The UPSC released the CSE 2025 notification on January 22, announcing 979 vacancies. To know all the details regarding the registration process, read the article below!

Kolkata: Union Public Service Commission released the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) notifications for 2025 on January 22nd via upsc.gov.in. A total of 1129 positions are available, which inlcudes 979 in CSE and 150 in IFS.
Direct Link: UPSC CSE 2025 Exam Application (Open) |
The online application process for the UPSC CSE 2025 started on January 22nd and will close on February 11th, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Candidates will have the option to update their application form between February 12th and 18th.
What are the Important Dates of the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
You can check out the important dates of the UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam in the table below:
| Exam | Dates |
| UPSC CSE Application Dates | 22 January 22 -February 11, 2025 |
| UPSC CSE Application Edit Dates | February 12 -18, 2025 |
| UPSC Prelims Exam Date | May 25, 2025 |
| UPSC CSE Mains Exam Date | August 22-August 26,2025 |
| UPSC IFS Mains Exam Date | November 16-November 20 ,2025 onwards |
How to Apply for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
You can apply for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 examination started today by following these steps:

- Step 1: Visit upsconline.nic.in and go to the "Examination" section. Click on the "Apply Online" link.
- Step 2: Create an account by entering your basic details (name, date of birth, contact information) for one-time registration.
- Step 3: Provide personal details, educational qualifications, and select your preferred exam centers.
- Step 4: Upload your recent photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Step 5: Pay Rs. 100 (exempted for women and SC/ST/PWD candidates) through online banking, debit/credit card, or at a designated bank branch.
- Step 6: Download a copy of your submitted application for future reference.
What is the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam Fee?
The category wise UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam fee is tabled below:
| Category | Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| Female | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Exempted |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability | Exempted |
What is the Category Wise Maximum attempts in the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
The number of attempts for all the categories in the UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam is tabled below:
| Category | Maximum Attempts |
| General | 6 |
| OBC | 9 |
| SC/ST | No Limit |
| PwBD (General/OBC) | 9 |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | No Limit |
What are the Eligibility Criteria for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
Check out the below-mentioned eligibility criteria before applying for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam:
- Age Limit: 21-32 years on August 1, 2025 (born between August 2, 1993, and August 1, 2004).
- Age Relaxation: Cumulative relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates who are also Ex-servicemen or PwBD. Age relaxations are provided to SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years for General/OBC and 15 years for SC/ST), and Ex-servicemen (5 years for General, 8 years for OBC, and 10 years for SC/ST).
What is the Reservation Policy for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
To avail yourself of the reservation benefits for the UPSC Civil Services 2025 exam you will require a valid certificate from the Central Government for the respective category.
- OBC: Needs an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate based on income for FY 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024.
- EWS: Requires an Income & Asset Certificate issued after April 1, 2024, based on FY 2023-2024 income, and obtained before the application deadline (February 11, 2025).
What's After the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Exam?
The UPSC Civil Services Exam involves three stages: a preliminary screening test, a comprehensive written exam, and a personality test. Successful candidates are allocated to services like IAS, IPS, IFS based on their performance.
Get more exam details here: UPSC CSE 2025 Official Notification
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ans: The Commission has made it easier to correct errors in applications. This window will be open for 7 days from the date of its opening, from February 12 to February 18, 2025.
Ans: Of the 979 total vacancies, 38 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD). This includes 12 for blindness/low vision, 7 for deafness/hard of hearing, 10 for locomotor disabilities (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy), and 9 for multiple disabilities.
Ans: UPSC has requested that candidates post images no older than 10 days from the start of the online application process. Candidates must ensure that the images are shot after January 12, 2025. The contestants' faces should take up three-quarters of the space in the shot. In addition, the candidate's name and the date the photograph was taken must be plainly visible.
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