UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released a notification on 22nd January 2025 to conduct the Civil Service Examination (Prelims) 2025 for the recruitment of IAS, IPS, IFS, and Other Gazetted Posts. Candidates interested in UPSC Prelims Recruitment 2025 can download the detailed notification pdf from the official website of the Union Public Service Commission at www.upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification Details
Post Name
IAS, IPS, IFS, and Other Gazetted Post
Organization
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Total Vacancy
1129
Exam Name
Civil Service Examination (Prelims) 2025
Official Website
www.upsc.gov.in
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification Out
The UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification has been released on its official website on 22nd January 2025. As per the notification, a total of 979 vacancies in IAS, IPS, IFS, and Other Gazetted Posts will be filled by the Union Public Service Commission through the Civil Service Examination (Prelims) 2025. Candidates who are interested in UPSC CSE & IFS Recruitment 2025 can apply online by visiting the official website at www.upsc.gov.in.
UPSC CSE & IFS 2025 Important Dates
Event
Date
UPSC CSE & IFS Notification Releases
22nd January 2025
Starting Date of Online Registration
22nd January 2025
Last Date of Online Registration
11th February 20225th May 2025
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims Admit Card Release Date
April 2025 (Tentative)
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims Exam Date
25th May 2025
UPSC CSE Mains Exam
22nd August 2025 Onwards
UPSC IFS Mains Exam
16th November 2025 Onwards
UPSC CSE & IFS Vacancy 2025
Exam Name
Vacancy
Civil Service Examination (CSE)
979
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS)
150
Total
1129
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims Eligibility Criteria
UPSC CSE & IFS Recruitment Eligibility 2025 is the set of age and educational qualification rules that candidates have to fulfill to apply for the recruitment drive. Candidates who don’t meet the eligibility will be rejected from the recruitment process.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21 to 40 years of age.
Qualification
Candidates should possess any graduate degree from a recognized board.
How to Apply For UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification?
The UPSC will release the online application on the official website. Candidates are strictly advised to apply online carefully before the last date. Candidates can follow the steps below to fill up the UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Application Form.
Step 01: Visit the official website of UPSC at www.upsc.gov.in.
Step 02: Download the UPSC CSE & IFS Notification PDF, and check the eligibility.
Step 03: Click on the online application form, and fill up your complete details.
Step 04: Upload the required documents and submit the online application.
Step 05: Download and print your UPSC CSE & IFS Application Form for further use.
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
General/ OBC/ EWS
Rs. 100/-
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Female
Nil
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Exam Pattern
Paper
Total Questions
Total Marks
Paper I GS
100
200
Paper II CSAT
80
200
UPSC CSE & IFS Mains 2025 Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject
Total Marks
Paper A
Compulsory Indian Language of 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution (Qualifying)
300 Marks
Paper B
English Language (Qualifying)
300 Marks
Paper I
Essay
250 Marks
Paper II
General Studies I
250 Marks
Paper III
General Studies II
250 Marks
Paper IV
General Studies III
250 Marks
Paper V
General Studies IV
250 Marks
Paper VI
Optional Paper I
250 Marks
Paper VII
Optional Paper II
250 Marks
UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 Selection Process
The UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025 Selection Process consists of different stages. The first stage of the selection process is a written test (preliminary exam). Candidates who will clear the prelims will be called for the main exam. After the main exam, candidates will be called for the final stage involves an interview and personality assessment.
UPSC CSE & IFS Prelims 2025 Notification Apply Link
