The good news for all UPSC aspiring candidates as the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released 979 vacancies for India Services and various Central Civil Services and 150 vacancies for Indian Forest Services posts. UPSC is India’s premier central recruitment agency which annually conducts the recruitment drive for all the Group ‘A’ officers vacancies under the Government of India. The detailed UPSC Notification 2025 pdf has been released announcing 1129 Group A and IFS vacancies. Candidates who have been preparing for the UPSC CSE and IFS Exam can download the notification pdf and check all the details mentioned carefully.
UPSC Notification 2025 PDF
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) uploaded the detailed UPSC Notification 2025 pdf for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination- 2025 and Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination- 2025 at its official portal www.upsc.gov.in on 22nd January 2025. Candidates who are interested in appearing for UPSC CSE 2025 Exam must check the complete details about the exam to prepare efficiently and smoothly. The direct links to download notification pdfs for both exams are also shared below.
UPSC Notification 2025 Summary
The prelims exam for both civil service and forest services posts will be conducted on 25th May 2025 and the candidates interested in the vacancies have to first submit their application for which link has been activated at www.upsc.gov.in from 22nd January 2025 onwards.
| UPSC Notification 2025 | |
| Exam Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Exam Name | Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 Indian Forest Service (Preliminary) Examination, 2025 |
| Posts | Group ‘A’ Services |
| Exam Level | National |
| Vacancies | 1129 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 22nd January to 11th February 2025 |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25th May 2025 |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Number of Attempts | General- 6 attempts OBC- 9 attempts SC/ST- No restrictions |
| Selection Process | Prelims- Mains- Interview |
| Official website | www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Exam Date 2025 Out
As per UPSC Exam Calendar 2025, the prelims exam for UPSC CSE & IFS 2025 will be conducted on a single day on 22nd May 2025 (Sunday). The mains exam for Civil Services Examination 2025 has been scheduled for 5 days beginning from 22nd August 2025 onwards and for Indian Forest Service, the mains exam is scheduled from 16th November 2025 for 5 days.
| Exam | Dates |
| UPSC Prelims Exam | 25th May 2025 (single day) |
| UPSC CSE Mains Exam | 22nd August 2025 onwards (5 days) |
| UPSC IFS Mains Exam | 16th November 2025 onwards (5 days) |
UPSC Vacancy 2025
Through UPSC Notification 2025, this year a total of 1129 vacancies are announced for various Civil Service posts through Civil Service Examination (CSE) and Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS). Out of the total announced vacancies, 979 vacancies will be filled through the UPSC CSE Exam 2025 and 150 vacancies through UPSC IFS Exam 2025.
| Exam Name | Vacancies |
| Civil Service Examination (CSE) | 979 |
| Indian Forest Service Examination (IFS) | 150 |
| Total | 1129 |
UPSC 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Check the UPSC eligibility criteria before applying for the UPSC Exam 2025 and ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria as mentioned below.
| Parameters | Eligibility |
| Nationality | Indian Citizenship |
| Education Qualification | Graduation from any of the Central or State Universities |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years as on 01.08.2025 the candidate must have been born not earlier than 2nd August 1993 and not later than 1st August 2004 |
UPSC Application Form 2025
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has invited eligible graduates to apply for the UPSC CSE and IFS Exam 2025 for which the complete schedule has been already announced with the annual calendar. Along with the release of UPSC Notification 2025 on 22nd January 2025, the application forms are also made available at www.upsc.gov.in. As lakhs of candidates annually apply for these exams, therefore, it is advised to apply forms much before the last date i.e. 11th February 2025 to avoid last minute rush.
UPSC 2025 Examination Fees
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) either by remitting the money in any Branch of State Bank of India or by using Visa/Master/RuPay Credit/Debit Card or by using Internet Banking of SBI.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Female/SC/ST/PwBD | Exempted |
| Other Categories | Rs. 100/- |
Steps to Apply for UPSC Exam 2025
Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria specified by the UPSC for the particular examination you are interested in. Eligibility criteria may include educational qualifications, age limits, and nationality. Follow the below steps to apply for UPSC CSE 2025 Exam.
- Visit the official UPSC website (https://www.upsc.gov.in/).
- Look for the “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
- If you are a first-time applicant, you will need to register by providing basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.
- After successful registration, a unique registration ID and password will be generated. Note them down for future use.
- Log in using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in the required details in the online application form, including personal information, educational qualifications, choice of examination centre, etc.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online using the available payment options.
- Review the filled-in application form before submission to ensure accuracy.
Exam Pattern for UPSC IAS 2025
UPSC Syllabus and exam pattern for UPSC CSE 2024 exam has been released along with its notification. The exam pattern for the UPSC 2025 for all three stages has been summarised in the below table.
| UPSC Prelims Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| Paper | Subjects | Marks |
| I | General Studies (GS) | 200 |
| II | CSAT | 200 |
| UPSC Mains Exam Pattern 2025 | ||
| Qualifying Papers | Marks | |
| Paper-A | One of the Indian Language to be selected by the candidate from the Languages included in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution |
300 |
| Paper-B | English | 300 |
| Papers Counted for Merit | ||
| Paper-I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper-II | General Studies-I (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society) | 250 |
| Paper-III | General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations) | 250 |
| Paper-IV | Genera Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management) | 250 |
| Paper-V | General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude) | 250 |
| Paper-VI | Optional Subject – Paper 1 | 250 |
| Paper-VII | Optional Subject – Paper 2 | 250 |
| Sub Total (Written Test) | 1750 | |
| Personality Test | 275 | |
| Grand Total | 2025 | |
