Civil Services Exam 2025: UPSC Releases Notification for 979 Vacancies

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. This year, the examination aims to fill approximately 979 vacancies across various prestigious services.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: February 11, 2025

Correction Window for OTR Profiles: February 12–18, 2025

Preliminary Examination Date: May 25, 2025

Application Process

Candidates can apply online through the official UPSC website, upsc.gov.in. Before applying, candidates must create a One-Time Registration (OTR) profile, which remains valid for life. Those who already have an OTR profile can proceed directly to fill out the application form.

Correction Window for OTR

New applicants have until January 18, 2025, to edit their OTR profiles. Additionally, after the application process closes, candidates can make corrections to their forms from February 12 to February 18, 2025.

Services Covered Under UPSC CSE 2025

The examination will recruit candidates for a wide range of services, including:

Group ‘A’ Services: Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and others such as Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Revenue Service, and Indian Railway Management Service.

Group ‘B’ Services: Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Delhi Andaman & Nicobar Islands Civil Service (DANICS), Pondicherry Civil Services, among others.

Examination Structure

The UPSC CSE is conducted in three stages:

Preliminary Exam: Objective-type questions with negative marking.

Main Exam: Written examination.

Personality Test/Interview: Final round to assess overall suitability.

Detailed information about the syllabus and examination pattern is available on the official UPSC website.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a graduation degree or equivalent. Final-year students awaiting results can also apply, provided they submit proof of passing before the interview stage. Medical professionals who haven’t completed their internships can apply provisionally but must submit proof of completion at the time of the interview.

Age Limit:

Candidates must be at least 21 years old as of August 1, 2025, and the upper age limit is 32 years. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories:

OBC: 9 attempts.

SC/ST: Unlimited attempts.

General: Maximum 6 attempts.

Application Fee

The application fee is ₹100, with exemptions for women, SC, ST, and PwD candidates.

Helpdesk Information

For queries and assistance, candidates can contact the UPSC facilitation counter at Gate ‘C’ on the UPSC campus. The center operates between 10 AM and 5 PM. Contact numbers:

011-23385271

011-23381125

011-23098543

This notification marks the beginning of one of the most competitive exams in India, offering a gateway to some of the country’s most prestigious civil services. Interested candidates are advised to apply promptly and prepare thoroughly.