The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the prestigious UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) to recruit candidates for key government positions such as IAS, IPS, and IFS. Known for its rigorous process, the Civil Services Examination ensures capable individuals uphold India’s governance and administration. Established under Article 315 of the Constitution, the UPSC plays a vital role in building the nation’s administrative framework.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official notification for recruiting 979 vacancies through the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online.
Last Date to Apply: 21st February 2025 (6 PM)
Details of UPSC Civil Services (Pre) Examination 2025
Name of Examination:
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025
No. of Vacancies:
979 posts
Name of Services:
The examination is conducted to recruit candidates for the following services:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), Group ‘A’
- Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’
- Indian Corporate Law Service, Group ‘A’
- Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group ‘A’
…and many more.
Notice No.:
05/2025-CSP dated 22.01.2025
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Must be 21–32 years old as of 1st August 2025.
- Born between 2nd August 1993 and 1st August 2004.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
Educational Qualification
- A degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
- Candidates appearing in their final year of graduation may also apply.
Examination Scheme
The Civil Services Examination consists of two stages:
- Preliminary Examination: Objective-type test for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.
- Main Examination: Written and interview rounds for final selection.
Examination Centres in Assam:
Jorhat and Dispur
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Women/PwBD | Nil |
| Other Categories | Rs. 100/- |
Important Instructions for Online Application for UPSC Civil Services
Candidates must apply online via the official UPSC website www.upsc.gov.in. Below are the key guidelines for the online application process:
- Steps in the Online Application Process
- The application process comprises four stages:
- Part-I (OTR Profile): One-Time Registration.
- Part II (Application Form): Fill in the required details.
- Part-III (DAF): Detailed Application Form.
- Part IV: Fee payment, photograph & signature upload, and exam center selection.
- The application process comprises four stages:
- Application Fee
- Fee Amount: ₹100/- (Rupees One Hundred Only).
- Exemptions: SC/ST/Female/PwBD candidates are exempted.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash deposit at any SBI branch.
- Net banking facility of any bank.
- Visa/Master/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card or UPI Payment.
- Photograph and Signature Requirements
- Format: Scanned in .jpg format.
- Size: 20 KB to 300 KB.
- Photo ID Requirement
- Provide details of one valid Photo ID (e.g., Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License).
- The same Photo ID must be carried for the examination and Personality Test.
- Important Dates
- Online applications are open from 22nd January 2025 to 11th February 2025 (till 6:00 PM).
- General Guidelines
- Avoid submitting multiple applications.
- Use a valid and active email ID for communication.
- Regularly check your email (including spam) for updates from UPSC, especially emails ending with @nic.in or @gov.in.
- Apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to read the detailed instructions available on the UPSC website before starting the application process.
Important Dates for UPSC Civil Services
- Start of Online Application: 22nd January 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 11th February 2025 (6 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: 25th May 2025
Important Links
Helpline Numbers:
011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543
