UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Recruitment 2025: Overview
Post Date: January 20, 2025, 4:28 PM
Short Information: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is expected to release the official notification for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) / Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025 on May 25, 2025. The online application process for the Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Examination 2025 commenced on January 22, 2025. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream are eligible to apply. Please review the complete details for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Online Form 2025 below.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) – Key Dates
- Notification Date: January 22, 2025
- Application Start Date: January 22, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: February 11, 2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: February 11, 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card: Released before the exam
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC: ₹100
- SC, ST, Female, PH: ₹0
Candidates must pay the examination fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or other available payment modes.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025: Age Limit
- Age Limit as of August 1, 2025:
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
Age relaxation will be applicable as per the
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) recruitment rules. To calculate your age, you can use the Age Calculator.UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025: Vacancy Details
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Total Posts: To be announced
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Post Name:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Forest Service (IFS)
(Number of posts will be detailed in the official notification.)
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025: Educational Qualification
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS) (Civil Services): Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Indian Forest Service (IFS): Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree with one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture, or an equivalent qualification.
Important Note: All applicants are strongly advised to thoroughly review the official notification for complete and accurate information before applying. Further details can be found on the PSC Notes website.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025: How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the UPSC official website. Further instructions will be provided on the official UPSC website ( https://upsc.gov.in/ ). For more information and updates, visit PSC Notes.
You can also find updates on other government job notifications on PSC Notes.
UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025: Mode of Selection
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Important Links
- Apply Online: (Link will be activated on January 22, 2025)
- Download Notification: (Link will be activated on January 22, 2025)
- Official Website: https://upsc.gov.in/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Q. When will the online application link start for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. Online applications for this recruitment started on January 22, 2025.
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Q. What is the last date to apply for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. The last date to apply online is February 11, 2025.
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Q. What is the age limit for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. Candidates applying for this recruitment must meet the age criteria as per UPSC rules. Refer to the official notification for detailed information on post-wise age requirements. Use the Age Calculator to verify your eligibility.
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Q. What is the educational qualification required for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Please read the official notification thoroughly before applying.
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Q. How do I apply for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. To apply, visit the official UPSC website or the PSC Notes website for detailed instructions and application links.
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Q. How do I download the result of the UPSC Civil Services (IAS/IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025?
- A. The result will be available on the official website after the examination. You can download it by entering your registration number/roll number and date of birth. The result link will be provided in the important links section above when available.
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Q. What is the official website of UPSC?
- A. The official website of UPSC is https://upsc.gov.in/.