Name of Post | UPSC Civil Services IAS/ IFS Recruitment 2025 |
Last Date for Apply | 11 February 2025 |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Civil Services Examination (IAS) and Indian Forest Services Examination (IFS) for a total of 1129 vacancies. Candidates can apply online between 22 January 2025 and 11 February 2025. Below are the key details, including eligibility, important dates, and application process.
Apply online for UPSC Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Service (IFS) Recruitment 2025 for 1129 posts. Check eligibility, important dates, age limit, application fee, and detailed selection process. Last date to apply: 11 February 2025. Prelims exam date: 25 May 2025.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Application Start Date | 22 January 2025 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 11 February 2025 |
Last Date for Fee Payment | 11 February 2025 |
Correction/Edit Window | 12-18 February 2025 |
Prelims Exam Date | 25 May 2025 |
Admit Card Availability | Before Exam |
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
General / OBC / EWS | ₹100/- |
SC / ST / PH | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
All Female Candidates | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or Offline via E-Challan.
Age Limit (as of 01 August 2025)
Criteria | Age |
Minimum Age | 21 Years |
Maximum Age | 32 Years |
Age Relaxation:
- OBC: +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PH Candidates: Additional relaxation as per rules.
Vacancy Details
Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility Criteria |
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 979 | Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. |
Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor’s Degree with at least one of the following subjects: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary/Science/ Botany/ Chemistry/ Geology/ Mathematics/ Physics Statistics/ Zoology/ Agriculture or equivalent. |
Services Included in Civil Services Examination (IAS)
The Civil Services Examination selects candidates for a range of prestigious services:
All India Services:
- Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
- Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
- Indian Police Service (IPS)
Group A Services:
- Indian Audit and Accounts Service
- Indian Revenue Service (IT, Customs, Central Excise)
- Indian Defence Accounts Service
- Indian Railway Services
- Indian Ordnance Factories Service
- Indian Postal Service
Group B Services:
- Pondicherry Civil Service
- Pondicherry Police Service
- Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service
Selection Process
Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
- Two Papers (General Studies and CSAT)
- Qualifying nature (marks not counted for final merit).
Mains Examination (Descriptive Type)
- Nine Papers (Essay, General Studies, Optional Subjects, and Languages).
- Marks in the Main Exam are counted for merit.
- Interview/Personality Test
- Conducted for candidates who clear the Mains Examination.
How to Apply
- Apply Online for Below Links for Sarkari Result
- Register and complete the application process for IAS/ IFS Prelims 2025.
- Upload required documents, including a recent photograph, signature, and ID proof.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Key Highlights
- IAS/IFS Prelims: A common preliminary exam is conducted for both Civil Services and Forest Services.
- Exam Date: Scheduled for 25 May 2025.
- Vacancies:
- IAS: 979 posts
- IFS: 150 posts
- Age Limit: Candidates must fulfill the age requirements as of 1 August 2025.
For detailed information, refer to the official UPSC notification on their website.
Important Links
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