UPSC Civil Services & Forest Service Exam 2025: Notification, Eligibility, and How to Apply

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services and Forest Service Examination 2025. UPSC IAS/IFS 2025 exam notification is out! Apply online from 22 Jan to 11 Feb 2025. Check eligibility, vacancies, salary, and important dates, age limit, selection process and how to prepare.

UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service IAS / IFS Recruitment 2025 UPSC Civil Services Exam 2025:  Short Details of Notification

Important Dates Application Begin : 22/01/2025 Last Date for Apply Online : 11/02/2025 Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 11/02/2025 Correction / Edit Form : 12-18 February 2025 UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam Date : 25/05/2025 Admit Card Available : Before Exam

Application Fee General / OBC / EWS : 100/- SC / ST / PH : 0/- (Exempted) All Category Female : 0/- (Nil) Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit, Card, Net Banking or E Challan Fee Mode Only

UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Notification 2025: Age Limit as on 01/08/2025 Minimum Age: 21 years Maximum Age: 32 years (General/EWS) Age Relaxation: OBC: 35 years | SC/ST: 37 years | PwBD: 42 years

UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details Total : 1129 Post

UPSC Civil Services / Forest Service Recruitment 2025 : Vacancy Details Total : 1129 Post
Post Name	Total Post		UPSC Civil Services Exam Eligibility
Indian Administrative Service IAS (Civil Services)	979		Bachelor Degree in Any Stream in Any Recognized University in India
Indian Forest Service (IFS)	150		Bachelor Degree as one of Subject Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology, Agriculture or Equivalent.

UPSC 2025 Selection Process

The exam occurs in 3 stages:

1. Preliminary Exam: Objective-type (GS & CSAT). Qualifying for Mains.
2. Mains Exam: Descriptive (9 papers). Tests in-depth knowledge.
3. Personality Test (Interview): Assesses leadership and analytical skills.

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How to Apply for UPSC IAS/IFS 2025

1. Visit: UPSC Official Website
2. Register: Click “Online Application” > “CSE/IFS 2025”.
3. Fill Form: Enter personal, educational, and exam preference details.
4. Upload Documents: Photo, signature, ID proof (JPEG format).
5. Fee Payment:
   • General/OBC: ₹100 | SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Exempt
   • Payment modes: Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI.
6. Submit: Review and finalize before 11 February 2025.

Corrections Window: 3rd week of March 2025 (tentative).

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Salary & Career Prospects

• IAS Officer: ₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000 (per month) + allowances.
• IFS Officer: ₹56,100 – ₹2,50,000 + foreign postings and housing.
• Job Roles: Policy-making, administration, forest conservation, public service.

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Preparation Tips for UPSC 2025

1. Start Early: Focus on NCERT books for basics.
2. Current Affairs: Follow newspapers like The Hindu or Indian Express.
3. Mock Tests: Practice previous years’ papers.
4. Optional Subject: Choose wisely based on interest and scoring trends.

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FAQs

Q1. Can final-year students apply?
Yes, if graduating by August 2025.

Q2. Is the UPSC exam conducted offline?
Prelims are offline; Mains are written exams.

Q3. How many attempts are allowed?

• General: 6 | OBC: 9 | SC/ST: Unlimited (until age limit).

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Final Words

The UPSC CSE/IFS 2025 is a golden opportunity to join India’s elite civil services. Ensure you meet eligibility criteria and apply online before 11 February 2025. For detailed syllabus and updates, download the official notification from UPSC’s website.

Act now – your journey to becoming an IAS/IFS officer starts here!