UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 Notification Released
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025. Aspiring candidates preparing for this prestigious examination must stay updated with the critical details outlined below.
Key Dates to Remember
Event | Date |
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Notification Release Date | January 22, 2025 |
Application Start Date | January 22, 2025 |
Application Deadline | February 11, 2025 |
Correction Window | February 12-18, 2025 |
Preliminary Examination Date | May 25, 2025 |
Main Examination Date | To be announced |
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online via the official UPSC website (https://upsconline.gov.in/). Below are the steps:
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- Candidates must complete the mandatory OTR process before filling out the application.
- Changes to the OTR profile are permitted only once within seven days of the application window’s closure (i.e., until February 18, 2025).
- Application Form Submission:
- Ensure accurate details and upload the necessary documents, including a recent photograph with the candidate’s name and date clearly mentioned.
- Correction Window:
- Available from February 12 to February 18, 2025, for rectifying errors in the submitted application form.
Note: Before filling out the application form, please review the important changes in the UPSC CSE 2025 application
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Service | Nationality Requirements |
IAS, IFS, IPS | Must be a citizen of India |
Other Services | Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee (before January 1, 1962) |
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 years (as of August 1, 2025).
- Maximum Age: 32 years (born between August 2, 1993, and August 1, 2004).
Category | Age Relaxation |
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 years |
Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Educational Qualification
- A candidate must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university.
- Final-year students are also eligible, provided they submit proof of graduation by the deadline for the Main Examination.
Number of Attempts
Category | Maximum Attempts |
General/Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 6 |
OBC | 9 |
SC/ST | Unlimited |
PwBD (General/OBC) | 9 |
PwBD (SC/ST) | Unlimited |
Vacancy Details
The UPSC CSE 2025 aims to fill approximately 979 vacancies, including reserved positions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
PwBD Category | Reserved Vacancies |
Blindness and Low Vision | 12 |
Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 7 |
Locomotor Disability | 10 |
Multiple Disabilities | 9 |
Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
- Objective-type questions with two papers (200 marks each).
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.
Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
General Studies I | General awareness | 200 | 2 hours |
General Studies II* | Aptitude (qualifying: 33%) | 200 | 2 hours |
Main Examination
- Written examination and Personality Test.
- Nine papers, of which seven are considered for merit (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 (History, Culture) | 250 |
Paper III | General Studies II (Polity, Governance) | 250 |
Paper IV | General Studies III (Economy, Science) | 250 |
Paper V | General Studies IV (Ethics) | 250 |
Paper VI | Optional Subject – Paper I | 250 |
Paper VII | Optional Subject – Paper II | 250 |
Total | Written Exam | 1750 |
Personality Test | Interview | 275 |
Grand Total | Combined Marks | 2025 |
Optional Subjects
Candidates may choose one optional subject from the list provided in the UPSC notification, which includes disciplines like History, Geography, Public Administration, and Literature.
Important Instructions
- e-Admit Cards:
- Downloadable from the UPSC website. No physical admit cards will be sent.
- Photo ID Requirement:
- Carry the same ID used during registration to the examination center.
- Prohibited Items:
- Electronic devices, including mobile phones, smartwatches, and calculators, are strictly prohibited.
- Representation on Questions:
- A 7-day window post-exam is available for candidates to raise concerns about question papers via the official portal.
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