UPSC Notification 2025 Out for 979 Vacancies, Apply Online Now

03-02-2025

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The most awaited UPSC Notification 2025 has been released on 22 January 2025 for the aspirants across India as per the official exam calendar. This official recruitment document is released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), including the UPSC Vacancy 2025, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other important details for the UPSC CSE Exam 2025. As per the official UPSC Notification 2025, the UPSC Vacancy 2025 is approximately 1129 vacancies, out of which 979 are for UPSC CSE 2025 and the remaining 150 for Indian Foreign Service. The UPSC Notification 2025 is the initial step in the recruitment process, which provides important details to candidates on how to proceed with their UPSC Application Process 2025.

UPSC Notification 2025

The UPSC conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) every year to recruit candidates for various positions, such as IAS, IPS, IFS, and other Group A and B services. The UPSC Calendar 2025 was released recently which includes the UPSC Exam Date 2025. UPSC Notification 2025 has been released on January 22, 2025, which includes the details of the Prelims and Mains Exam.

UPSC Notification 2025 PDF

UPSC 2025 Notification

UPSC CSE 2025 will be conducted in three stages namely, Prelims, Mains and Interview recruitment for multiple prestigious positions. Check out the table below which includes the UPSC Notification 2025 Overview consisting of the important details from the aspirant point of view.

UPSC Notification 2025 Overview

Name of Exam 

UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

Conducting Body

Union Public Service Commission

Posts

Group A and Group B Officers

Popular Services

IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS

Application Mode

Online

Mode of Exam

OMR/Pen and Paper Based

Selection Process

  1. Prelims
  2. Mains
  3. Personality Test

Age Limit

21 to 32 years (Relaxable)

Number of Attempts

6 (Relaxable)

Starting Salary

INR 56,100/Month (7th Pay Commission)

Official Website

upsc.gov.in

UPSC GS Course

UPSC Exam Date 2025

The UPSC Notification 2025 was released on 22nd January 2025 which marks the beginning of the application process for UPSC CSE 2025 at the online registration portal of UPSC. The table below includes the UPSC Exam Date 2025:

UPSC Exam Date 2025

Event

Date

UPSC Calendar 2025

April 26, 2024

UPSC Notification 2025

January 22, 2025

Start of Online Application

January 22, 2025

Last Date for Application

February 12, 2025

UPSC Prelims Exam 2025

May 25, 2025

Admit Card Release

April 2025 (Tentative)

UPSC Mains Exam 2025

August 22, 2025

UPSC Vacancy 2025

For the UPSC Notification 2024, a total of 1056 vacancies were announced which were introduced for various posts and services. The UPSC Vacancy 2025 is declared after the release of UPSC Notification 2025 on 22 January 2025 which is 979.

UPSC Vacancy 2025

Year

Vacancy

2024

1056

2025

979

UPSC Apply Online 2025

The UPSC Apply Online 2025 link is active now. Candidates must fill out the UPSC Application Form 2025 with correct details to avoid any difficulties later. The last date to apply online is 11th February 2025. Follow the steps below to apply online for the UPSC CSE Exam 2025.

Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CSE Exam 2025

Step 1: Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the UPSC OTR Registration Link.

Step 3: Enter details such as your name, email, phone number, and other personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 4: Upload your photograph, signature, and any other required documents.

Step 5: Pay the application fee via online banking, debit card, or credit card.

Step 6: Review your UPSC Application Form 2025 and submit it before the deadline, 11th February 2025.

UPSC Prelims 2025

The UPSC Prelims 2025 is scheduled for 25th May 2025. This first stage comprises two objective-type papers: General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT), with negative marking for incorrect answers.

To qualify for the Mains exam, candidates must score above the cutoff in Paper I, while Paper II is qualifying in nature, requiring at least 33% marks.

UPSC Prelims 2025

Paper

Total Questions

Total Marks

Negative Marking

Paper I GS 

100

200

0.66

Paper II CSAT 

80

200

0.83

UPSC Mains 2025

The UPSC Mains 2025 exam begins on 22nd August 2025. This descriptive exam consists of nine papers totaling 1750 marks. The scores in the Mains Exam 2025 play an important role in determining the final rank. Candidates must pass each paper to qualify for the Personality Test (Interview), which carries 275 marks.

UPSC Mains 2025

Paper

Subject

Total Marks

Paper A

Compulsory Indian Language of 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (Qualifying)

300 Marks

Paper B

English Language (Qualifying)

300 Marks

Paper I

Essay

250 Marks 

Paper II

General Studies I

250 Marks 

Paper III

General Studies II

250 Marks 

Paper IV

General Studies III

250 Marks 

Paper V

General Studies IV

250 Marks 

Paper VI

Optional Paper I

250 Marks 

Paper VII

Optional Paper II

250 Marks 

UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

The notification will also include the UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025 which include age limit, educational qualifications and nationality is the minimum requirement to apply online for UPSC CSE 2025. Check out details mentioned below:

UPSC CSE Age Limit 2025

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

UPSC CSE Education Qualification

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution or must hold an equivalent qualification. In the case of a professional or technical bachelor’s degree like BE or MBBS recognized by the government, applicants are considered eligible to appear for the UPSC Exam 2025.

UPSC CSE Nationality

Applicant must be a:

  • citizen of India,
  • Or a subject of Nepal,
  • Or a subject of Bhutan,
  • Or a refugee from Tibet that came to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of settling in India permanently.
  • Or an individual with Indian origin who has migrated from Burma, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, East African countries of Uganda, Zambia, Zaire, Kenya, the united republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, & Vietnam, with the purpose of settling permanently in India.

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UPSC Prelims 2025

UPSC Interview

UPSC Result

UPSC Cut Off

UPSC CSAT Syllabus

UPSC Books

UPSC Admit Card

UPSC Previous Year Papers

UPSC Answer Key

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UPSC Notification 2025 FAQs

Q1. Will there be an UPSC exam in 2025?

Ans. The UPSC Notification 2025 will be released on 22 January 2025, and the Prelims exam is scheduled for 25 May 2025.

Q2. What is the schedule for UPSC 2025?

Ans. As per the UPSC Calendar 2025, the exam date for the Civil Services Prelims exam is 25th May 2025. UPSC Notification 2025 will be released on 22 January 2025. The last date to apply online for the exam will be 11 February 2025.

Q3. What is the last date for the UPSC 2025 application form?

Ans. The last date to apply online for UPSC CSE 2025 is 11th February 2025.

Q4. How many vacancies are there in UPSC 2025?

Ans. For the UPSC 2024, vacancies were 1056 and for UPSC Vacancy 2025, candidates have to wait for the UPSC Notification 2025.

Q5. How many IAS officers are selected every year?

Ans. Every year, approximately 180 qualified candidates are selected for the IAS position.