If you're an aspirant aiming for the prestigious UPSC Civil Services or Indian Forest Service (IAS/IFS), here are the details you need to know about the recruitment process for 2025.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 22 January 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11 February 2025
- Fee Payment Deadline: 11 February 2025
- Form Correction Window: 12–18 February 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: 25 May 2025
- Admit Card Availability: Before Exam
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PH: Exempted
- All Female Candidates: Exempted
Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or via E-Challan.
Age Limit (As on 01/08/2025)
- Minimum Age: 21 years
- Maximum Age: 32 years
- Age Relaxation: As per UPSC rules.
Vacancy Details
- Total Posts: 1129
- IAS (Civil Services): 979 Posts
- IFS (Forest Services): 150 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
1. IAS (Civil Services)
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.
2. IFS (Forest Services)
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following subjects:
- Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Statistics
- Zoology
- Agriculture or equivalent.
List of Services Under UPSC Civil Services Exam
Group A Services
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
- Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise)
- Indian Railway Accounts Service
- And more.
Group B Services
- Pondicherry Civil Service
- Pondicherry Police Service
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
How to Apply
1. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) on the UPSC website before applying.
2. Ensure all required documents, including scanned copies of your photo, signature, and ID proof, are ready.
3. Double-check your application form before submission.
4. Save a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
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Best of luck with your preparation for UPSC Civil Services & Forest Services 2025!
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