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UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the official notification for the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025. A total of 979 vacancies have been announced for various prestigious services. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online through the official UPSC Recruitment Portal.

Details of UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

Name of Examination:

Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025

Total Vacancies:

979 posts

Name of Services:

• Group ‘A’ Services:
  Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Indian Civil Accounts Service, Indian Corporate Law Service, Indian Defence Accounts Service, Indian Defence Estates Service, Indian Information Service, Indian Postal Service, Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Finance Service, Indian Railway Management Services (Traffic, Personnel, Accounts), Indian Railway Protection Force Service, Indian Revenue Services (Customs & Indirect Taxes and Income Tax), Indian Trade Service, and others.
• Group ‘B’ Services:
  Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Delhi Andaman & Nicobar Civil and Police Services (DANICS & DANIPS), Pondicherry Civil and Police Services (PONDICS & PONDIPS).

Exam Notice Number:

05/2025-CSP, dated 22nd January 2025

Helpline Numbers:

011-23385271 / 011-23381125 / 011-23098543

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit:

• Minimum Age: 21 years
• Maximum Age: 32 years 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:

Candidates must hold a degree from:

• A recognized university incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India, or
• Institutions declared to be deemed as universities under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, or
• An equivalent qualification.

Candidates Appearing for Final Exams:

Candidates awaiting results or planning to appear for qualifying examinations can apply. However, they must provide proof of passing the qualifying exam during the interview stage.

Examination Scheme

The Civil Services Examination comprises two stages:

1. Preliminary Examination:
   • Objective type for shortlisting candidates for the Main Examination.
2. Main Examination:
   • Written test followed by an interview for final selection.

Examination Centers in Assam:

• Jorhat
• Dispur

Application Fee

How to Apply?

Follow these steps to apply online for UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025:

1. Visit the official UPSC Recruitment Portal.
2. Scroll down and navigate to the “Important Web-Links” section.
3. Click on “Online Application Form” and register yourself.
4. Log in using the registered credentials and complete the application form.
5. Fill in your personal and educational details and upload the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
7. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Dates

• Starting Date of Online Application: 22nd January 2025
• Last Date for Online Application Submission: 11th February 2025 (by 6 PM)
• Preliminary Examination Date: 25th May 2025

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