The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the application deadline for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 and the Indian Forest Service (IFS) 2025 Preliminary exams. Eligible candidates can now apply until February 18, 2025, instead of the previous deadline of February 11, 2025.
Additionally, candidates will have an opportunity to make corrections in their application forms from February 19 to February 25, 2025. This gives applicants an extra week to ensure all details are accurate.
This year, UPSC is recruiting for 979 positions in various services, including Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and more through CSE. The IFS exam will fill 150 positions. You can check the official notification on UPSC’s website at upsc.gov.in, and submit your applications online at upsconline.nic.in.
The UPSC CSE 2025 Prelims will be held on May 25, 2025. Candidates are reminded that the “first-apply, first-allocate” policy will be followed for exam centers. This means the sooner you apply, the better chance you have of getting your preferred exam center city.
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Key Details:
- Eligibility:
- For CSE, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Students in the final year can also apply, but they must provide proof of degree completion during the Mains application.
- For IFS, a Bachelor’s degree in subjects like Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, and others is required.
- Age Limit:
- The minimum age is 21 years, and the maximum age is 32 years (as of August 1, 2025). Relaxations are available for reserved categories.
- Attempts:
- General category candidates can attempt the exam up to 6 times, OBC candidates can attempt up to 9 times, and SC/ST candidates have unlimited attempts until the maximum age limit.
- Selection Process:
- The process includes a Prelims, Mains, and an Interview. The final selection is based on performance in both the Mains and Interview stages.
- Application Fee:
- The fee is ₹100 for General category candidates. SC/ST, women, and physically disabled candidates are exempt from the fee.
- Changes to the OTR Profile:
- Candidates can modify details in their OTR profile (like name, date of birth, and gender) only once. These changes must be made before February 18, 2025.
Candidates interested in applying should be aware of these deadlines and rules, and ensure they submit their applications on time. For more information, visit UPSC’s official website.