The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Services Exam Notifications 2025 on January 22, 2025. A total of 1129 vacancies have been announced this year, with 979 for the Civil Services (IAS, IPS, etc.) and 150 for the Indian Forest Service (IFoS).
Candidates can now apply online until February 11, 2025, via the official website. Below, find a detailed breakdown of the vacancies, application process, exam pattern, and essential links.
Category-wise Vacancies for Civil Services (CSE)
Category |
Number of Vacancies |
|
General |
408 |
|
OBC |
259 |
|
SC |
150 |
|
ST |
72 |
|
EWS |
90 |
|
Total |
979 |
Reserved Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)
Disability Category |
Number of Vacancies |
|
(a) Blindness and low vision |
12 |
|
(b) Deaf and hard of hearing |
7 |
|
(c) Locomotor disability (including cerebral palsy) |
10 |
|
(d) Multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness) |
9 |
|
Total |
38 |
Event |
Date |
|
Notification Release Date |
January 22, 2025 |
|
Start of Online Application |
January 22, 2025 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
February 11, 2025 (up to 6:00 PM) |
|
Application Modification Period |
February 12–18, 2025 |
|
Prelims Exam Date |
May 25, 2025 |
Paper |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
|
General Studies I |
100 |
200 |
2 hours |
|
General Studies II (CSAT) |
80 |
200 |
2 hours |
Paper |
Marks |
|
Paper A: Indian Language |
300 (Qualifying) |
|
Paper B: English |
300 (Qualifying) |
|
Paper 1: Essay |
250 |
|
Paper 2–5: General Studies I-IV |
250 each |
|
Paper 6–7: Optional Subject Papers |
250 each |
|
Total (Written Test) |
1750 |
Aspect |
Details |
|
Educational Qualification |
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university |
|
Age Limit (as of 1 Aug 2025) |
21–32 years |
The minimum age for UPSC candidates is 21 years, while the maximum age for General Category is 32 years. Reserved category candidates receive a relaxation in the upper age limit.
Category |
Minimum Age |
Relaxation |
Maximum Age |
|
General |
21 Years |
No Relaxation |
32 Years |
|
OBC |
21 Years |
32+3 Years |
35 Years |
|
SC/ST |
21 Years |
32+5 Years |
37 Years |
|
Physically disabled (Blind, Deaf-mute, Orthopedically handicapped) |
21 Years |
32+10 Years |
42 Years |
|
Ex-serviceman discharged from duty due to disability |
General: 21 Years |
32+3 Years |
35 Years |
|
OBC: 21 Years |
32+3+3 Years |
38 Years |
|
|
SC/ST: 21 Years |
32+3+5 Years |
40 Years |
|
|
Ex-serviceman discharged after 5 years duty |
General: 21 Years |
32+5 Years |
37 Years |
|
OBC: 21 Years |
32+5+3 Years |
40 Years |
|
|
SC/ST: 21 Years |
32+5+5 Years |
42 Years |
|
Category |
Relaxation |
|
OBC |
3 years |
|
SC/ST |
5 years |
|
PwBD |
10 years |
Category |
Attempts Allowed |
|
General |
6 |
|
OBC |
9 |
|
SC/ST |
Unlimited |
Key Changes from CSP 2024 to CSP 2025
In CSP 2024, service preferences are submitted after the Mains result in DAF-II. In CSP 2025, candidates must submit service preferences within 10 days of Prelims result, along with a ₹200 fee for the Mains application.
CSP 2024 allows public disclosure of scores for job opportunities. CSP 2025 shares detailed biodata (education, percentile, contact) with registered organizations on a restricted portal.
CSP 2024 lists the Indian Railway Management Service as a unified service. CSP 2025 divides it into Traffic, Personnel, and Accounts streams.
In CSP 2024, corrections are allowed in DAF-I for Prelims and DAF-II before the Personality Test. CSP 2025 offers multiple correction windows—after Prelims for cadre preferences and before the Personality Test for service preferences.
CSP 2024 does not specify a separate fee for service preferences. CSP 2025 requires ₹200 to confirm Mains eligibility and submit cadre preferences.
CSP 2024 allows public and private organizations to use scores. CSP 2025 limits access to registered organizations for employment purposes.
Negative marking for wrong answers remains unchanged but is more explicitly detailed in CSP 2025.
CSP 2024 and CSP 2025 both allow OTR modification once in a lifetime. CSP 2025 provides clearer deadlines for this.
1. A significant shift towards earlier service preference submission tied to Prelims qualification reducing delays in service allocation.
2. Data Privacy & Controlled Access: Moving from open score disclosure to a restricted access system emphasizing privacy & targeted employment opportunities.
3. Railway Service Categorization: Clear differentiation of traffic, personnel, accounts roles under IRMS for CSP 2025 reflecting structural changes in administrative services.
The UPSC CSE 2025 notification offers a prestigious opportunity for aspirants seeking to join the IAS, IPS, IFS, other elite services. Prospective candidates are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, official guidelines.
To stay updated, visit the official UPSC websites & apply well before the deadline.
Q1. Will there be a UPSC exam in 2025?
Ans: Yes, the UPSC CSE 2025 notification was released on January 22, 2025. The Prelims exam is scheduled for May 25, 2025.
Q2. What is the schedule for UPSC 2025?
Ans:
Q3. How many vacancies are available in UPSC 2025?
Ans: There are 1129 vacancies announced for UPSC 2025, with 979 for Civil Services (CSE) and 150 for Indian Forest Service (IFS).
Q4. Can a person born in 2004 apply for UPSC 2025?
Ans: Yes, candidates born between August 2, 1993, and August 1, 2004, are eligible to apply for the UPSC 2025 exam, provided they meet other criteria.
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Q6. What subjects are included in the UPSC syllabus?
Ans: The UPSC syllabus includes:
Q7. What is the application fee for UPSC CSE 2025?
Ans: The application fee is ₹100. However, female candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
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