UPSC Notification 2025 Out for 979 vacancies, Download PDF

Union Public Service Commission has released the official UPSC Notification 2025 for 979 vacancies at the official website upsc.gov.in. The Civil Services Examination (CSE) is an exam in India organized by UPSC to select candidates for India’s most prestigious jobs, including the IAS, IPS, IFS, and many more. In this article, we have discussed the UPSC CSE Notification 2025 in detail.

UPSC Notification 2025 Out

The UPSC Civil Services Examination is a nationwide competitive exam conducted in three stages: the Preliminary Exam (Prelims), the Main Exam (Mains), and the Interview. The UPSC Registration began on 22nd January 2025 and ended on 11th February 2025. After 11th February 2025, no more applications will be accepted. The UPSC Notification 2025 details are highlighted below in the table.

UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF

Candidates can download the official UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF from the direct link provided below. Commission has release the UPSC Notification 2025 in the PDF format. Candidate preparing should have an idea about the UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF.

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UPSC Exam Dates 2025

The UPSC Prelims exam is scheduled for 25th May 2025. Candidates who successfully clear the Prelims will be eligible to appear for the Mains exam, which is scheduled for 22nd August 2025. The Prelims is the first stage screening exam, and only those who pass it can proceed to the Mains exam.

UPSC 2025: Important Dates

According to the UPSC Notification 2025, candidates should check the important dates mentioned. Based on the dates, candidates should manage their subject-wise preparation effectively.

UPSC CSE Vacancy 2025

The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 will have around 979 vacancies. Out of these, 38 are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. These include:

• 12 for blindness/low vision
• 7 for deaf/hard of hearing
• 10 for locomotor disabilities (like cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, and muscular dystrophy)
• 9 for multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness)
• The total number of vacancies may change.

There will also be reservations for candidates from SC, ST, OBC, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per government rules.

UPSC CSE Apply Online 2025

According to the notification, the application window for UPSC 2025 will be open from 22nd January 2025 to 11th February 2025. In this period, candidates can fill out and submit their application forms. Below, the steps to apply for the UPSC exam are explained in detail, guiding candidates through the process of submitting their application successfully.

Steps to Apply Online for the UPSC Application From 2025?

Candidates applying for the UPSC Exam 2025 should carefully read the instructions to understand how to fill out the application form correctly. Follow these steps to apply:

Online Application:

• Apply online at https://upsconline.gov.in.
• Register first at One Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website.
• OTR registration is done only once and can be completed anytime.
• After OTR, proceed to fill out the online application for the exam.
• Upload your photograph, signature, and required documents.
• Pay the application fee via online banking, debit, or credit card.
• Review and submit your form before the deadline (11th February 2025).

Modifying OTR Profile:

• You can modify your OTR profile only once after registration.
• Changes can be made within 7 days of the application window closing for your first exam.
• The last date to modify the OTR profile for this exam is 18th February 2025.

Modifying Application Form:

• You can make corrections in the application form from 12th to 18th February 2025.
• Changes in the OTR profile cannot be made during this period.

UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

The process of applying for the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Civil Services Exam begins with meeting the UPSC eligibility criteria 2025. The eligibility requirements for the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 mainly include Nationality, educational qualifications and the age limit.

Nationality Requirements:

For the Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, and Indian Police Service, the candidate must be an Indian citizen.

For other services, the candidate can be:

• An Indian citizen, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or East African nations, with the intention of permanently settling in India.

UPSC Age Limit

A candidate must be between 21 and 32 years old on 1st August 2025. This means the candidate must be born between 2nd August 1993 and 1st August 2004.

UPSC Age Relaxation & Number of Attempts: 

UPSC Education Qualification

A candidate must have a Graduate degree from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification.

• Candidates who have appeared for a qualifying exam or plan to appear before the Civil Services Exam are eligible to apply, but they must provide proof of passing the exam before the Interview/Personality Test.
• In rare cases, the Commission may accept candidates with other qualifications if they are considered equivalent to the required standard.
• Candidates with professional qualifications recognized by the Government are also eligible.
• Medical candidates (e.g., MBBS) who haven’t completed their internship by application time can still apply but must provide proof of passing their final exam. They must show completion of their internship at the time of the Interview.

UPSC Selection Process 2025

The UPSC selection process for 2024 involves three main stages:

Preliminary Examination (Prelims):

• Two objective-type papers: General Studies Paper-I (covers history, geography, economics, etc.) and CSAT Paper-II (tests aptitude and comprehension).
• It is a screening test to shortlist candidates for the Main Examination.

Main Examination (Mains):

• Written test with nine papers: including Essay, General Studies (four papers), Optional Subjects (two papers), and qualifying Indian and English Language papers.

Interview:

• Candidates who clear Mains are interviewed to assess their personality, and communication skills.

UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025

UPSC Prelims 2025 will be scheduled for 25th May 2025. It has two objective papers: General Studies Paper I and CSAT (Paper II). To be called for the Mains, candidates must clear the cutoff in Paper I, and Paper II is qualifying, requiring at least 33% marks.

UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025

The UPSC Mains 2025 is set to begin on 22nd August 2025. It is a descriptive exam that includes nine papers of a total of 1750 marks. These papers test candidates’ in-depth knowledge and writing skills in various subjects.

UPSC Syllabus 2025

UPSC Salary 2025

The starting salary for an IAS officer in India is ₹56,100 per month. This can increase over time, ranging from Rs 56100 to Rs 132000 per month as the officer gets promotions. After many years of service, a top position like Cabinet Secretary can earn around Rs 250000 per month,  generally after 37+ years in service.

Check IAS Salary Structure in detail Here

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