UPSC CSE Notification 2025: Apply for 1129 Vacancies Now!

UPSC CSE Notification 2025: Apply for 1129 Vacancies Now!

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) invites applications for the prestigious Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, which is conducted to select candidates for top administrative posts in the country, including the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), and various other services under the Government of India.

Examination Structure

The Civil Services Examination consists of three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type): A screening test with two papers.
2. Main Examination (Written Examination): Comprising nine papers, including both qualifying and merit-based papers.
3. Personality Test/Interview: For candidates who qualify in the Main Examination.

Important Dates

• Notification Release: 22 January 2025
• Application Deadline: 11 February 2025 (up to 6:00 PM)
• Preliminary Exam Date: 25 May 2025 (Sunday)
• Main Exam Date: September 2025 (exact dates to be announced)

Detailed Examination Scheme

A. Preliminary Examination

• Two papers of objective type (multiple-choice questions), each carrying 200 marks.
  • Paper I: General Studies (GS)
  • Paper II: Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) – Minimum qualifying marks: 33%
  • Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.
• The Preliminary Examination is a screening test only. Marks obtained are not counted for the final ranking.

B. Main Examination

The Main Examination comprises 9 papers:

• Qualifying Papers:
  • Paper A: Indian Language (300 Marks)
  • Paper B: English (300 Marks)
    (Note: These are of Matriculation or equivalent standard and qualifying in nature)
• Papers for Merit Calculation:
  • Paper I: Essay (250 Marks)
  • Papers II to V: General Studies (GS-I to GS-IV), 250 Marks Each
  • Papers VI & VII: Optional Subject (Paper 1 and Paper 2), 250 Marks Each
  • Total Marks (Written Examination): 1750 Marks
  • Interview/Personality Test: 275 Marks
  • Grand Total: 2025 Marks

Optional Subjects for Main Examination

Candidates can choose one optional subject from the following list:

• Agriculture
• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
• Anthropology
• Botany
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Commerce and Accountancy
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Geography
• Geology
• History
• Law
• Management
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Medical Science
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Sociology
• Statistics
• Zoology
  Literature of any of the following languages is also available: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and English.

Key Notes for Main Examination

• Language Papers (Paper A and B): Minimum qualifying marks: 25% in each.
• Medium of Examination: Candidates can answer in any Eighth Schedule language or English, except for the language papers, which must be written in the respective language.
• Exemptions: Paper A is exempt for candidates from specific states (e.g., Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim) or for PwBD candidates under certain conditions.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official UPSC website: UPSC Active Exams.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process.
3. Submit the application form, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee of ₹100 (exempt for female, SC/ST, and PwBD candidates).

FAQ Section

1. Is the Indian Language paper mandatory for all candidates?

   No, it is exempt for candidates from specific northeastern states and PwBD candidates under certain conditions.

2. What is the minimum qualifying mark for the Preliminary CSAT paper?

   The CSAT paper requires a minimum of 33% marks to qualify.

3. How many optional subjects can I choose?

   Candidates can choose one optional subject with two papers in the Main Examination.

4. Can I write the examination in Hindi?

   Yes, candidates may choose to write their answers in Hindi or any language included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

5. What is the penalty for irrelevant material in answer scripts?

   Candidates may face marks deduction or disqualification if irrelevant material is found in their answer scripts.