UPSC Notification 2025 Released for 979 Vacancies, Download PDF

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the UPSC Notification 2025 for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 on January 22, 2025. This year, a total of 979 vacancies will be filled out by UPSC recruitment. UPSC CSE 2025 notification, which provides important details about the examination process, eligibility criteria, vacancies, and application procedures, is now available on the official UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in).

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UPSC 2025 Notification Out

UPSC conducts civil Service exams every year for various posts like IAS, IFS, IPS, IRS, etc. This year, the commission announced 979 vacancies. The UPSC Selection Process has three stages: Prelims, Main and Interview. The UPSC 2025 Prelims Exam Date is scheduled for 25th May 2025.

UPSC Notification 2025 PDF Download Link

The Commission has released the UPSC CSE 2025 Notification in PDF format on its official website. Candidates can download the Notification PDF from the direct link provided below. UPSC Notification 2025 mentions crucial information about the number of vacancies, application dates, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. Candidates must read this document carefully before applying for the examination and pay attention to the application process details to avoid any future inconvenience.

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UPSC CSE 2025 Important Dates

 The Commission releases the important dates on its official notification. Below table has marked the important event of the UPSC CSE 2025

UPSC Application Form 2025 Last Date Extended

The deadline for submitting the UPSC CS(P)-2025 and IFoS(P)-2025 applications has been extended until February 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Additionally, a correction window will be available for candidates from February 22, 2025, to February 28, 2025, allowing them to make necessary modifications to their applications. This extension and correction window provides candidates with ample time to ensure their forms are complete and accurate before final submission. 

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UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria 2025

• To apply for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, candidates must meet the prescribed educational qualifications, age limits, and other requirements.

• The age limit is 21 years to 32 years on the 1st of August, 2025 i.e., must have been between 2nd August 1993 and 1st August 2004.

Steps to Apply Online for UPSC Application Form 2025

UPSC notification mentions that candidates need to apply at ‘ https://upsconline.gov.in/upsc/OTRP/index.php ’ after completing the OTR process at the same portal, in case registering for the first time. Those who have already completed the OTR process can directly log in to complete the UPSC application form. Here is step by step process to apply online for the UPSC 2025 exam:

1. Go to the official UPSC website.

2. Find the link to the online application portal for UPSC Civil Services and Forest Services exams.

3. Register yourself if you haven’t already, or log in with your credentials if you have an existing account.

4. Fill in the application form with all necessary details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.

5. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

UPSC Application Form 2025

UPSC Post Lists 2025

Union Public Service Commission has 24 services. Candidate applied for the UPSC CSE Notification can check the UPSC Post Lists:-

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Indian Police Service (IPS)

• Indian Foreign Service (IFS)

• Indian Forest Service (IFoS)

• Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IAAS)

• Indian Communication Finance Services (ICFS)

• Indian Postal Service (IPoS)

• Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS)

• Indian Revenue Service (IRS)

• Railway Protection Force (RPF)

• Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS)

• Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS)

• Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)

• Indian Trade Service (ITS)

• Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS)

• Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS)

• Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES)

• Indian Information Service (IIS)

• Indian Ordnance Factories Service (IOFS)

• Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service

• DANICS

• Pondicherry Civil Service

• Pondicherry Police Service

• DANIPS

UPSC CSE Hints for Cadre Preference After Prelims? 

The Civil Service notification for UPSC 2025 Exam hints at the process of cadre preference submission after the Prelims exam. According to it:

The Commission shall provide a window of 10 (Ten) days after the declaration of result of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination for taking cadre preference from the qualified candidates. All the qualified candidates will mandatorily fill the cadre preference along with the fee of Rs. 200 for admission into the Civil Services (Main) Examination