UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2025 Registration Deadline Extended Again

NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has extended the registration deadline for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination, 2025 one again.

Candidates can now apply up to 6 pm on February 21 at upsc.gov.in or upsconline.gov.in.

Originally, the UPSC CSE prelims 2025 registration deadline was February 11 which was first extended to February 18.

“The last date for submission for CS(P)‐2025 & IFoS(P)‐2025 has been further extended till 21.02.2025 (06:00 PM). Further, the Correction window of 7 days shall now be available from 22.02.2025 to 28.02.2025,” the recent notification reads.

To see the notification, click here.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the notification of the Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025. This year, the exam will be conducted for approximately 979 vacancies.

The UPSC Civil Services preliminary examination is scheduled to be conducted on May 25, 2025.

Before applying, they must create a One-Time Registration (OTR) profile. The OTR profile is valid for a lifetime and those who already have the profile can directly fill the application form.

To view the full notification, click here.

For instructions to fill application form, click here.

How to apply for UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025

Step 1: Visit the official website, upsc.gov.in

Step 2: On the home page, click on the UPSC Civil Services Prelims Exam 2025 registration link.

Step 3: Register by entering the required credentials.

Step 4:  Log in to your account.

Step 5: Fill out the application form

Step 6:  Pay application fee, and submit the form

Step 7: Download the confirmation page and take a printout for reference.

For direct link to submit application form, click here.

The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination comprises two papers of objective type (multiple choice questions). The exam will be held for a maximum of 400 marks. There will be negative marking for answering objective-type questions incorrectly.

Application fee

The application fee is ₹100. Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability category candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.

Helpline

In case of need for guidance, information or clarification regarding the application forms, candidates can contact the UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near gate ‘C’ of its campus in person or dial 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543. The centre is open between 10 am and 5 pm.