Union Public Service Commission (UPSC ) has officially announced the UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 , offering 1129 vacancies for Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) posts. Interested candidates can apply online before the deadline. This article provides complete details on the eligibility criteria, syllabus, application process, selection procedure, and important UPSC Civil Services 2025 dates .
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Exam Name UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 Conducting Body Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Post Name IAS, IFS Total Vacancies 1129 Application Mode Online Who Can Apply? All India (Male & Female) Official Website Click Here
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Vacancies Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 900 Indian Forest Service (IFS) 229 Total 1129
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates
Event Date UPSC Notification Release Date 22 January 2025 Starting Date for Online Application 22 January 2025 Last Date for Online Application 11 February 2025 Admit Card Release Date March 2025 Preliminary Exam Date 26 May 2025 Main Exam Date September 2025 Final Result Declaration December 2025
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution .
Final-year students can also apply but must provide proof of passing before the main examination .
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Application Fee
Category Application Fee General/OBC Rs. 100/- SC/ST/PWD No Fee Payment Mode Online (Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking)
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Selection Process
The selection process includes three stages :
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
Main Examination (Descriptive Type)
Personality Test / Interview
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Exam Pattern
Preliminary Examination
Paper 1: General Studies (200 Marks ) – Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Science & Tech, Environment
Paper 2: CSAT (200 Marks ) – Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude
Duration: 2 Hours Each
Main Examination
9 Papers (7 Considered for Merit)
Subjects: Essay, General Studies (4 Papers), Optional (2 Papers), Qualifying Language (2 Papers)
Total Marks: 1750
Interview (Personality Test)
Total Marks: 275
Final Selection is based on Main Exam + Interview marks (Out of 2025 Marks )
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Important Documents
Recent Passport Size Photograph
Signature
Aadhar Card
Education Certificates
Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
Age Proof Document
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Salary Details
Post Salary (Approx.) IAS Officer Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,50,000 per month IFS Officer Rs. 56,100 – Rs. 2,25,000 per month
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – How to Apply?
Follow these steps to apply for UPSC Civil Services 2025 :
Visit the Official Website – Click Here
Click on the UPSC Civil Services 2025 Apply Online link
Register using a valid email ID and phone number
Fill out the application form with personal, educational, and contact details
Upload necessary documents – Photograph, Signature, Certificates
Pay the application fee via online mode
Submit the form and take a printout for future reference
UPSC Civil Services Recruitment 2025 – Important Links