UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Apply for 979 Vacancies

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Apply for 979 Vacancies

Notification Release Date: 22-01-2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 11-02-2025
Extended Last Date to Apply Online: 18-02-2025
Preliminary Exam Date: 25-05-2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025 notification under EXAMINATION NOTICE No 05/2025-CSP. This is one of the most prestigious exams in India, providing employment opportunities in IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and other central services.

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Apply for 979 Vacancies

🔹 UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 – Key Highlights

Organization: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Name: Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
Total Vacancies: 979 (Approximate)
Job Location: Across India
Application Mode: Online
Official Website: Click Here

🔹 Application Fee

Female/SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: NIL (No fee)
Other Candidates: ₹100/-
Payment Mode: SBI Bank Challan, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI

🔹 UPSC Civil Services Vacancy 2025 – Post-Wise Details

Post Name	Total Vacancies	Qualification
Civil Services (Preliminary) Exam	979 (Approx.)	Any Degree

🔹 Age Limit (As on 01-08-2025)

Minimum Age: 21 years
Maximum Age: 32 years
Candidates must be born between 2nd August 1993 – 1st August 2004
Age Relaxation: As per UPSC rules

🔹 Eligibility Criteria

✔️ Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree from any recognized university.
✔️ Nationality: Indian citizens can apply for IAS & IPS; other services allow certain foreign nationals.
✔️ Number of Attempts:

General: 6 attempts
OBC: 9 attempts
SC/ST: Unlimited attempts

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🔹 UPSC Civil Services Selection Process

The UPSC CSE 2025 follows a three-stage selection process:

1️⃣ Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

General Studies Paper-I
CSAT (General Studies Paper-II)
Qualifying in nature

2️⃣ Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)

9 Papers (Essay, GS, Optional Subject, Language Papers)
Marks counted for merit ranking

3️⃣ Personality Test (Interview)

Conducted by the UPSC Board
Assess leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

🔹 UPSC Civil Services Exam Pattern 2025

Preliminary Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper 1	General Studies (GS)	200	2 Hours
Paper 2	CSAT (Aptitude Test)	200 (Qualifying)	2 Hours

Note: CSAT is qualifying in nature (minimum 33% required).

Mains Exam Pattern

Paper	Subject	Marks
Paper A	Indian Language (Qualifying)	300
Paper B	English (Qualifying)	300
Paper 1	Essay	250
Paper 2	General Studies I	250
Paper 3	General Studies II	250
Paper 4	General Studies III	250
Paper 5	General Studies IV	250
Paper 6 & 7	Optional Subject (Paper I & II)	500
Total Marks	Written Test (Mains)	1750

Personality Test (Interview)

Total Marks: 275
Final Merit List: Mains (1750) + Interview (275) = 2025 Marks

🔹 How to Apply for UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025?

✅ Step 1: Visit the UPSC Official Website Click Here.
✅ Step 2: Click on Apply Online and register through One-Time Registration (OTR).
✅ Step 3: Fill in the CSE 2025 Application Form with personal and academic details.
✅ Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and documents.
✅ Step 5: Pay the application fee (if applicable).
✅ Step 6: Review and submit your form before the deadline.

🔹 Why Choose Civil Services as a Career?

✔️ Prestigious Government Job – Work as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS officers
✔️ High Salary & Perks – Pay as per 7th CPC + Government Facilities
✔️ Job Security – Lifetime employment benefits
✔️ Influence Policy Making – Opportunity to make an impact
✔️ Growth & Promotion – Regular career progression