UPSC Civil Services IAS & IFS Recruitment 2025 – Apply Online for 1129 Posts
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for Civil Services (IAS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS) Examination 2025. Interested candidates can apply online from January 22, 2025, to February 11, 2025.
Check the eligibility criteria, important dates, application process, selection procedure, and other details below.
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: January 22, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: February 11, 2025
- Last Date for Fee Payment: February 11, 2025
- Correction/Edit Form Window: February 12–18, 2025
- Preliminary Exam Date: May 25, 2025
- Admit Card Availability: Before the Exam
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
- SC / ST / PH / Female Candidates: Exempted
- Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 32 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per UPSC rules.
Vacancy Details – Total 1129 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | 979 | Bachelor’s Degree in Any Stream from a Recognized University in India |
| Indian Forest Service (IFS) | 150 | Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture, or Equivalent |
List of Services under UPSC Civil Services Examination
| Service Category | Service Name |
|---|---|
| Indian Administrative Service | Indian P & T Accounts & Finance Service, Group A |
| Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | |
| Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A | |
| Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III) | |
| Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A | |
| Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A | |
| Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A | |
| Indian Foreign Service | Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A |
| Indian Postal Service, Group A | |
| Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B | |
| Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A | |
| Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A | |
| Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A | |
| Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise) | |
| Indian Police Service | Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A |
| Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A | |
| Pondicherry Police Service, Group B | |
| Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A | |
| Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A | |
| Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group A | |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B |
How to Apply for UPSC IAS / IFS Prelims 2025
- One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before applying for the exam.
- Visit the official UPSC website and complete the online application form between January 22, 2025, and February 11, 2025.
- Read the notification carefully before applying.
- Ensure you have all the required documents: eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and basic information.
- Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photo, signature, and ID proof as per the specified format.
- Review the application form carefully before submitting it.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Take a printout of the final submitted form for future reference.
Important Links
- Official Website: Click Here