Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification for the Civil Services (IAS) and Forest Services (IFS) Preliminary Examination 2025. A total of 1129 vacancies are available. The application process begins on 22 January 2025 and ends on 21 February 2025. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree can apply. The Preliminary Exam will be held on 25 May 2025. Interested candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying online.
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Important Dates
Application Start Date
22 January 2025
Last Date to Apply Online
21 February 2025
Last Date to Pay Exam Fee
21 February 2025
Form Correction Window
22 to 28 February 2025
Preliminary Exam Date
25 May 2025
Admit Card Release
13 May 2025
Preliminary Result Declared
11 June 2025
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 100/-
SC / ST / PH
Exempted
All Female Candidates
Exempted
Fee Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan
Age Limit (As on 01 August 2025)
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Maximum Age: 32 Years
Age Relaxation: As per UPSC Civil Services / Forest Services rules
Vacancy Details: Total 1129 Posts
Post Name
Total Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)
979
Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
Indian Forest Service (IFS)
150
Bachelor’s Degree with at least one subject in: Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Zoology, Agriculture or equivalent
Other Prestigious Services Through Civil Services Exam
Indian Foreign Service (IFS)
Indian Police Service (IPS)
Indian Revenue Service (IRS)
Indian Audit and Accounts Service
Indian Railway Services
Indian Postal Service
Indian Defence Accounts Service
Indian Ordnance Factories Service
Indian Information Service
Pondicherry Civil and Police Services
Indian Trade Service
Indian Corporate Law Service
RPF Assistant Security Commissioner and many more…
How to Apply for UPSC IAS / IFS Pre Exam 2025
One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before filling the application form.
Apply online between 22 January 2025 to 21 February 2025.
Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Keep ready all required documents: eligibility proof, ID proof, address proof, etc.
Prepare scanned copies of your photo, signature, and ID proof.
Before submitting the form, ensure all details are correct and preview the application thoroughly.
After final submission, take a printout of the completed form for future reference.
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