processes | Prelims, Mains, Interview |
| Apply Link | https://upsc.gov.in/ |
UPSC Vacancy 2025
UPSC has released 1129 vacancies for the UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service.
Category-Wise UPSC Vacancy 2025
| Exam | Vacancies |
| Civil Services Exam (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, etc.) | 979 |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 |
| Total | 1129 |
Popular Services under UPSC CSE
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)
- Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)
UPSC Civil Services IAS / IFS Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying, candidates must check the eligibility criteria.
Educational Qualification
| Service | Educational Qualification |
| IAS / IPS / IRS | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream |
| IFS | Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Agriculture or Engineering |
Age Limit (as of 1st August 2025)
| Category | Age Limit | Age Relaxation |
| General | 21 – 32 years | No Relaxation |
| OBC | 21 – 35 years | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 21 – 37 years | 5 years |
| PwD | 21 – 42 years | 10 years |
Number of Attempts
| Category | Attempts Allowed |
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC/ST | Unlimited |
UPSC 2025 Exam Pattern
There are three phases to the UPSC CSE Exam:
- Prelims (Objective Type)
- Mains (Descriptive Type)
- Interview (Personality Test)
UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Negative Marking |
| Paper 1 | General Studies (GS) | 200 | 100 | 0.66 per wrong answer |
| Paper 2 | CSAT (Qualifying) | 200 | 80 | 0.83 per wrong answer |
- CSAT paper is qualifying (33% required to pass).
UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025
The Mains Exam is descriptive and carries 1750 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper A | Indian Language (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper B | English (Qualifying) | 300 |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Subject Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Subject Paper 2 | 250 |
UPSC Interview (Personality Test)
- This procedure carries 275 marks
- Final selection is based on Mains + Interview Marks (2025 Marks Total)
UPSC 2025 Syllabus
UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025
| General Studies Paper I |
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| General Studies Paper II (CSAT) |
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UPSC Mains Syllabus 2025
- General Studies
- Indian Heritage & Culture
- World & Indian History
- Indian Society
- Governance, Constitution & Polity
- International Relations
- Economic Development
- Science & Technology
- Ethics & Integrity
- Optional Subjects
Candidates can choose from literature, history, economics, public administration, sociology, geography, etc.
How to Apply for UPSC 2025?
Follow these simple steps to apply:
- Visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in.
- Click on “UPSC OTR Registration”.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, ID proof).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Review and submit the application form before 18th February 2025.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form.
UPSC Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / Female / PwD | No Fee |
UPSC 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 22nd January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 22nd January 2025 |
| Application Last Date | 21st February 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25th May 2025 |
| Mains Exam Date | 22nd August 2025 |
- Note: Admit Card will be available before the exam.
UPSC 2025 Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus properly
- Refer to NCERT books for basics
- Follow newspapers for current affairs
- Practice the previous year’s question papers
- Enroll in a test series
- Revise regularly
Conclusion
The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 is a golden opportunity for aspirants. With 979 vacancies for IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS, this is the most prestigious recruitment in India. Start your preparation now and apply before 18th February 2025!
For detailed notification, visit upsc.gov.in.
Good luck!