UPSC Notification 2025: Download PDF, IAS Exam Date, Eligibility, Vacancies

The UPSC Notification 2025 was released officially on January 22, 2025, on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission – upsc.gov.in. UPSC Notification 2025: Download PDF, IAS Exam Date, Eligibility, Vacancies

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The UPSC Notification 2025 was released officially on January 22, 2025, on the official website of the Union Public Service Commission – upsc.gov.in. This notification initiates the process of selection for elite All India Services and Central Civil Services such as IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, and others.
This detailed guide includes UPSC 2025 Eligibility Criteria, Vacancy Details, Age Limit, Category Certificate Rules, Cadre Allocation, Exam Dates, Application Process, and Preparation Strategy.

UPSC CSE 2025: Application Deadline Extended to February 18

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2025. Initially set for February 11, 2025, the last date to submit online applications has now been moved to February 18, 2025, at 6 PM. This extension provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring candidates to finalize their submissions without the stress of the earlier deadline.

UPSC Notification 2025

The Union Public Service Commission conducts the UPSC Civil Service Exam annually for recruiting Group A and B posts. The candidates selected for this post became IAS, IAS, IRS, etc. The Commission has released the UPSC Notification 2025 on January 22nd.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025
Conducting Body	Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Notification Release Date	January 22, 2025
Total Vacancies	Approximately 979
Services Offered	IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS & other Group A/B
Application Mode	Online (via upsc.gov.in)
Application Dates	Jan 22 – Feb 21, 2025
Prelims Exam Date	May 25, 2025 (Sunday)
Mains Exam Date (Tentative)	September 2025
Interview Schedule	Jan – Mar 2026
Final Result Declaration	April 2026
Eligibility Criteria	Graduate + Age 21–32 (General Category)
Attempts Allowed	6 (General), 9 (OBC), Unlimited (SC/ST)
Age Limit Cut-off Date	August 1, 2025
OBC/EWS Certificate Validity	Must be issued between Apr 1, 2024 – Feb 11, 2025
Prelims Exam Mode	Offline (OMR Based – Objective Type)
Mains Exam Mode	Offline (Descriptive Type)
Language of Exam	English & Hindi
Application Fee	₹100 (Gen/OBC/EWS); Nil for others
Official Website	https://www.upsc.gov.in

UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF

The candidate can download the official UPSC Notification 2025 PDF from the link below. The Commission released the CSE Notification 2025 in PDF format. The UPSC CSE 2025 notification marks the start of a challenging yet rewarding journey for thousands of aspirants. Candidates can strategically plan their preparation by understanding the key dates, eligibility criteria, and examination structure.

UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF

Steps to Download UPSC Civil Service Notification 2025 PDF?

To download the UPSC CSE Notification 2025 PDF, follow these steps:

Visit the UPSC Official Website: Go to upsc.gov.in.
Navigate to the ‘Examination’ Section: Click on the ‘Examination’ tab in the main menu.
Find the CSE 2025 Notification: Look for the Civil Services Examination 2025 notification link.
Click on the PDF Link: Click on the provided link to open the notification PDF.
Download the PDF: Save the PDF file to your device for future reference.

UPSC Application Form 2025

Candidates preparing for the UPSC Civil Service Exam 2025 can apply for the application form, which has been started, along with a notification at the official website. The Direct link has been provided below for the UPSC Application form 2025.

Important Dates for UPSC Application Form 2025

Event	Date
Application Start Date	January 22, 2025
Last Date to Submit Application	February 21, 2025
OTR & Form Modification Window	February 12 to 18, 2025
UPSC Prelims 2025 Exam Date	May 25, 2025

UPSC Vacancy 2025

The Commission has released the total number of vacancies to be filled through the examination is approximately 979, which includes 38 vacancies reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) categories. Among these, 12 vacancies are allocated for candidates with blindness and low vision, 7 vacancies for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, 10 vacancies for individuals with locomotor disabilities (including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, and muscular dystrophy), and 9 vacancies for candidates with multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness).

Category	Number of Vacancies
Total Vacancies	979
Reserved Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disability	38
(a) Blindness and low vision	12
(b) Deaf and hard of hearing	7
(c) Locomotor disability	10
(e) Multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness)	9

UPSC CSE Eligibility Criteria

Candidate apply for the UPSC CSE should have idea about UPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

Age Limit:

General Category: 21 to 32 years as of August 1, 2025
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years

Number of Attempts:

General Category: 6 attempts
OBC/PwBD Category: 9 attempts
SC/ST Category: Unlimited attempts as per UPSC guidelines

Educational Qualification:

A candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Final-year students are also eligible to apply, provided they present proof of passing before the Mains examination.

UPSC Exam Pattern 2025

The UPSC Exam Pattern 2025 is conducted in three stages:

1. Prelims Examination

Format: Objective-type questions (MCQs)
Papers: Two papers – General Studies Paper I and General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Purpose: To shortlist candidates for the Mains examination

2. Mains Examination

Format: Descriptive (written)
Papers: Nine papers, including:
- One Essay paper
- Four General Studies papers
- Two Optional subject papers
- Two Language papers (one English, one regional language)
Purpose: To evaluate candidates’ in-depth knowledge and understanding of various subjects