The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025, which will take place on May 25, 2025. This examination is the first stage for recruitment into prestigious services such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and Indian Foreign Service (IFS).
Key Information:
- Notification Release Date: January 22, 2025
- Application Window: January 22, 2025, to February 11, 2025
- Examination Date: May 25, 2025
- Vacancies: Approximately 979 vacancies are available for the 2025 cycle.
Application Process:
- Online Registration: Candidates must first complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the official UPSC website.
- Filling the Application: After completing OTR, candidates can fill out the detailed application form for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the required application fee through online modes.
- Submission: Ensure all details are correct before submitting the application before the deadline.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age Limit: Candidates must be between 21 and 32 years old as of August 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply to specific categories.
- Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
- Nationality: Indian citizens, or citizens of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently.
Examination Structure:
- Preliminary Examination:
- Paper I: General Studies – 200 marks
- Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) – 200 marks
- Both papers are objective type with negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Main Examination:
- Includes nine papers, such as two qualifying papers (Indian Language and English), one essay paper, four General Studies papers, and two papers on an optional subject.
- Total marks for the Main Examination are 1750.
- Personality Test:
- Conducted for those who qualify the Main Examination, with a weight of 275 marks.
Important Dates:
- Notification Released: January 22, 2025
- Application Period: January 22 to February 11, 2025
- Preliminary Examination: May 25, 2025
- Main Examination: Expected to begin on August 22, 2025.
For further details and to apply, visit the official UPSC website: upsc.gov.in
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and stay updated on any changes by regularly checking the UPSC website.
