UPSC Recruitment 2025: The UPSC Notification 2025 was issued on January 22, 2025, by the Union Public Service Commission to fill 979 vacancies for UPSC in 2025, marking the start of the application process for this year. The UPSC CSE Exam 2025 is held annually to recruit eligible candidates for various roles, including the highly esteemed positions under UPSC 2025 such as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS),
Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and more. According to the official UPSC Notification 2025, there are about 1129 total vacancies, with 979 allocated for UPSC CSE 2025 and the remaining 150 designated for the Indian Forest Service.
The UPSC 2025 examination will take place in three phases: Prelims, Mains, and the Interview. Continue reading the article below to discover additional crucial details about the UPSC Notification 2025 PDF if you are a candidate interested in appearing for UPSC CSE 2025.
UPSC Notification 2025 PDF
List of Available Posts
Here are some of the key roles you can apply for:
- Research Officer (Naturopathy)
- Deputy Superintending Archaeologist
- Deputy Superintending Archaeological Engineer
- Professor (Chemical Engineering)
- Scientific Officer (Chemical/Biology)
- Assistant Professor (Construction Management & Soil Mechanics)
- Lady Medical Officer
- Assistant Director (Safety)
- Assistant Mining Engineer
- Scientist B
- Training Officer (Fitter/Electrician/Welder)
- Medical Officer (Ayurveda/Unani)
- Engineer and Ship Surveyor
- Senior Assistant Controller
For the full list of posts, it’s best to visit the official UPSC notification on upsc.gov.in.
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: Already Open
- Last Date to Apply: 29th May 2025
- Last Date to Print Application Form: 30th May 2025
Who Can Apply?
Each post has different educational and experience requirements. Generally, applicants should hold a relevant degree such as:
- Engineering (B.E/B.Tech)
- MBBS or equivalent medical degree
- Postgraduate degree (M.Sc, MA, M.Tech, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree with specialization in subjects mentioned in the job description
Make sure you read the official notification for specific qualifications and age limits for each role.
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹25
- SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No Fee
Payment can be made online via UPI, debit/credit card, or internet banking.
How to Apply Online
Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Go to the official UPSC website: www.upsc.gov.in
- Click on the “Recruitment” section and choose “Online Recruitment Application (ORA)”
- Find your desired post and click “Apply Now”
- Fill in the form, upload your documents, and make the payment
- Submit the application and save a copy for your records
UPSC Notification 2025
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Union Public Service Commission |
| Posts | Group A and Group B Officers |
| Popular Services | IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Mode of Exam | OMR/Pen and Paper Based |
| Selection Process | Prelims > Mains > Personality Test |
| Age Limit | 21 to 32 years (Relaxable) |
| Number of Attempts | 6 (Relaxable) |
| Starting Salary | INR 56,100/Month (7th Pay Commission) |
| Official Website | https://www.upsc.gov.in |
UPSC Result 2024
- The result has been declared on the official website.
- Shakti Dubey secured AIR 1.
- Harshita Goyal and Dongre Archit Parag secured AIR 2 and 3 respectively.
- UPSC Marksheet 2024 is available for download.
UPSC Notification 2025 PDF
- Released and includes all exam-related details.
- Available on UPSC’s official website.
UPSC Vacancy 2025
| Year | Vacancies |
| 2024 | 1056 |
| 2025 | 1129 |
UPSC 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Calendar Release | 07 November 2024 |
| Notification Release | 22 January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 22 January 2025 |
| Application End Date | 11 February 2025 |
| Correction Window | To be announced |
| Prelims Exam Date | 25 May 2025 |
| Prelims Admit Card | First/Second week of May 2025 |
| Prelims Result | To be announced |
| Mains DAF-I | To be announced |
| Mains Exam Date | 22 August 2025 |
| Mains Admit Card | To be announced |
| Duration of Mains Exam | 5 Days |
| Mains Result | To be announced |
| Interview Dates | To be announced |
| Final Result | To be announced |
Steps to Apply Online for UPSC CSE 2025
- Visit upsc.gov.in
- Click on UPSC OTR Registration.
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit form before 11 February 2025.
UPSC 2025 Age Limit
- General: 21-32 years (as of 1 August 2025)
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC: +3 years
- PwD: +10 years
UPSC Exam Pattern 2025
Prelims:
| Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
| Paper I (GS) | 100 | 200 | -0.66 per question |
| Paper II (CSAT) | 80 | 200 | -0.83 per question |
Mains:
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
| Paper A | Compulsory Indian Language | 300 (Qualifying) |
| Paper B | English | 300 (Qualifying) |
| Paper I | Essay | 250 |
| Paper II | General Studies I | 250 |
| Paper III | General Studies II | 250 |
| Paper IV | General Studies III | 250 |
| Paper V | General Studies IV | 250 |
| Paper VI | Optional Paper I | 250 |
| Paper VII | Optional Paper II | 250 |
| Total (Mains) | 1750 |