The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination for the year 2025, announcing a total of 1,129 vacancies. The application window is currently open and will close on February 11, 2025.
Vacancy Details:
- Civil Services Examination (CSE): 979 posts
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): 150 posts
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: January 22, 2025
- Application End Date: February 11, 2025
- Preliminary Examination Date: May 25, 2025
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years of age as of August 1, 2025. Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Educational Qualifications:
- CSE: A bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
- IFS: A bachelor’s degree with at least one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Engineering
Number of Attempts:
- General: 6 attempts
- OBC: 9 attempts
- SC/ST: Unlimited attempts until the age limit is reached
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female Candidates: Exempted
How to Apply:
- Registration: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC Online Application Portal.
- Application Form: Fill out the detailed application form for the desired examination (CSE/IFS).
- Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including a recent photograph, signature, and a valid photo ID.
- Fee Payment: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
- Submission: Review all entered information carefully and submit the application form.
Selection Process:
- Preliminary Examination: Consists of two objective-type papers:
- Paper I: General Studies (200 marks)
- Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) (200 marks) – qualifying with a minimum of 33%
- Main Examination: Comprises nine descriptive papers, including:
- Essay
- General Studies (4 papers)
- Optional Subject (2 papers)
- Qualifying Papers: One Indian language and English
- Personality Test/Interview: Candidates who clear the Main Examination are called for an interview, which carries 275 marks.
For detailed information and to apply online, please visit the official UPSC website: https://www.upsc.gov.in/
UPSC Civil Services (IAS) & IFS Recruitment 2025 – Full Details
| Exam Name | UPSC Civil Services (IAS) & Indian Forest Service (IFS) Exam 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 1,129 Posts (IAS: 979, IFS: 150) |
| Application Start | January 22, 2025 |
| Application End | February 11, 2025 |
| Preliminary Exam Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Age Limit | 21 – 32 years as of August 1, 2025 (Relaxations as per rules) |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years |
| Educational Qualification | |
| For IAS | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
| For IFS | Bachelor’s degree with one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, Forestry, or Engineering |
| Number of Attempts | General: 6, OBC: 9, SC/ST: Unlimited (till age limit) |
| Application Fee | General/OBC/EWS: ₹100, SC/ST/PwBD/Female: Exempted |
| Selection Process | |
| 1. Preliminary Exam | Two papers: General Studies (200 marks) & CSAT (200 marks, qualifying) |
| 2. Main Exam | Nine descriptive papers (Essay, General Studies, Optional Subject, Qualifying Papers) |
| 3. Personality Test | Interview (275 Marks) |
| How to Apply | Online at UPSC Official Website |
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