UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims Exam Date Announced: 1129 Vacancies Released

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) annually to recruit candidates for prestigious All India Services and various Central Civil Services. The selection process comprises three rigorous stages: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview. The UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims exam is scheduled to be held on 25th May 2025. This article covers comprehensive details, including important dates, eligibility criteria, IAS Salary, application guidelines, the Syllabus, and the UPSC Full Form.

UPSC 2025 Notification Out

The official notification for the UPSC Civil Services Examination and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination was released by the Union Public Service Commission on 22nd January 2025 on their official website, www.upsc.gov.in. Aspirants are advised to thoroughly review the detailed notification to verify their eligibility and understand the recruitment process. The direct link to download the official UPSC 2025 Notification PDF is provided below.

Download UPSC CSE 2025 Official Notification PDF

Download UPSC IFS 2025 Official Notification PDF

Check UPSC Exam Calendar 2026

UPSC IAS 2025- Important Dates

As per the UPSC Calendar 2025, the IAS 2025 notification was released alongside critical exam dates. All candidates who have successfully registered for the Prelims exam should monitor official updates.

UPSC IAS 2025- Important Dates
Events	Dates
UPSC Notification 2025 Release Date	22nd January 2025
UPSC Registration Date Begins on	22nd January 2025
Last Day to Apply for UPSC Exam	11th February 2025
Withdrawal of Application	To be Notified
Release of UPSC Admit Card 2025	May 2025
UPSC Admit Card 2025	13th May 2025
Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2025	25th May 2025
UPSC Prelims Result 2025	11th June 2025
Mains Examination 2025	22nd August 2025 onwards

UPSC CSE 2025 Admit Card Out

The admit card for the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination was released by the Commission on 13th May 2025. Candidates registered for the exam can access their hall tickets via the official portal at www.upsc.gov.in or by using the direct link provided below.

Download UPSC Admit Card 2025

UPSC IAS 2025 Vacancy

UPSC conducts the CSE to recruit for high-level bureaucratic positions within the central government. This year, a total of 1,129 vacancies have been announced across the Civil Services Examination (CSE) and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination. Specifically, 979 vacancies are designated for the CSE, while 150 vacancies are reserved for the Indian Forest Service Examination 2025.

Exam Name	Vacancies
Civil Service Examination 2025	979
Indian Forest Service Examination 2025	150
Total	1129

Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CSE Exam 2025

• Click on the link given below to go to the Registration Page. Click on the link ‘UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025’ under the Active Examinations section Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email Address and Mobile Number.
• Entering Application Form Details: Fill in all the personal and professional details in the application form which are necessary to fill by candidates to get their form selected.
• Upload Documents: Upload all the important documents which are asked to upload by the commission during the application process which includes photographs, education qualifications, valid I.D proof and other documents.
• Application Fee: General, OBC, EWS candidates: Rs 100/-.Women, SC, ST, and PWD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Note: Payments can be made online via credit/debit card, RuPay card, or internet banking. For offline payment, candidates must generate an e-challan and submit the fee in cash at any SBI branch by the following day.

Instructions for UPSC CSE Online Application Form

Applicants must have the following documents ready for the application submission process:

1. A valid photo identity document.

2. Scanned copies of a passport-sized photograph and relevant educational certificates.

UPSC IAS Syllabus and Exam Pattern

To master the UPSC exam, it is essential to understand the exam structure and syllabus. The UPSC IAS syllabus is considered one of the most comprehensive in the country. Therefore, aspirants must be well-versed in both the exam pattern and the syllabus to maintain focus and maximize their preparation for this prestigious examination.

Every candidate must clear all three stages of the UPSC CSE to be featured in the final merit list of the UPSC IAS Result 2025.

1. Preliminary Examination

2. Mains Examination

3. Interview/Personality Test

Check UPSC Exam Pattern 2025 [Prelims + Mains]

Download UPSC Prelims Syllabus 2025

Download UPSC IAS Mains Syllabus 2025

IAS Salary, Perks, Emoluments

The UPSC CSE offers a highly competitive salary, substantial perks, and career emoluments. Few career paths in India offer the same level of benefits. Candidates can explore these salary details and perks by following the link below.

View IAS Salary, Perks, and Emoluments

UPSC CSE 2025 Admit Card

With the UPSC Prelims scheduled for 25th May 2025, candidates should keep an eye on the official website for admit card releases. The Commission issues separate admit cards for the Prelims and Mains stages. It is mandatory for candidates to download their admit cards from www.upsc.gov.in and verify all printed details before the examination date.

UPSC Exam 2025- Exam Centres

Approximately 9 to 10 lakh candidates appear for the UPSC CSE annually. Given the competition, exam centers are strategically limited. The list of UPSC examination centers is available below.

The Exam Center Cities for UPSC
Ahmedabad	Dehradun	Mumbai
Aizawl	Delhi	Patna
Allahabad	Dispur (Guwahati)	Raipur
Bangaluru	Hyderabad	Ranchi
Bhopal	Jaipur	Shillong
Chandigarh	Jammu	Shimla
Chennai	Kolkata	Thiruvananthapuram
Cuttack	Lucknow	Vijayawada

Note: Center allotment for both Prelims and Mains follows a 'first-apply-first-allot' policy. Once a center reaches its maximum capacity, it is frozen, requiring remaining applicants to choose from available slots. Early application is strongly recommended to secure your preferred exam center.